Six SLIIT Students Carry Sri Lanka’s Flag on the Global Stage

09 Nov, 2026

Six students of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) have represented Sri Lanka at national and international level this year. Nethmika Madushani Herath (SLIIT Business School) placed 8th in the Women’s Triple Jump with a 13.20 m leap at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She also won bronze at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, and represented Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ayomal Akalanka, a first-year undergraduate of the F

Sri Lankan and Thai higher education institutions sign MoU to strengthen educational cooperation

09 Nov, 2026

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education (OCU), Sri Lanka, and the Institute of Science Innovation and Culture (ISIC) under Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK), Thailand, aimed at strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries. The signing ceremony was held at the ISIC premises in Bangkok, with the participation of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and

Sri Lanka Reaffirms Renewable Energy Ambitions at Ninth Session of the International Solar Alliance

09 Nov, 2026

Sri Lanka reiterated its target of generating 70 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 at the International Solar Alliance’s ninth assembly in New Delhi, according to the Sri Lankan High Commission in India. Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas also restated the goal of making electricity generation carbon neutral by 2050. Ilyas delivered Sri Lanka’s national statement at the assembly, which the High Commission said ran from 3 to 5 November alongside the Bharat Renewable Ener

Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Priyanga Wickramasinghe receives Women Icon Award 2026

09 Nov, 2026

The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Priyanga Wickramasinghe, received the Women Icon Award 2026 for “Distinguished Excellence in Advancing Regional Economic Integration, Bilateral Trade & Diplomatic Cooperation” at the 4th Annual Women’s Summit & Awards, held at the World Trade Center Mumbai on 27 October 2026. The event, themed “Celebrating Remarkable Women Who Create, Lead & Inspire,” was jointly organised by MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and Women Icons of India. The awards ceremon

Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep Highlights Trade and Investment Opportunities and Promotes SLEXPO 2027

06 Nov, 2026

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized the first-ever Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep on 03 November 2026, bringing together members of the Turkish business community to explore opportunities for closer economic cooperation with Sri Lanka. The Forum aimed at showcasing Sri Lanka's trade and investment potential while encouraging the participation of Turkish buyers, investors and business representatives in Sri La

Sri Lanka promotes tourism opportunities at Salon International Tourisme Voyages 2026 in Montreal, Canada

06 Nov, 2026

Sri Lanka showcased its tourism offerings to the Canadian travel industry and public at the Salon International Tourisme Voyages (SITV) 2026, held from 30 October to 1 November 2026 in Montreal, Canada, through a dedicated Sri Lanka Pavilion organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto. The Sri Lanka Pavilion brought together 12 Sri Lankan Destination Management Companies (DMCs), providing a platform to promote

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Air Chief Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa (Retd) presents Letters of Credence to President of Botswana

06 Nov, 2026

The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Botswana, with residence in Pretoria, South Africa, Air Chief Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa (Retd), presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, at a ceremony held at the President’s Office in Gaborone on 3 November 2026. The High Commissioner conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka, to President Boko and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commi

Strong Q2 lifts Hemas H1 revenue to Rs. 66.6 Bn, up 9.5%, with EBITDA returning to YoY growth

06 Nov, 2026

Hemas Holdings PLC reported revenue of Rs. 66.6 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, up 9.5% from a year earlier, as second-quarter growth helped restore first-half EBITDA growth. Profit attributable to shareholders nevertheless fell 9.7% to Rs. 2.94 billion, according to the group’s unaudited interim results. Basic earnings per share declined to Rs. 0.98 from Rs. 1.09. Second-quarter revenue increased 17% to Rs. 37.8 billion, with all four business sectors recording growth. Ear

Sri Lanka joins Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal in promoting South Asian tourism at joint event in Brussels

06 Nov, 2026

Sri Lanka joined Bhutan, the Maldives and Nepal at a tourism event in Brussels on 29 October 2026, promoting the four countries’ attractions to European officials and travel industry representatives. The second edition of “From Mountain Peaks to Coastal Shores” took place at De Warande Club. More than 100 people attended, including European Union officials, diplomats, tourism and media professionals and invited guests from Belgium, according to Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Belgium. The four embassie