Sri Lanka’s post-disaster recovery drive, the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme launched in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has secured a total of Rs. 1.893 billion (approximately USD 6 million) in funding, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. The funds have been mobilised…
Pathfinder EdTech Institute has officially opened its new Colombo campus at No. 34, Sanchi Arachchi Gardens, Colombo 12, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital skills and workforce readiness. The inauguration ceremony was led by former Ambassador and Chairman of the Pathfinder Foundation, Mr. Bernard Goonetilleke, along with Mr. K….
The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a streamlined process to fast-track the clearance of essential goods donated by overseas contributors for communities affected by recent floods. Under the new system, all such humanitarian aid will be exempt from import taxes and levies. The move follows numerous requests and inquiries from international organizations, foreign donors,…
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to build a pool of 5,000 Sri Lankans with Japanese language training by 2026, according to Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. He outlined the initiative during a meeting on the 19th between SLBFE leadership and senior representatives of Japanese companies currently employing Sri Lankan workers. The visiting Japanese…
Sri Lanka’s export sector has shown notable resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, with total earnings reaching US$ 12.99 billion, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). This marks a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, combined merchandise and services exports totaled US$…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that the number of foreign tourist arrivals to the country in 2025 has surpassed 1.8 million as of October 15. According to the latest statistics released by the SLTDA, a total of 75,657 tourists visited Sri Lanka during the first 15 days of October, bringing the total…
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised concerns over the delay in evaluating the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer sheets, warning that prolonged postponement could disrupt upcoming examinations and impact students’ studies. Chairman of the union Priyantha Fernando urged education authorities to prioritize the matter, emphasizing that timely evaluation is essential to prevent further…
Sri Lanka continues to experience steady growth in tourism, with 119,670 international visitors arriving in the first 23 days of October, according to data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remains the top source market, with 35,090 Indian nationals visiting the island so far this month. The United Kingdom (9,759), China (8,821),…
Did you confuse our intention about discussing what is happiness and its’ importance? Yes! Even you are familiar with the term “happiness”, do you have a proper idea on how to achieve this status through all life incidences. Often, this discussion will take more psychological manner as this is something related to your feelings. So,…
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) of Sri Lanka has announced the launch of a comprehensive economic census aimed at collecting detailed data on the country’s agricultural sector. The initiative will cover key areas including crop cultivation, livestock management, and aquaculture, providing a clearer picture of the island’s primary production activities. Nearly 16,000 field…
