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Global tourism campaign with Australia as first priority market

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka has launched an interim global digital media and public relations campaign to strengthen its presence in key international tourism markets, beginning with Australia as ... Read More


Teejay Group strengthens resilience as market conditions soften in Q1 FY 2026/27

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 15.64 billion in the quarter ended 30th June 2026 of FY 2026/27, representing a marginal 1% year-on-year decline. The muted performance w... Read More


Minister Jagath's wife dies in accident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Deshani Gunaratne (55), wife of former Minister and Moneragala District MP Jagath Pushpakumara passed away following an accident. She has reportedly fallen from the second floor ... Read More


Interest-free Rs. 25 Mn per miller to purchase Yala paddy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Under the Government's accelerated programme to purchase the Paddy harvest of this year's (2026) Yala season, interest-free financial facilities maximum of Rs. 25 million is bein... Read More


Anti-Bribery Management System workshop to strengthen public sector integrity

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Presidential Secretariat inaugurated a two-day workshop on Tuesday (18) on the implementation of ISO 37001:2025 - Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). Organised as a key co... Read More


Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia explore bilateral co-operation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ways to strengthen cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Aseer Region were discussed when Governor of the Aseer Region Prince, Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sri Lanka... Read More


Buses to make up for train shortage during Kandy Perahera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Transport Corporation (SLTC) has deployed additional buses to prevent inconvenience to people coming to watch the Perahera due to the lack of special train services to ... Read More


Radio collars for 60 elephants to monitor migration routes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A new initiative has been launched to address the long-standing human-elephant conflict by tracking the movement patterns of wild elephants using radio collars powered by the 'Mi... Read More


Programme to raise awareness among importers, business community

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A programme to raise awareness among importers and the business community on the 'Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System', organised by the Ceylon Chamber of ... Read More


Elderly giraffe at Dehiwala Zoo dies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala Zoo died on Tuesday night (18), the National Zoological Gardens Department said in a media release issued yesterday (19).Media Spokesman... Read More