Public lecture on 'China–India dynamics and Nepal’s role in Indo-Pacific region' organized

Kathmandu, Oct 28: The Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) organized a public lecture on “Rising Power Competition: Indian and Chinese Commercial Landscapes in the Indo-Pacific”. The event was held on Monday at the...

Govt. ended culture of political interference in foreign employment: Minister Herath

Reveals practice of ministers, deputy ministers, and their private secretaries intervening and taking money to send people to Israel for employment Emphasises only qualified candidates would be selected for overseas jobs through a transparent...

Can AI help Sri Lanka leapfrog in digitisation drive?

The question for Sri Lanka is not whether AI will shape our future, but whether we can use it to move faster than the path we are currently on A defining question for the decade ahead Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, how governments...

Decay of State university system

The alarming rot in the island’s State university system came into light with the revelation of the details regarding the clash between two batches at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Ruhuna last week. Quite amusingly, the two...

LankaPak 2025: Celebration of creativity and testament to resilience

26th annual edition concludes successfully with multiple key events Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi says packaging should be seen as an investment for global success Proposals benefiting the sector have...

WCIC’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with “Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs” workshop

60 undergraduates from 16 universities inspired through workshops, mentorship, and global connections As part of its year-long 40th Anniversary celebrations, the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) hosted another flagship initiative,...

Virtusa hosts leadership from British insurer CFC to unveil 200-seat digital service hub in Sri Lanka

CFC Chief Operating Officer Matthew Glenville (left) and Virtusa Corporation Managing Director – UK and Ireland Atul Gupta, along with other senior leadership of CFC and Virtusa Corporation, cutting the ribbon to the newly commenced digital...

After a hiatus, an endemic plant bursts into life in Sri Lanka’s central hills

Sri Lanka’s highlands burst into violet, pink and white carpets as endemic Strobilanthes shrubs, locally known as nelu, begin to bloom in a synchronized manner, set seed and die, creating a breathtaking but fleeting display. The mass flowering...

Sri Lanka Golden Visa Program: Investor residence visa available for foreign nationals

All foreign nationals, including their spouse and dependents of the main applicant, are eligible for the residence visa under the Individual Investor Category. The visa fee is USD 200 per year for each main applicant, spouse and each dependant....

Decoding US investment climate warning for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s investment climate—a critical barometer of its ambitions for its post-crisis recovery and sustainable development—remains mired in uncertainty and policy inconsistency, as underscored by the US Department of State’s 2025 Investment...

Old Students’ Association of Hindu College meets alumna Sri Lankan PM

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): A delegation of the Office Bearers and Executive Members of the Old Students' Association (OSA) of Hindu College, University of Delhi, led by its President Ravi Burman, called on the Prime Minister of Sri...

Sri Lanka’s Mounting Debt Trap: Women Bear the Hidden Cost

Sri Lanka’s household debt crisis is deepening as thousands of families, particularly women in low-income communities, are being trapped in predatory microfinance schemes that flourish under weak regulation and policy inaction. The Feminist...

Sri Lanka participates at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates, in collaboration with the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB), facilitated Sri Lanka’s participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 and GITEX Expand North Star, from 13-17 October at...

World News | Old Students' Association of Hindu College Meets Alumna Sri Lankan PM

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): A delegation of the Office Bearers and Executive Members of the Old Students' Association (OSA) of Hindu College, University of Delhi, led by its President Ravi Burman, called on the Prime Minister of Sri...

Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings message of calm to Seattle

By Nina Huang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY More than 1,500 people gathered across two sessions in Seattle on Oct. 19 to hear from global humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His visit brought a message of peace, mindfulness,...

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM

SLGMBC President Nimal Ratnayake Executive Committee 2025/2026 The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, at the Hilton Colombo Residence....

Sri Lanka’s Digital Backbone Rebooted

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) service, which experienced a significant disruption recently, has now been fully restored, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Varuna Sri Dhanapala. The restoration...

Elections and their big, bad ‘ungreen’ footprint

SEMPORNA, on the edge of Sabah’s east coast, is where most tourists begin their journey to the stunning – and world renowned – dive havens of Sipadan and Mabul islands. Overlooking the aquamarine expanse of the Celebes Sea, the town’s name means...

Myanmar delegation attends India Maritime Week 2025

October 29, 2025 Myanmar News Agency 4 A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Transport and Communications U Aung Kyaw Tun attended the India Maritime Week 2025, being held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India, from 27 to 31...

Crystal International Joins the Textile Exchange

Global apparel manufacturer Crystal International has made a new move toward its sustainability goals by joining environmental nonprofit Textile Exchange. Hong Kong-based Crystal International recently outlined a number of environmental goals such...