News and events

China says SL is a strategic partner

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena that they consider Sri Lanka a strategic partner as he expressed his wish t...

Scientists have discovered a simple way to cook rice that dramatically cuts the calories

Rice, the lifeblood of so many nations' cuisines, is perhaps the most ubiquitous food in the world. In Asia, where an estimated 90 percent of all rice is consumed, ...

Cinnamon Grand most intelligent building in Sri Lanka

At the cusp of realising its sustainability vision of becoming the most sustainable five star city hotel by 2015, Cinnamon Grand today holds the pioneering stance o...

Emir of Qatar, Sri Lankan President discuss bilateral cooperation

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a brief state visit at the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena.

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Coffee at your fingertips with Barista Lavazza

Barista introduces Mobile App for Android and iOS Users

Colombo, March 12th 2015: In another pioneering venture, industry leader in the café cul...

New Zealand Trade Commissioner wants more tie-ups with Sri Lanka

The New Zealand Trade Commissioner for New Delhi and Colombo Kevin Mckenna recently visited the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to discuss ways and means of exploring po...

Hakeem officiates at Sri Lanka’s Intl. Water Day celebration

Sri Lanka’s International Water Day celebration was held at the BMICH on 22 March with the participation of several top Government officials led by Urban Developm...

Fashion with a passion for wildlife

Protecting wildlife and animals has now become a global issue. With fast paced development all over the world, including Sri Lanka, it is of great concern but also ...

Sanga, Mahela bid adieu to ODI cricket

Kumar Sangakkara bid farewell to limited overs cricket today, disappointed with a World Cup quarter-final defeat but happy that Sri Lanka were in a better place tha...

SL bat against SA in quarter-final

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the first World Cup quarter-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday...