Underworld member Chaminda Lasantha arrested

Sri Lankan Startups Showcase Innovation Strength at AsiaBerlin Summit

Sri Lanka drew international attention at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025, highlighting the country’s growing innovation ecosystem and startup potential through a strong presence of technology companies and high-level engagements. The summit served as a key platform to position Sri Lanka as an emerging partner within Europe’s startup community, building on a collaboration with the AsiaBerlin Forum that began in 2021 through a Memorandum of Understanding facilitated by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germa

26 Jan, 2026

CPA Sri Lanka and APIBA Partner to Advance Professional Education

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Sri Lanka (CPA Sri Lanka) and the Asia Pacific Institute of Business Analytics (APIBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at CPA House, Colombo, to strengthen accounting and finance professional education and develop future-ready professionals for Sri Lanka’s corporate and financial sectors. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Senior Professor Harendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri La

27 Jan, 2026

Cyclone Ditwah Insurance Claims Exceed Rs. 58.5 Billion

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has intensified efforts to expedite insurance claim settlements following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah. In coordination with all 14 licensed general insurers, a unified mechanism has been established to provide timely financial relief to affected families, households, businesses, and property owners. As of 19 January, a total of 24,549 claims have been recorded, with non-motor insurance accounting for the larger share of the

27 Jan, 2026