THE HILL CAPITAL WELCOMES KANDY MYST BY CINNAMON
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Indra Traders is set to expand its footprint in Sri Lanka’s hill capital with the launch of Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, which
JOHANN PERIES REACHES SUMMIT OF HISTORY
Mountaineer and hairstylist Johann Peries became the first Sri Lankan to reach the summit of Antarctica’s highest peak on Mount Vinson recently, marking a
MRS. WORLD 2025 ISHADI AMANDA STANDS TALL
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda (pictured on the right) was adjudged first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas on 30 January. The coveted title was won by
STATE-OF-THE-ART CONVENTION CENTRE FOR PORT CITY COLOMBO
China has undertaken to construct a large exhibition and convention centre at the Colombo Port City, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in mid
BACK IN BUSINESS
From less than 200,000 annual inbound travellers at the height of the pandemic in 2021, Sri Lanka welcomed more than two million visitors last year – from slightly less
SKY-HIGH CONFIDENCE
The LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence Index (BCI) surged by 24 basis points in January to reach 198, from 174 in the month prior. This marks its highest
LONELY PLANET HAILS SCENIC ROUTE
The Colombo-Badulla train journey has been ranked the seventh best in the world for 2025 by Lonely Planet, showcasing Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes and cultural richness
PORT CITY BREAKS NEW GROUND
The US$ 120 million marina development at the Port City Colombo kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on 10 January, which was attended by state officials, and
DeepSeek has rattled the ai industry. Here’s a quick look at other chinese ai models
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using
Championing female fighters
Despite numerous initiatives focussed on women’s empowerment, the challenges faced by female athletes often remain overlooked. In a groundbreaking moment for Sri Lankan martial arts, Nimesha Kumari – an undefeated female fighter – secured a historic sponsorship from the Asian Security Group. This marks the first comprehensive support for a combat sportswoman outside boxing in […]