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August 19, 2026
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Universal Gateway Holdings Expands F&B Portfolio with Thai Fusion and Global Kitchen
New restaurant concepts bring authentic Thai cuisine, premium steaks and international flavours under one roof COLOMBO — Universal Gateway Holdings (Pvt) Ltd has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka’s food and beverage sector with the opening of two new restaurant concepts, Thai Fusion and Global Kitchen, operating from the same premises. The restaurants were officially...
Hotel & Travel
August 19, 2026
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$200 Mn ADB Funding for Cyclone Ditwah Recovery and Reconstruction
COLOMBO; The Government of Sri Lanka has secured USD 200 million in financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of the Post-Cyclone Ditwah Reconstruction and Livelihoods Support Project, a major initiative aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure and supporting affected communities between 2026 and 2030. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning...
Business, Economy
August 19, 2026
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Seatbelt rule on expressways compulsory from September 19
COLOMBO : Wearing seatbelts will be mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from September 19, with police warning that the requirement will be strictly enforced. The Director of Traffic Management and Road Safety, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manoj Ranagala announced the measure during a media briefing held to raise public awareness...
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August 19, 2026
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Taking technology and opportunity beyond Colombo: Women in Tech Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee mission
Women in Tech Sri Lanka expands its outreach to Trincomalee, connecting young talent with technology, career opportunities and industry exposure beyond Colombo. TRINCOMALEE: Women in Tech Sri Lanka is strengthening its commitment to expanding technology education, career guidance and professional opportunities beyond Colombo, with a recent visit to Trincomalee highlighting the growing potential of young...
Business, Economy
August 18, 2026
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New officials of the YMMA meet with Nepalese envoy
RUZAIK FAROOK CLOMBO — The All Ceylon YMMA Conference new officials paid a courtesy call on the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nepal Vijay Kumar Raut on Monday, August 17, at the Embassy premises. YMMA President M.R.M. Ziyard, International Affairs Committee Chairman and former Ambassador to Palestine Fawzan Anver and Secretary of the International...
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Young Women’s Muslim Association donates Rs 800,000 worth contact lenses to Puttalam Base hospital

Weeklong Iran-Sri Lanka Children’s Friendship Week launched

Unbeaten Isipathana secures Rugby League Super Round spot

Antonians edge Wesley in rugby league thriller

Female Religious Leaders’ Study Visit to Kandy

Former president Maithripala pays Rs 15 mn.as Easter Sunday compensation in time

Lankan President receives Indian foreign secretary

Pak premier and foreign minister to address Ghandara symposium

Human Rights Council adopts UPR outcomes for Sri Lanka, Pakistan & Japan

New UN Coordinator Appointed to Colombo

Thousands of skilled workers leave crisis-hit Sri Lanka, mostly for Gulf

Indian Foreign Secretary arrives in Colombo on a two-day official visit

The country’s education system will undergo an educational transformation – Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha

Police arrest the driver of the bus which killed 10 pax

Driver falls asleep- bus topples injuring 8 pax on Gampola-N Eliya road

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