RUZAIK FAROOK  LCOLIMBO – The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo hosted a Cultural Interaction and Book Launch program on  Monday  September 28 at the Embassy premises, bringing together writers, artists, business and cultural personalities, and distinguished guests to promote cultural exchange and strengthen the longstanding friendship between Nepal and Sri Lanka. The program featured the...

COLOMBO; For years, Sri Lankan roads have operated on a familiar formula.Break a traffic rule. Pay a fine. Move on. But officials now believe that formula has failed to change the behaviour of a small but dangerous group of repeat offenders who continue to rack up violations, putting lives at risk every day.That is why,...

COLOMBO : The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) proudly hosted the National Celebration of World Tourism Day 2026 today at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the global theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The event, held from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., brought together distinguished representatives from the Government, tourism industry,...

NEW YORK : Sri Lanka called for renewed multilateral cooperation, urgent action on climate justice and meaningful reforms to global institutions during Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath’s address at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister Herath said growing conflicts, humanitarian crises, climate disasters, widening inequalities and rapid technological developments...

COLOMBO : Acorn Travels celebrated a significant achievement at the World Travel Awards 2026, securing the prestigious accolade of ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Management Company’ at the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 September 2026. The award was received by Chamila Wiethunge Director/ Senior Vice President of Acorn Travels on behalf of the company. This...