Sri Lanka High Commission Joins Annual Katina Cheewara Ceremony at Buddha Vihara in New Delhi

Damn Fine Coffee Now Has Six Licensed Q Graders, the Most in Sri Lanka

Damn Fine Coffee says six members of its Sri Lankan team now hold Q Grader licences, a professional credential for assessing coffee. The roaster plans to use that expertise in sourcing, roasting and training. Q Graders use a shared method to taste, describe and assess coffee. The Specialty Coffee Association issues the licence to people who complete its course and required assessments. Its current programme uses Coffee Value Assessment, a framework for recording what a coffee tastes like and ev

10 Nov, 2026

Vietjet strengthens Sri Lanka–Vietnam connectivity with new Hanoi routes, bookings now open

Vietjet plans to start flights linking Colombo with Hanoi on 9 February 2027, with three return services a week. The Vietnam-based airline has opened bookings and will also sell travel between Hanoi and the Maldives on flights routed through Colombo. Vietjet Air The airline schedules flights for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Maldives service will stop in Colombo in both directions, creating a second way for passengers in Sri Lanka to use the route. Travellers can book the Colombo–Maldi

10 Nov, 2026

Peugeot and TotalEnergies 30-Year Global Partnership Comes to Sri Lanka

Carmart and Energy Core Lanka have signed an agreement to supply TotalEnergies lubricants to Carmart’s Peugeot service network in Sri Lanka and train its technicians. The companies signed the marketing and technical support agreement on 27 October 2026. The arrangement brings the Peugeot and TotalEnergies lubricants partnership, which the companies say spans more than 30 years globally, to Carmart’s local service operations. Carmart is Peugeot’s authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, while Energy

10 Nov, 2026

Sri Lanka Boosts Trade Ties at Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit 2026

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Vibrant Goa Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on trade cooperation during the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit, according to Sri Lanka’s Consulate General in Mumbai. The summit was held from 29 to 31 October in Taleigao, Goa. The consulate said it facilitated the agreement, which sets out a framework for trade facilitation, business delegation exchanges and potential joint ventures. The two signatories are business organisations, and the ag

10 Nov, 2026

Seylan Bank partners Kedalla Construction Expo 2026 as Title & Official Banking Partner for the 15th Consecutive Year

Seylan Bank will return as title and official banking partner of the Kedalla Construction Expo, scheduled for 13 to 15 November at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo. The bank said this would be its 15th consecutive year supporting the exhibition. The event is aimed at people building, furnishing or renovating homes. Organiser Asia Exhibition and Conventions expects more than 200 trade stalls, according to Seylan. Exhibits are expected to cover housing and real e

10 Nov, 2026

SINGER Fashion Academy Awards 2026 celebrates the achievements of 520 students

SINGER Sri Lanka hosted the SINGER Fashion Academy Awards 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) recently, recognising 520 students who had successfully completed professional qualifications in Dressmaking, Machine Embroidery and Fashion Design. The ceremony highlighted the academy’s role in preparing students for opportunities in the fashion and sewing industry. With over 60 years of experience in fashion and sewing education, SINGER Fashion Academy has establi

09 Nov, 2026