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UN Women Regional Director Concludes Sri Lanka Visit, Highlights Need to Close Gender Gaps for Inclusive Recovery

UN Women Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Christine Arab, concluded a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka (25–26 March), emphasizing that closing gender gaps in labour force participation, access to economic opportunities, and decision-making is critical to the country’s inclusive recovery. She also launched the Sri Lanka Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP), a comprehensive analysis designed to inform evidence-based policymaking and strategic investments. The CGEP notes that despi

11 Apr, 2026

Vogue Jewellers Wins Dual Honours at BMPC Awards 2026

Vogue Jewellers Ltd. secured two prestigious accolades at the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). The company received a Merit Award in the competitive People/HR Governance (ESG) category and was named Winner in the Manufacturing Sector (Diamonds, Gems and Jewellery) for the second consecutive year. The recognition reflects Vogue Jewellers’ commitment to operational excellence, ethical

09 Apr, 2026

Sri Lanka CERT Warns Public of Rising Festive-Season Social Media Scams

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) today issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Sri Lanka CERT has observed that cybercriminals are actively exploiting the festive period, when online engagement is at its peak, to manipulate public trust and target unsuspecting individuals. These scams are carefully crafted t

09 Apr, 2026