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CA Sri Lanka Hails Historic Appointment of First Ever Female Auditor General
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Chartered Accountant, Ms. Samudika Jayaratna, as the country’s first female Auditor General. In a statement, CA Sri Lanka also expressed its gratitude to His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for nominating Ms. […]
Sri Lanka Launches Landmark Digital Foundations for a Data-Driven Agriculture Sector
Sri Lanka today took a major step towards transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture Framework, Agriculture Interoperability Framework, Data Sharing Policies, and CROPIX, a national digital platform for crop data and decision-making. The high-level launch event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation and the […]
Technology leader Shanil Fernando appointed to the board of NDB
January 20, 2025 (LBO) – One of Sri Lanka’s most significant technology leaders, Shanil Fernando, has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank (NDB). “Shanil Fernando brings over 25 years of experience in the global IT industry, having played pivotal roles in founding and scaling technology ventures. He was […]
Sarvesh Suri Named IFC’s new Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific
Sarvesh Suri is named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, bringing 25 years of global investment and development expertise as well as a proven track record of fostering public-private collaborations. In making the announcement, IFC confirmed that Suri will strategically lead all investment and advisory operations in the region by mobilizing the […]
Sri Lanka’s Proposed Counterterrorism Law Risks More Abuses: Human Rights Watch
The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill does not meet benchmarks set out by the United Nations counterterrorism expert or comply with human rights obligations and commitments that Sri Lanka made […]
FAO Appeals for USD 16.5 Mn to Restore Livelihoods after Cyclone Ditwah Devastates SL’s Agrifood Sector
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome issued an appeal calling for international assistance of USD 16.5 million to support the early recovery of livelihoods and food security for farming, livestock-keeping and fishing communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Cyclone Ditwah represents one of the most severe climate shocks the country has […]
Thespian Jith Pieris (1947-2026)
January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Jith Pieris, among the most notable figures Sri Lanka’s theatre circuit, has passed away. Kumar de Sliva paints a colourful portrait of Pieris’s life and work on the blog linked below.
Nihal Seneviratne Sri Lanka Sec. General of Parliament (1934-2026)
January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Nihal (Galba) Seneviratne, former Sri Lanka Secretary General of Parliament, passed away on January 6th at the age of 91. With a career of over 30 years in parliament, he had a front row seat, observing and directing the legislature through different generations of politicians. His books, “Memories of 33 […]
Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Caltech’s Tenth President
January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, an accomplished academic leader and renowned astrophysicist who currently serves as provost of Johns Hopkins University, has been named Caltech’s next president, the tenth in the Institute’s 105-year history. Jayawardhana’s appointment by Caltech’s Board of Trustees, announced today at a community-wide gathering on the Institute’s Pasadena campus, […]
Preparation for Northern Investment Summit 2026 Gathers Momentum
The first ever Northern Investment Summit (NIS), a national milestone, is scheduled to take place in Jaffna on January 21 and 22, 2026 at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre. Organised by the Management Club (TMC), the two-day event themed ‘Empowering Growth, Driving Innovations’ will be a platform for promoting the northern province as an attractive destination […]
Ditwah causes widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries & rural livelihoods in SL: FAO
Cyclone Storm Ditwah made landfall on 27 November 2025 and lingered over the country for nearly three days, bringing exceptionally heavy rainfall that triggered severe flooding and numerous landslides, resulting in widespread devastation nationwide. As of 16 December 2025, official reports confirm that more than 2.2 million people have been affected, representing about 10 percent […]
MAP: Flood Impacts on Agriculture Across Sri Lanka
New data from the Department of Agriculture, compiled with FAO support, highlights the scale of flood impacts on agriculture across Sri Lanka. The maps show flood-affected areas of paddy, vegetables, and other field crops, with the most significant damage concentrated in several major agricultural districts. These impacts threaten livelihoods, food production, and household food security, […]