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CLFMA of India–Sri Lanka Livestock Meet Marks a New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation
India–Sri Lanka Livestock Meet featured interactive sessions and networking that laid the groundwork for joint R&D, capacity building, and long-term trade cooperation. (Photo Credit: CLFMA) In a significant step toward strengthening regional...

India-Sri Lanka livestock meet eyes joint R&D, trade co-operation
Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India addressing the India-Sri Lanka Livestock meet in Colombo recently In a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the livestock and poultry sectors, the CLFMA of India in association with the...

ReviewWhat's new at the refreshed Relais & Chateaux Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka
On Sri Lanka's southern coastline, Cape Weligama, a Relais & Chateaux resort, has been welcoming guests for more than a decade and recently completed a refresh to mark its 10th anniversary. Additions include a secluded bay, more interconnecting...

Germany, Sri Lanka discuss healthcare reforms and investment opportuni
Martin Klose, Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), held high-level talks with Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to explore solutions for strengthening Sri Lanka’s healthcare system. Klose...

Is Sri Lanka ready for the long road to sustained recovery?
Transitioning from stabilisation to long-term growth requires a bold, forward-looking agenda to promote growth enhancing structural reforms Introduction In my article “Is Sri Lanka’s recovery sustainable?” published in the Daily FT on 18 January...

Lenovo powers into AI decade: Transforms everyday tech in Sri Lanka
From left: Lenovo India Director and Category Head Ashish Sikka, Director – Consumer Business Dinesh Nair, and General Manager – Overseas, Consumer, Commercial and Tablets Naveen Kejriwal With over two decades of presence in Sri Lanka, Lenovo is...

Bootstrapped Sri Lankan start-up Connect Ville enters event tech space
Founder Dumidu Thabrew With disruptive technology, eyes seed round A new contender has officially entered the event technology arena. Connect Ville, a bootstrapped Sri Lankan start-up, has launched its innovative event management and lifestyle...

ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter wins global awards
Accolades at ISACA Global Achievement Awards 2025 recognise excellence in leadership and impact The ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter has achieved a significant milestone on the global stage by being awarded the Outstanding Chapter Award at the ISACA Global...

US tariff uncertainties weigh down Sri Lanka stocks
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index declined 0.58 percent on Monday as US tariff uncertainties affected investor interest, brokers said. “Market dipped today due to uncertainty surrounding US tariffs,” Ranjan...

Indian firms looking to expand abroad have good chance in Sri Lanka: ITC chief
Indian companies looking to expand abroad have a good chance in Sri Lanka due to the island nation's proximity, ITC Group Chief Executive Sanjiv Puri said. "I can tell you that Indian companies are particularly coming to Sri Lanka because there...

World News | Indian Firms Looking to Expand Abroad Have Good Chance in Sri Lanka: ITC Chief
Colombo, Jul 6 (PTI) Indian companies looking to expand abroad have a good chance in Sri Lanka due to the island nation's proximity, ITC Group Chief Executive Sanjiv Puri said. “I can tell you that Indian companies are particularly coming to Sri...

To save its famed tea, Sri Lanka must look to the soil
Embracing regenerative agriculture is not merely a feel-good idea or a corporate social responsibility initiative; it is a smart and necessary economic strategy. At its core, it directly confronts the industry’s most pressing financial challenges....

7 stunning beachfront Airbnbs in Sri Lanka
On a one-hectare beachfront plot near Chilaw, The White Villa offers 650 square metres of warm, homey living space and a long list of amenities: an infinity pool with massage jets, four Jacuzzis (including one outdoor one on the sun terrace), a...

No India Vs Pakistan At LA 2028? Qualification Twist Could Spoil The Show – Know Further Details
Cricket’s long-awaited return to the Olympics will be one of the 2028 Los Angeles Games’ marquee attractions. But whereas, cricket fans everywhere were anticipating a blockbuster India-Pakistan showdown on the biggest stage of them all, that hope...

Connectivity sought among small island nations via shared tech innovation in solar energy
Sri Lanka played host to a pivotal regional energy summit this week as the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held its 7th Regional Committee Meeting for Asia and the Pacific in Colombo, reaffirming its commitment to making solar energy...

In Europe’s Largest Artificial Lakeland, Tourism Is At A Crossroads
The Rusty Nail, an observation tower in Germany's Lusatian Lake District. Aren Elliott From the top of the Rusty Nail, a striking architectural observation tower that stands sentinel over the Lusatian Lake District, you can see all the way to the...

UPSC Key: India-US trade deal, Portuguese-era arsenal, and Cholas
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government;...

Hatton National Bank PLC and Nucleus Software Collaborate to Enhance Transaction Banking Experience with FinnAxia®
Sri Lanka- 30th July,2025: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’sleading and most forward-looking financial institutions, has implemented FinnAxia®, the advanced Transaction Banking Suite from Nucleus Software, as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen...

India-US trade deal, Portuguese-era arsenal, and Cholas
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...

Don't Feed the Animals: Researchers Warn of Risks Tied to Wildlife Interactions
BYLINE: Mario Aguilera Newswise — A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. Assistant Professor Shermin de Silva of the School of Biological...