Former principal gets eight years in jail for accepting bribe

Government Moves to Strengthen Export Competitiveness

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government is implementing wide-ranging reforms to strengthen Sri Lanka’s export sector by streamlining trade facilitation, Customs procedures and investment approvals, while improving export facilities and services. Addressing the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 ceremony on December 12, she said Sri Lanka’s long-term economic stability depends on its ability to produce competitively, add value and succeed in global markets, rather than rel

13 Dec, 2025

Singer Wins Retail Sector Award at BCCS 2025

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has been recognized for its leadership in sustainable business practices, winning the Retail Sector Award at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025. The accolade highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations. Commenting on the achievement, Singer Sri Lanka CEO Mahesh Wijewardene said, “This award reaffirms our unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible busin

12 Dec, 2025

Sri Lanka Tourism Spend Shifts Beyond Colombo

Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism is undergoing a clear shift, with visitor spending increasingly moving beyond Colombo to emerging inland and coastal destinations, according to new data from the Mastercard Economics Institute. While Colombo remains the country’s main tourism hub, accounting for about 25% of total tourism-related transactions, its share has moderated as travellers explore other parts of the island. Destinations such as Ella and towns along the Southern Belt, including Ahangama, Welig

13 Dec, 2025