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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...
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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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August 18, 2026
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New SLTDA Chairman Signals Fair Decentralisation of Tourism Investments
CLAUDE GUNASEKERAcOLOMBO : Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has appointed Suranjith Wevita as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This high-stakes reshuffle splits the unified tourism command previously held by outgoing joint-chairman Buddhika Hewawasam, triggering intense debate within the industry. Hewawasam will continue to function...
Hotel & Travel
August 18, 2026
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SLTDA Chairman resigns due to personal, professional reasons
COLOMBO : The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Buddhika Hewawasam has tendered his resignation, citing personal and professional reasons. Hewawasam submitted his resignation in a letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, through the Secretary to the Ministry. In his letter, he said it had been...
Hotel & Travel
August 18, 2026
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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO : l80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great fervour in different parts of Sri Lanka on 15 August 2026. The main event in Colombo was held at ‘India House’, the official residence of High Commissioner of India. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E Santosh Jha hoisted India’s National Flag and...
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Business magnate Afzal Marikar honoured for his yeoman services to the nation- 4 organizations present mementos in appreciation of his services

Govt’s move to give life to dead LG bodies severely condemned

New laws to prohibit all actions that threaten religious harmony – Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka

Rs.1 billion allocated for purchase of paddy

Japan’s Light Railway project likely to come into Sri Lanka

Natasha Edirisooriya out on bail

All-Ceylon YMMA newly elected officials take over duties

Sri Lanka Tourism bounce back with a positive influx of tourist arrivals – 624,874 tourists recorded by June 2023

St.Peter’s College concludes it’s centenary celebs.

Indian consulate in San Francisco attacked

Israel and Lanka discuss avenues to promote bilateral trade

National Awards for Construction and Merit gets award for excellence

Isipathana extend lead in Rugby League points table

Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim dies in road mishap in Madinah

Ali Sabri Raheem’s report on gold smuggling submitted to Speaker by the Lanka Customs

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