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Sri Lanka Rescues Crew of Iranian Warship Grounded Near Galle
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s navy and air force launched a joint rescue mission on Wednesday after an Iranian naval ship, IRIS Dena, ran aground off the southern coast near the city of Galle, according to reports.
Sri Lanka Rescues 30 from Grounded Iranian Frigate
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka's navy and air force launched a joint emergency rescue operation Wednesday after an Iranian naval vessel ran aground off the island nation's southern coast near the city of Galle, officials confirmed.
Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Fuel Hoarding Amid Mideast Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has ordered all fuel stations to immediately stop dispensing fuel into bottles or cans, as stated by reports.
IPG to Expand T20 Cricket Footprint Across Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Zimbabwe Following Merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc., following Flash’s merger with NASDAQ-listed urban-gro, Inc.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (“IPG”) has completed its strategic all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc. (“Flash”) bringing its portfolio of T20 league commercial rights —...
Sri Lanka Bans Fuel Sales in Containers Amid Hoarding Concerns
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has ordered all fuel stations to immediately stop dispensing fuel into bottles or cans, as stated by reports.
Sri Lanka Launches Plan to Promote Mattala Airport as Tourism Gateway
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka is implementing a coordinated marketing and operational strategy to attract airlines to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, with the goal of establishing it as a key entry point for tourists, according to reports citing a...
Sri Lanka Abolishes Lawmakers Pensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka's parliament voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to abolish legislators' pensions, delivering on a signature campaign pledge by the country's left-wing government as it continues to pursue sweeping austerity reforms.
Safe drinking water reaches families in rural Sri Lanka
UN Human Settlements Program
In Liyanwala Pahalagama village in Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya District, access to safe drinking water was once uncertain.
eMudhra and LankaPay Partner to Enable National Digital Signatures and Accelerate Sri Lanka’s Paperless Transformation
EIN Presswire
eMudhra & LankaPay Join Forces to Power Sri Lanka’s National Digital Signature Ecosystem eMudhra Limited (NSE:EMUDHRA) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- eMudhra announces a strategic partnership with LankaPay to enable...
The narrowing of the euro area current account balance in 2025
ECB - European Central Bank
Prepared by Lorenz Emter, Michael Fidora, Fausto Pastoris and Martin Schmitz Published as part of the ECB Economic Bulletin, Issue 4/2026. The euro area current account surplus narrowed markedly in 2025 under the impact of US trade tariffs, the...
Sri Lanka Photography Tour: 13-Day Expedition Itinerary Released
EIN Presswire
This Sri Lanka photo tour, for beginning and advanced photographers, delivers 11 full days of shooting across 6 destinations in Sri Lanka COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sri Lanka Photography Tour: An...
Sri Lanka issues alert as air quality worsens
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Air pollution in several Sri Lankan cities reached unhealthy levels on Wednesday morning, prompting officials to warn residents to take precautions.
DDG Nordquist highlights role of trade remedies amid global trade challenges at Seoul Forum
World Trade Organization
I'm honored to be here to address the 24th Annual Seoul International Forum on Trade Remedies.
Asia Actual Expands With a New Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka
EIN Presswire
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asia Actual, a medical device regulatory consulting firm, opened an office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in January 2026. The expansion marks the 16th Asia-Pacific market the company...
U.S. Tamil Diaspora Welcomes Swiss-Led Talks on Sri Lanka, Calls for Tamil Solution Based on History and Law
EIN Presswire
U.S. Tamil Diaspora supports Swiss dialogue, stressing that Tamil political rights must follow UN decolonization principles.
Avelve Introduces AI-Fluent Executive Assistants to Help Founder-Led Businesses Reclaim 15-20 Hours Per Week
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As founder-led companies around the world face mounting operational challenges, Avelve is pointing to a growing trend in how entrepreneurs are establishing and scaling their businesses.
Cinnamon Sri Lanka Resorts Launches ‘Cinnamon DISCOVERY Island Rewards’
EIN Presswire
SRI LANKA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cinnamon Sri Lanka Resorts has launched Cinnamon DISCOVERY Island Rewards, a new loyalty initiative designed to bring the global Double D$ campaign by Cinnamon DISCOVERY to travellers visiting...
UN Human Rights Office Finds Widespread Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Tamil Survivors in Sri Lanka
EIN Presswire
UN report finds conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka was widespread and systemic, with Tamil survivors still denied justice and reparations.
China Willing to Forge Deeper Sri Lanka Ties
MENAFN
(MENAFN) China expressed determination to strengthen its strategic alliance with Sri Lanka as Foreign Minister Wang Yi made an unscheduled transit stop in the island nation Monday while returning from African engagements.
Sri Lanka Floods Death Toll Climbs to 330, Emergency Declared
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka imposed a nationwide state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed at least 330 people, officials said Sunday.
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