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July 13, 2025

Lankan youth documentary screens at International Sociology Film Festival

Voices of Hope, Visions of Youth: An Exploratory Study, a powerful 26-minute documentary spotlighting the lived experiences of Sri Lankan youth, has been officially selected for screening at the 1st Film Festival of the 5th International Forum on Sociology, hosted by the International Sociological Association (ISA).

1 mins

Lankan busted in Japan over fake firms and false promises

A 44-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested on July 7 on suspicion of helping fellow Sri Lankans illegally obtain residency by submitting false corporate documents to immigration authorities.

2 mins

Cardinal honoured for national contributions

On 50th priestly ordination anniversary, Malcolm Ranjith hailed as beacon of integrity and morality for society

2 mins

Former Iranian official hints at possible assassination attempt on Trump

Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a former senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hinted at an assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump, implying that he could face a drone attack while sunbathing at his mansion in the US state of Florida.

1 mins

Prof. Chandra Wickremesinghe to speak here on Encounter with Aliens

A lecture entitled “ENCOUNTER WITH ALIENS FROM STONE-AGE TO SPACE-AGE” will be jointly hosted in Colombo by the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) and the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) on Monday, July 21.

1 mins

The Evolving Role of Life Insurance in Sri Lanka

\"One undeniable truth we all face is the uncertainty of life. In a world where change is constant and the future unpredictable, the need for financial security and empowerment has become more essential than ever,\" says Senath Jayatilake, Chief Executive Officer of Union Assurance while highlighting the pivotal role of the Life Insurance industry in strengthening Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic landscape.

2 mins

TISL warns of crisis as RTI chair seat remains vacant

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has expressed its deep concern over the inertia in appointing the Chairperson of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.

2 mins

More doctors face fraud probe at J'pura Hospital as CIABOC widens net

Hot on the heels of a high-profile arrest of a neurosurgeon, the Bribery Commission prepares to question several more medical professionals over shocking new corruption allegations at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital.

2 mins

In West Asia, India could be the impartial arbitrator

The renewed escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since October 7 has dominated global headlines, but beneath this crisis lies a significant diplomatic opportunity for New Delhi.

2 mins

The past is prelude

RECENT commemorations of the Emergency Indira Gandhi imposed on India in 1975 are frequently fraught with warnings about how the Congress might behave if it is returned to power, amid far more egregious violations of the secular-democratic spirit that India's founding fathers sought to inculcate from above.

3 mins

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce.

3 mins

Navigating tariff shocks

There is hardly anything that the NPP government and the Opposition do not look at through partisan political lenses and lock horns over, making one wonder whether the national interest ever figures in their scheme of things.

3 mins

Trump's tariff letters and the monetization of America's global hegemony

After some wait Sri Lanka received Trump's tariff letter really the same 'form letter' sent to different countries, and not really received but posted at 3:55 am on Thursday July 10, or 6:25 pm on Wednesday in Washington.

6 mins

The politics of growth

Review of Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030. ODI Global. 2025. 54 pages. Available for download online.

6 mins

Afghanistan: Broken promises, burning nation

Afghanistan remains on a knife-edge. Looming famine, widespread malnutrition, and the forced repatriation of refugees are signs not of a nation in crisis — but one already collapsed, hollowed out to its core.

5 mins

Premadasa's peace initiatives

Premadasa used the occasion of his inaugural presidential address in Kandy on the 2nd of January 1989, to call upon all those outside the democratic process to join the mainstream.

1 mins

A new set of upwardly mobile youngsters

The above is an introduction to my subject because my focus is on children of working class families: farmers, office aides (peons), three wheeler owners/drivers and even daily paid labourers. I prefer my Nan articles to be subjective and so I mean to present a couple of examples of present day and very recent past individuals and families of a couple of upwardly mobile youngsters of the new group.

3 mins

How one man's call to action could save Sri Lanka's vanishing wings

In the heart of South Asia's teardrop-shaped island lies an ecological treasure often overlooked—the butterfly. These vibrant creatures, fluttering silently among wildflowers, have long brought color and movement to Sri Lanka’s gardens, forests, and fields. They are more than just a beautiful sight; butterflies are ecological indicators, vital pollinators, and a symbol of a healthy environment.

4 mins

Meeting with Gen. Zia-Ul-Haq

The 12th of November was our last day in Islamabad. The Minister was interviewed by the press at 9.15 a.m. We had prepared for this the previous evening at Ambassador Moorthy's. After the interview we were taken on a quick visit to the Army Cantonment City of Rawalpindi not too far away. We were back at 1 p.m. for lunch, when a totally unexpected invitation came our way. We had seen from the newspapers and the TV that General Zia-Ul-Haq was in Karachi.

3 mins

SLIC Life among Asia's Best: Finalist in 3 key categories at 10th Trusted Life Awards

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation's most trusted life insurer, is honoured to be among the finalist in three key categories at the upcoming 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards 2025.

1 mins

Dialog Rings in 20 Years on the Colombo Stock Exchange

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, marked a significant milestone—20 years since its landmark listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in July 2005. To commemorate this milestone, a ceremonial bell-ringing was held, attended by the senior management of Dialog and CSE.

2 mins

Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne passes away

Highly respected senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne passed away on Thursday at the age of 85.

1 mins

H One clinches top spot at regional Microsoft AI Hackathon

H One has secured victory at the regional Microsoft Agentic AI Hackathon. The hybrid-format competition drew top tech talent from across the region, spotlighting cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence.

1 mins

ComBank wins six top honours at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka's banking sector with a stellar performance at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards 2025, winning six prestigious accolades across the Retail, Wholesale, and Corporate & Investment Banking categories.

1 mins

Ceylon Chamber urges further Sri Lanka talks with US to reduce tariff

ECONOMYNEXT-The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce urged the government to further discuss to reduce tariffs imposed on American citizens by their President, so as the close the gap with competitors.

1 mins

Seylan Bank Rs 15 Billion Tier II listed debenture oversubscribed on opening day records strong market response

Seylan Bank PLC’s Basel III compliant Tier II listed debenture, raising up to Rs. 15 billion, was oversubscribed on Opening Day having received strong market response, highlighting investor confidence in the Bank’s resilient business model and long-term vision.

2 mins

Pharma exports more than double in seven years

Bangladesh's pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products.

2 mins

Mendis finally comes good after years of false dawns

In a country where schoolboy cricket is a religion and teenage prodigies are thrust into the limelight before they've even sprouted a stubble, Sri Lanka's conveyor belt of talent has never run dry. From Anura Tennekoon to Arjuna Ranatunga and more recently Mahela Jayawardene, the island has always had a knack for spotting its next big thing before the ink dried on their GCE O/Level results.

2 mins

Gateway College crowned U-15 basketball champions

Gateway College Colombo (GCC) delivered a stellar performance at the TISSL Under-15 Basketball Tournament 2025, clinching the boys' championship title in commanding fashion.

1 mins

Five wickets in five balls! Curtis Campher creates history

Ireland allrounder Curtis Campher has become the first man in professional cricket to take five wickets in five balls. He achieved the feat for Munster Reds against North-West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, finishing with 5 for 16 from 2.3 overs.

2 mins

Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain and ultimately American prosperity

Despite representing only 4% of the world's population, the United States accounts for over half of science Nobel Prizes awarded since 2000, hosts seven of The Times Higher Education Top 10 science universities, and incubates firms such as Alphabet (Google), Meta and Pfizer that turn federally funded discoveries into billion-dollar markets.

3 mins

Shukla on his experience at ISS: ‘Privilege to see Earth from vantage point’

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), said that it is a privilege to see Earth from a unique vantage point.

2 mins

The age of conspiracy

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISTRUST

5 mins

Pollinator limitation

‘Insects and other terrestrial arthropods ~ such as bees, butterflies, beetles, and the like ~ are so essential to ecosystems that if they were to vanish entirely, humanity might not survive for more than a few months.” — E. O. Wilson, The Diversity of Life

4 mins

When likes shape message

‘Not too long ago, the pace of Bangladesh's communications industry moved at a leisurely speed through press releases, press briefs and newspaper headlines.

3 mins

Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse; but there's a simple way to safeguard them

The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state's best landmark. But more than an icon, it serves as one of the vital arteries of the state capital, carrying more than 100,000 vehicles daily.

3 mins

Ceylon Cinnamon: The ancient elixir with modern power

\"There is nothing greater that humans have—for this century, and for this consumer.\" So says Dilhan C. Fernando, CEO and Chairman of Dilmah Tea, whose vision for Sri Lanka's heritage crops goes far beyond commerce.

4 mins

Where culinary art meets cultural elegance

Nestled within the historic Galle Face Hotel, 1864 Limited Edition offers more than just fine dining—it delivers a cultural and gastronomic immersion that fuses Sri Lankan heritage with global sophistication.

1 mins

IndiGo's long-haul debut to Mumbai and Manchester

Namaste Manchester: IndiGo announces its long-haul debut with non-stop flights connecting Mumbai and Manchester starting 01 July 2025

1 mins

Hilton named best workplace in Sri Lanka

‘ilton named best workplace in Sri LankaThis milestone marks the first time the hospitality company is recognized as the top employer in the country, and shines a spotlight on how meaningful careers are transforming local lives

2 mins

Promise of coastal tourism

Sun Siyam Resort Pasikudah

4 mins

From dream to destination

Nazneen opens in style

1 mins

Crowning confidence:

Dr Shanika's hair revival formula

2 mins

Cinnamon Lakeside shines at Culinary Art Food Expo 2025

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo announced its outstanding performance at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025, held from 13 to 15 June at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC) in Colombo.