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The “Purupuruwo” Taking Over TikTok …and Changing Hearts Along the Way
Permia Secures Strategic Digital Agriculture Management Contract with Sri Lanka’s National Livestock Development Board (NLDB)
JXG Management Trainee programme shapes the next generation of future leaders
One in three Sri Lankans suffers from high blood pressure — Health Ministry

Companies
SLT-MOBITEL Introduces Sri Lanka’s First Next-Generation 5G Mobile Router
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Bingxue Sri Lanka Opens Its First Outlet in Dehiwala
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Reviews
Book Review: Transforming lives one capsule at a time
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Events
Prima Sunrise Supports Young Golfing Talent at Sri Lanka Regional Junior Open 2026
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Allianz Lanka Promotes Road Safety Awareness Among Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka
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The “Purupuruwo” Taking Over TikTok …and Changing Hearts Along the Way

May 21 2026

Agriculture and Agri-Tech

Permia Secures Strategic Digital Agriculture Management Contract with Sri Lanka’s National Livestock Development Board (NLDB)

May 21 2026

Banking and Finance

JXG Management Trainee programme shapes the next generation of future leaders

May 21 2026

Health & Well-being

One in three Sri Lankans suffers from high blood pressure — Health Ministry

May 21 2026

Companies

Introducing Salesforce Headless 360. No Browser Required.

May 21 2026

Events

E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory emerged as a winner at the Women-Led Sustainability Awards 2026

May 21 2026

Economy & Growth

Govt. will not seek electricity tariff hike until September — Minister

May 21 2026

Events

Prime Group strengthens commitment to youth empowerment with Platinum Sponsorship of Thurstan College Rugby 1st XV Leadership Team

May 21 2026

Economy & Growth

Health & Well-being
One in three Sri Lankans suffers from high blood pressure — Health Ministry
- 2026/05/21
Economy & Growth
Govt. will not seek electricity tariff hike until September — Minister
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Banking and Finance
Govt. expects US$700 million IMF tranche on May 27 — Deputy Minister
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Tourism and Hospitality
Luxury cruise ship makes maiden call at Colombo Port carrying over 2,300 tourists
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Banking and Finance
Rupee weakens further as US dollar selling rate hits Rs. 354
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Banking and Finance
JXG Management Trainee programme shapes the next generation of future leaders
- 2026/05/21
Banking and Finance
Govt. expects US$700 million IMF tranche on May 27 — Deputy Minister
- 2026/05/21
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Banking and Finance
Rupee weakens further as US dollar selling rate hits Rs. 354
- 2026/05/21
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Banking and Finance
HNB and Singer Advances Agriculture Through Leasing Solutions
- 2026/05/21
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Banking and Finance
DFCC Bank’s Focus on Women’s Financial Inclusion Gains Recognition as Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union Honours Trailblazing Women
- 2026/05/21
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Events

A pair of glasses and a clearer future: Rotary launches transformational vision for Sri Lankan children

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Events

IMRA Awards 2026 opens applications for women achievers across nine key sectors

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May 12, 2026
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Events

Smart Quest marks 20 years of transforming Sri Lanka’s leaders

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May 11, 2026
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Events

She Moves the World – Powered by DFCC Aloka

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Apr 27, 2026
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Entrepreneurship

To boost female recruitment: Govt-employer insurance scheme mooted

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Apr 21, 2026
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Entrepreneurship

XpressJobs Strengthens Its 360° Recruitment Ecosystem with InternJobs.lk

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Industry

Industry
E.B. Creasy Solar Partners with Kotagala Plantations PLC to Deliver 1 MW Rooftop Solar Power System
- A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
- 2026/05/19
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Climate
Bairaha Farms PLC Raises the Bar on Climate Transparency
Industry
Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka buys 49-pct stake of Solex
Industry
PRASL launches new PR Certificate Course with SLPI for aspiring communications professionals
Industry
CEAT opens premium Shop-in-Shop outlet at Olympic Tyre House, Colombo 6
Industry
RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories achieve Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification

Events

E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory emerged as a winner at the Women-Led Sustainability Awards 2026

May 21 2026

Events

Prime Group strengthens commitment to youth empowerment with Platinum Sponsorship of Thurstan College Rugby 1st XV Leadership Team

May 21 2026

Events

CameraLK and Sony Unveil the Revolutionary Alpha a7R VI at Landmark Sri Lankan Launch Event

May 21 2026

Sports

Events

Prime Group strengthens commitment to youth empowerment with Platinum Sponsorship of Thurstan College Rugby 1st XV Leadership Team

A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
2026/05/21
130

Sports

IPL Fireball for Sri Lanka Tour

2026/05/21

Sports

SLC refutes financial crisis reports

2026/05/21

Sports

Three clubs yet to meet licensing criteria

2026/05/21

Events

Dialog-powered Women's team primed for tourney

2026/05/21

Sports

Lanka set to face HK reality check

2026/05/21

Sports

New ICC Test rankings : Embarrassing low for Pakistan

2026/05/20

Educations

Events
A pair of glasses and a clearer future: Rotary launches transformational vision for Sri Lankan children
- May 20, 2026
Events
Preparing Future-Ready Graduates in an AI-Driven World.
- May 19, 2026
Skills & Education
Dialog and Rime Labs Launch Arcana, Sri Lanka’s First Enterprise-Ready Sinhala Text-to-Speech Model
- May 19, 2026
Skills & Education
KIU University tops Ministry-led review with 85.86% score, setting new benchmark in higher education
- May 18, 2026
Skills & Education
SC ruling on sexual harassment case: Pera Uni to review harassment policy
- May 18, 2026
Sports
‘Battle of the Golds’ – the annual big match today
- May 15, 2026
Skills & Education
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
- May 15, 2026
Skills & Education
CSSL Sets National Direction for Human-Centric Digital Economy Through 44th NITC
- May 14, 2026
Events
Sysco reports strong Q3 FY2026 results
- May 14, 2026

Tourism in Sri Lanka

Tourism and Hospitality

Luxury cruise ship makes maiden call at Colombo Port carrying over 2,300 tourists

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2026/05/21
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Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism: Arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

2026/05/21

Tourism and Hospitality

PM reminds tourism sector not to ignore domestic market amid global shocks

2026/05/20

Tourism and Hospitality

BIA private taxi operators seek rental relief after paying Rs. 19 mn monthly amid tourism slump

2026/05/20

Tourism and Hospitality

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

2026/05/20

Tourism and Hospitality

Classic Travel Wins Gold for Consecutive Years at Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit 2026

2026/05/19

Technology

Sri Lanka Positioned as a High-Value Tourism and Innovation Hub at Fireside Panel on the “Destination Stack”

2026/05/19

Technology

Technology
GoSL-Gates Foundation discuss digital transformation
- May 21, 2026
Technology
Sri Lanka launches digital seed certification and traceability system
- May 20, 2026
Technology
Roblox faces probe over child safety concerns
- May 20, 2026
Technology
Kaspersky: Half of adults have experienced tech-enabled abuse, but most don’t recognize it
- May 20, 2026
Technology
Samsung Retains Global No. 1 Gaming Monitor Position for Seventh Consecutive Year
- May 20, 2026
Technology
Sri Lanka Positioned as a High-Value Tourism and Innovation Hub at Fireside Panel on the “Destination Stack”
- May 19, 2026
Skills & Education
Dialog and Rime Labs Launch Arcana, Sri Lanka’s First Enterprise-Ready Sinhala Text-to-Speech Model
- May 19, 2026
Technology
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launches revamped website
- May 19, 2026
Technology
Exports: Hayleys’ Dipped Products PLC invests Rs. 2.3 b in manuf.
- May 19, 2026
Technology
71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos
- May 18, 2026

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