Mrs. World runner-up Ishadi Amanda reflects on her historic win

Mrs. World 2024 first runner-up, Ishadi Amanda, received a hero’s welcome as she arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport recently. Greeted by a distinguished delegation, she was later honoured at a special reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), marking a significant moment in the country’s pageantry history. Amanda made history on 31 January by securing the …

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26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony

MAS Capital (Pvt) Ltd Wins Exporter of the Year Award for 2023/24 The 26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall under the patronage of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During …

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President Invites Exporters to Rise Again from the Strong Economic Setback

President Anura Kumar Disanayake invited Sri Lankan exporters to rebuild and thrive on a robust economic foundation. The President emphasized that our country faces the challenge of capturing market share from a position of relative weakness. He pointed out that, to overcome this, external support had to be sought. In this regard, he highlighted that the government is prepared to …

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How turmeric can be used to attract wealth and remove negativity

Turmeric, a vibrant yellow spice often found in kitchens, goes beyond its culinary uses to play a role in traditional practices associated with attracting wealth and dispelling negativity. Known for its rich cultural and medicinal significance, turmeric is revered not only for its flavor but also for its perceived auspicious properties. In various cultures, turmeric has been considered a symbol …

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The reason for the coconut shortage is that no government has had a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament yesterday (05) that the coconut shortage has arisen due to the fact that no government has had a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation. The Prime Minister stated that the current government is formulating a proper policy to develop coconut cultivation and that several short-term programmes are being followed in this regard.She …

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Is screen time and stress contributing to rise of cancer in younger population?

The rapid advancement of technology, combined with the changing lifestyles of the younger population, has brought about new health concerns, such as the possible relationship between increased screen time, stress, and the increase in cancer. Cancer has long been a disease associated with older people, but the increasing rate of the disease among younger people calls for the investigation of …

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Money market returns to surplus after two years

Sri Lanka’s domestic money market liquidity recorded a surplus of Rs. 168.1 billion by the end of December 2024, marking the first positive liquidity balance in two years. The Central Bank attributed this shift primarily to foreign exchange purchases and swap transactions. According to the Market Operations Report, liquidity conditions in the domestic money market have been improving since April …

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Digital government payments to launch

The initial step in the digitalisation of government services, ‘GovPay’, will be officially launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday (7). This platform is expected to streamline and modernise transactions conducted through government institutions, enabling seamless and secure transactions through an efficient digital system, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The Information and Communication Technology Agency …

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ADB-SLTDA introduce e-learning platform to enhance homestay mgmt

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has launched an innovative e-learning platform aimed at improving the management and operational standards of homestays across Sri Lanka. The initiative is part of ADB’s technical assistance programme (TA 9881 SRI: Supporting Tourism Resilience) and is designed to build resilience and sustainability within the tourism …

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Coconut industrialists urge shift to processed products for export revenue growth

Coconut Milk Manufacturers’ Association (CMMA) President Randeewa Malalasooriya says that the nation’s coconut industry has the potential to bring in $ 2.5 billion as revenue up from the current industry average of $ 850 million. Malalasooriya further stated that the country must improve the annual coconut production to 4.5 billion nuts in the long term while also focusing on the …

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