Year: 2025
Is Colombo (potentially) a rich city?
A capital question By Chayu Damsinghe (This piece is written as part of a potential multi-part series exploring Colombo as an economic region,...
Sri Lankan cyclist completes 7,000 km journey from Dondra Head to Kashmir
Sri Lankan cyclist Sugath Pathirana returned to the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, on the morning of December 27, completing his remarkable 7,000-kilometre journey...
Call to reduce VAT imposed on school supplies
Producers of school supplies have urged the government to reduce the value added tax (VAT) imposed on school supplies. Noting that pencils, books...
SL, India ink MoU to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for rehabilitation of the Karainagar Boatyard in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, with grant assistance from Government of...
Tragedies in the sky: Devastating aviation crashes 2024
Would you agree that travelling by plane seems like a bad idea compared to other, more close-to-ground transportation models? But the truth cannot...
Five “PEPs” face imminent arrest?
Five Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) allegedly involved in various frauds and corruption, including the wife of a high profile politician, are facing imminent...
SL Police launch e-traffic app to enhance road safety measures
Sri Lanka Police have launched the e-Traffic mobile application, a cutting-edge tool aimed at reducing traffic violations and improving road safety in line...
Former FCID chief accused of defrauding Rs. 75 million from businessman
Former head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), retired Senior DIG Ravi Waidyalankara has been accused by a businessman over a fraud...
Emirates adds more flights to Sri Lanka
Emirates Airlines has announced additional flights between Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Dubai, UAE starting January 2, 2025. This initiative will significantly enhance passenger...
Kusal, Asalanka star as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 7 runs
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 7 runs in the third T20I at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday (02). Kusal Perera...
