A proud moment with the selection of two of its emerging innovation leaders, Dr. Dhanushi Hettiarachchi and Keerthi Kodithuwakku, for the highly regarded Chevening Research Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP), hosted by St.Cross College, University of Oxford. The fellowship, supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is designed for mid-career professionals who […]
Category: Special Report
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Mrs. Rajitha Jayasuriya of Fairway Holdings
As the island economy continues to progress along the road to recovery, the real estate sector is gathering momentum in terms of its contribution to the construction sector as well as the economy as a whole. Several new developments are leading the way from the supply-side of the market. Today, we have the distinct pleasure […]
Science Icons of Asia Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe, Polymath Sir Aurangzeb Hafi, Dr. Asha de Vos and Nitesh Jangir Dominate the 21st Century’s Global Merit Poll
A distinguished group of scientists as well as humanitarians from South Asia and China has been nominated in scientific quadrant and humanity quadrant of the global opinion poll for the 21st Century’s Merited Impacts Gazette©️ (2000–2025) — a global initiative documenting the most transformative intellectual and humanitarian contributions of the 1st Quarticentennial (first quarter) of […]
Binance Secures Second U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act Court Victory in Two Weeks
Binance has secured its second major legal victory in the United States under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) in just two weeks. A U.S. federal court in Alabama has dismissed all claims against Binance in a lawsuit alleging violations of the ATA. The decision follows closely on the heels of Binance’s recent victory in the Southern […]
WFP AND KOICA LAUNCH USD 10 MILLION “SOW AND GROW” PROJECT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT TO BOOST THRIPOSHA IN SRI LANKA
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the government of Sri Lanka. The project aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s Thriposha programme by boosting the production of high-quality local maize and ensuring a […]
Hon.Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation Mr. K.D. Lalkantha Visits Ambewela Farms to review the Unprecedented Growth and donate 10 heifer cows worth 15 Million to selected farmers
Ambewela Dairy Farm, a household name for dairy goodness, and renowned for its state-of-the-art technology and commitment to advancing dairy production, recently welcomed Hon.Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation Mr. K.D. Lalkantha and also the Hon Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathne.This special visit was made with the objective of […]
BOI Launches the ‘Invest in Sri Lanka’ Forum
Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence is taking center stage as the nation prepares to host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026. Backed by a foundation of stable macroeconomics and disciplined policy reform, the Board of Investment (BOI) will partner with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and UN ESCAP to be organized on 30th March […]
INSEE Cement Restores and Recommences Limestone Rail Operations After Ditwah Cyclone Disruptions Puttalam, Sri Lanka
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s leading cement manufacturer and supplier and the only fully integrated cement plant in the country, announced the recommencement of limestone rail transportation from its Aruwakkalu quarry to the Puttalam plant following the successful restoration of the section of the railway line damaged by the recent Ditwah Cyclone. Limestone transportation via rail […]
Commercial high court grants interim injunction to protect “Garsy” trademark
The Commercial High Court of the Western Province (Exercising Civil Jurisdiction) Holden in Colombo has granted an enjoining order and interim Interim Injunction Notice in Case No. CHC 08/2026/IP, concerning a trademark infringement dispute relating to the brand name “Garsy.” The Plaintiff is the registered owner of the trademark “Garsy” and has been using the […]
Sri Lanka’s restrictive policies on safer nicotine ‘will cost 85,000 lives’
Sri Lanka’s restrictive approach to safer nicotine alternatives is blocking escape routes for tobacco users and squandering the chance to save 85,000 lives, according to a major new report by international health experts published today. The landmark study by Smoke Free Sweden, titled Tale of Two Nations: Sri Lanka v Sweden, highlights how Sweden has […]