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Xeptagon opens first climate finance technology office at Port City Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Xeptagon, a climate finance technology company delivering next-generation carbon market and sustainability systems, officially inaugurated its new office at the Business Centre at... Read More


International Tourism Leaders' Summit concludes successfully

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The International Tourism Leaders' Summit 2025 took place at the BMICH in Colombo, bringing together key industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and global partners to mark Wor... Read More


Fernando, Gunaratne fight for SLR Presidency

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Sri Lanka Rugby President and national prop forward Lasitha Gunaratne will face former Sri Lanka flanker and captain Pavithra Fernando in a decisive contest when the long-o... Read More


Critical role of investment highlighted at SEC forum

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development underscored the critical role of investment in driving Sri Lanka's next phase of growth ... Read More


Gaud and spinners bowl India to victory

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- India women's team led by Harmanpreet Kaur recorded their second successive win in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as they overcame Pakistan by 88 runs at R.Premadasa Internatio... Read More


SEC to standardize categories of unit trust funds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has formally introduced a comprehensive framework for the categorization of unit trusts, legally termed Collective Invest... Read More


Sri Lanka's economic recovery remains incomplete as key challenges remain - World Bank

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka's recent economic performance has been strong, yet the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated, accordi... Read More


Saudi Arabia Allows All Visa Holders to Perform Umrah

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that holders of all visa categories are now permitted to perform Umrah while in the Kingdom. The ministry stated that... Read More


Qatar Airways accused of killing 'strict vegetarian' passenger with meat-based meal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food whi... Read More


Second Phase of Public Servant Salary Increase Set for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The government has announced that the second phase of the public servant salary increase, introduced under the 2025 budget in three phases, will be implemented in the upcoming 202... Read More