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Sri Lanka to inaugurate first boat launching ramp to boost marine industry

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry, which is driving initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka's emerging boat and boat-related manufacturing sector, will inaugur... Read More


Senior DIG seeks court order to prevent arrest over Easter Sunday probe

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Waruna Jayasundara has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest without probable cause in ... Read More


Sri Lanka now second most peaceful in South Asia: Report

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has released its 20th annual Global Peace Index (GPI) report for 2026, revealing that Sri Lanka achieved the largest percentage improvem... Read More


Man arrested for stealing temple studio equipment

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- A suspect who broke into a recording studio at the Maduluwawa Sri Sudharmarama Temple in Padukka and stole computers and recording equipment worth around Rs. 1.5 million has been... Read More


Central Bank issues new rules on export earnings conversion

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an updated regulatory framework governing the repatriation and mandatory conversion of export proceeds, according to an Extraordin... Read More


Rupee strengthens against USD

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a notable appreciation against the US Dollar across several commercial banks today (10), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate falling below Rs... Read More


Rethinking finance for a sustainable future in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Global economic frameworks, long dependent on automated and profit-maximizing capitalist models, are facing increasing international scrutiny. Beris Gwynne, the co-founder and cha... Read More


CICT handles 2,241-tonne battery storage shipment for SL's largest energy storage programme

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) successfully handled a 2,241-tonne Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) shipment comprising 54 battery units destined for Sri Lank... Read More


Future finance leaders take oath at ACCA Sri Lanka New Member Ceremony 2026

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- ACCA Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its professional calendar with the hosting of the New Member Ceremony 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. The event brought togethe... Read More


MO Marketplace brings AI to Sri Lankan commerce

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- MO Marketplace, launched in June 2024 by founder and CEO Anika Wijesuriya, is Sri Lanka's first dedicated buying and selling mobile platform, growing faster than most boardrooms h... Read More