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“NSBM Edu Fair” this weekend at Havelock City Mall and KCC
Following the success of last weekend’s NSBM Open Day for the January 2025 Intake, NSBM Green University is bringing higher education opportunities closer to you with the “NSBM Edu Fair”. Event Details: 10th & 11th January at Havelock City Mall, Colombo 10th January at Kandy City Centre (Level 2 Lobby), Kandy Prospective students can visit […]
Foreign Minister launches e-service for copies of Birth, Marriage & Death certificates for overseas Sri Lankans
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department launched the pilot project to facilitate overseas Sri Lankans to obtain certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates through Sri Lanka Missions abroad. The system provides Missions access to the e-BMD database (electronic – Birth, Marriage and Death certificate Database) of the Registrar […]
CSE Announces the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO Designate
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective 1st January 2025. Ms. Jayasekera will succeed the incumbent CEO, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, who is due to retire during the course of 2025 after serving for 11 years in that capacity. Ms. […]
SLIM Appoints Chamil Wickremasinghe as CEO
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chamil Wickremasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01st January 2025. With over 15 years of dedicated service to SLIM and a remarkable 22-year career in the education industry, Mr. Wickremasinghe brings a wealth of experience and insight to […]
Sri Lanka CERT Appoints New Chairman: Thilak Pathirage
A new board of directors have been appointed by Secretary to Treasury on the recommendation of his excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Digital Economy. The newly appointed Board, comprising ten members, convened recently, and Mr. Thilak Pathirage, a senior cybersecurity professional was elected as the Chairman. Thilak Pathirage […]
Opinion: Embracing change, charting a brighter future for Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Sunil Poholiyadde, Chairman of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon For 170 years, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry has stood the test of time. Despite continuous upheavals, it has managed to adapt and endure. Over this period, the ownership structure of the industry underwent significant changes—from 124 years of British colonial ownership to the post-independence era […]
BRICS Expands: Nine Nations to Join as Partner States from Jan 2025; More Expected Soon
Russia confirmed on Monday (December 23) that nine nations have agreed to join BRICS as partner states, with their status becoming official on January 1, 2025, as reported by foreign media. A report from TASS, citing Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, revealed that a total of thirteen nations were invited to join the newly established category […]
USAID Collaborates With Open University to Offer First Certificate Program in Migration Law and Policy
The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first certificate program in migration law and policy in Sri Lanka by 69 professionals who now have the tools and knowledge to take the fight against human trafficking back to their communities. The six-month […]
Sri Lanka to Establish Doppler Weather Radar at Puttalam with JICA Funding
Sri Lanka is set to establish a Doppler weather radar in Puttalam, thanks to funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the country’s weather prediction and disaster preparedness. The island nation, surrounded by vast sea areas like the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, […]
Sri Lanka’s first 12-hour endurance karting championship concluded at SpeedBay!
The much-anticipated SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka last Saturday (October 19) at SpeedBay, Bandaragama. Twelve teams battled for a spot on the podium, showcasing a talented mix of drivers and team managers. Each team could field up to 6 drivers, making teamwork and strategy critical. […]
NSBM opens doors for public in Jan 2025
NSBM Open Day’ for January 2025 Intake at NSBM Green University organized under the theme of “Experience the Splendour of a Green University” is scheduled to be held on 4 th and 5 th January at the NSBM premises in Pitipana, Homagama. Over these two days, prospective students and parents will have the opportunity to […]
27 victims of human trafficking rescued from Myanmar repatriated to Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand, successfully facilitated the repatriation of 27 Sri Lankans who had been lured into cybercrime operations and became victims of human trafficking in Myanmar. Senior officials of the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry received the group […]