State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations – Siyambalapitiya

State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations – Siyambalapitiya

In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance,...

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ITC Ratnadipa – A Magnificent Icon of Responsible Luxury Launched In Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa – A Magnificent Icon of Responsible Luxury Launched In Colombo

The 352-room hotel, with ITC Hotels’ world-acclaimed cuisines will be a jewel in Colombo’s skyline. ITC Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary WelcomHotels...

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US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao

US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao

U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve...

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Sri Lanka, Singapore sign MoU to promote boating and yachting industries

Sri Lanka, Singapore sign MoU to promote boating and yachting industries

Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the...

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Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated

Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi jointly inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP)...

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Sri Lanka, Iran ink five agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, Iran ink five agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Iran and Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24) signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the...

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Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo proudly welcomes a new era of leadership with the appointment of Mr. Nazoomi Azhar as its new...

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US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok’s Chinese...

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CEB incurred annual loss of Rs. 9.8B due to Uma Oya plant’s delays – Minister

CEB incurred annual loss of Rs. 9.8B due to Uma Oya plant’s delays – Minister

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) incurred a loss to the tune of...

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Cinnamon Colombo Hotels Elevates Appreciation Event to Reinforce Commitment to Guest Safety and Experience

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels Elevates Appreciation Event to Reinforce Commitment to Guest Safety and Experience

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels recently hosted an exclusive appreciation event to celebrate the invaluable contributions of its vendors, wedding concierge services...

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AIA Insurance and Commercial Bank Forge Historic Bancassurance Partnership Amidst Exquisite Launch Event

AIA Insurance and Commercial Bank Forge Historic Bancassurance Partnership Amidst Exquisite Launch Event

In a historic collaboration, AIA Insurance and Commercial Bank held the official launch event for their exclusive bancassurance partnership, heralding...

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Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

NASA has selected a new crew of four volunteers to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habitat...

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Dialog Axiata and Bharti Airtel to merge operations in Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata and Bharti Airtel to merge operations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan telecom operators Dialog Axiata and Bharti Airtel have signed a definitive agreement to merge telecom operations in the...

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Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge

Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was...

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Sri Lanka poised for bondholder deal by mid-May, StanChart says

Sri Lanka poised for bondholder deal by mid-May, StanChart says

Sri Lanka may reach a deal with investors to restructure its $12 billion in defaulted global bonds by mid-May, according...

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Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history

Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history

Chamari Athapaththu smashed the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs to help Sri Lanka pull off the highest-ever successful run-chase...

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Sri Lanka implements new online visa system from today

Sri Lanka implements new online visa system from today

The Department of Immigration and Emigration says its new visa process and the online visa application portal will be implemented today...

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Expressways generate revenue of Rs. 235 million in six days

Expressways generate revenue of Rs. 235 million in six days

The Road Development Authority (RDA) says the expressways have generated an income of Rs. 235 million within the past six...

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