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Resplendent Ceylon resorts earn Michelin Key honours

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- Sri Lankan luxury hotel operator Resplendent Ceylon yesterday shared that all three of its properties have received Michelin Key distinctions, a new global benchmark for hospitali... Read More


World Bank says Sri Lanka's economic recovery incomplete; poverty levels still high

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- Despite Sri Lanka's recent strong economic performance, the country's poverty levels remain significantly high, according to the World Bank's latest development update, Better Spe... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes skill-driven economy to future-proof growth

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2025 kicks off in Colombo "We must navigate our educational journey with a good understanding of changing society"- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya "Pu... Read More


Dharmaraja crowned kings of junior boxing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Dharmaraja College medals winners:Back row from left: Kavith Tharisha (52kg Senior), B.K.R.R. Biyanwala (64kg Youth), A.B.D. Ranaweera (75kg Senior, Captain), H.W.R.K.B. Menikdiw... Read More


Braving rough seas for five decades From Lanka Kalyani to Townsville - A marine pilot's Odyssey

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Captain Sardha Gerard De Silva retired recently with honours and salutation at Australia's Townsville port after more than five decades of dedicating his life to seafaring and "p... Read More


The Time Stamp: Journey of Philately at Royal College

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Beneath the shade of the old banyan trees on Reid Avenue, the spirit of Royal College Colombo lives in paper, ink, and memory. The annual Philex exhibition, organized by the Roya... Read More


SAFA Counseling Centre: A ray of hope for those seeking psychological support

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Early intervention could be the best way to help you overcome any mentally challenging situation. This is a piece of advice shared by the team of experienced counselors at SAFA C... Read More


Israel-Hamas truce: Trump's peace push-dividends or deception?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- In wars, there are no victors-only victims. The truth of this statement becomes vivid only when war is viewed through a humanitarian lens. It does not matter whether Israel wins ... Read More


Taxing plastic bags won't untax the environment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The recently issued extraordinary gazette mandates that retailers can no longer distribute plastic shopping bags for free from November 1, 2025, which is a welcome move in princi... Read More


Government at Odds with Itself

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- In what appears to be an instance that shows policy incoherence and administrative disarray, the government found itself entangled in controversy over its handling of an LGBTQ+ p... Read More