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Record-Breaking Remittances: Sri Lanka’s Migrant Workers Send Over $777M in July, Surpassing $5.38B in First Seven Months

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances reached a record US$777.6 million in July 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 12 per ...

Aug 10, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged foreign exchange, July 2026, Migrant Workers, Overseas Sri Lankans, Remittances, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka economy, Sri Lanka remittances 2026, Sri Lankan Diaspora, Workers Remittances

Colombo Steps Into the Spotlight as South Asia’s Next Entertainment Destination

As the contemporary urban landscape of Sri Lanka undergoes a profound architectural and cultural metamorphosis, the metropolitan centre of Colombo ...

Aug 8, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged Cinnamon Box Office, Colombo, Entertainment, Sri Lanka

Colombo Crowned ‘Most Happening City’ in the World by Renowned Travel Writer Juliet Coombe

In an exciting and resounding endorsement that has captured the attention of international travellers and the global Sri Lankan community ...

Aug 7, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tourism, travel

Sri Lanka Joins 14 Nations in FIA-Backed Road Safety Initiative to Protect Pedestrians at High-Risk Crossings

In an ambitious coordinated effort to bolster transportation security and mitigate urban vulnerabilities across the Asia-Pacific region, Sri Lanka has ...

Jul 30, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged FIA, Pedestrian Protection, Road Safety, Sri Lanka

India Reinstates Free Visa Scheme for Sri Lankan Pilgrims , Strengthening Religious and Cultural Ties

The enduring spiritual, cultural, and historical affinities shared between India and Sri Lanka have been further fortified through a significant ...

Jul 28, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged Cultural Ties, India, Pilgrimage, Sri Lanka, Visa Scheme

Eight Tons of Coastal Plastic Waste Recycled in Landmark Sri Lanka Marine Cleanup

In a significant advancement for the preservation of Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has officially ...

Jul 22, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged coastal cleanup, coastal plastic waste, environmental protection, marine environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority, marine pollution, MEPA, ocean conservation, plastic bottle recycling, plastic waste recycling, recycling Sri Lanka, Samantha Gunasekara, Sri Lanka

WHO Joins College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka Centenary Celebration , 100 Years of Public Health Leadership

The landscape of public health in Sri Lanka reached a monumental milestone this week as the College of Community Physicians ...

Jul 22, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged CCPSL, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Community Physicians, Dr Anil Jasinghe, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, Dr Vindya Kumarapeli, Dr. Asela Gunawardena, healthcare Sri Lanka, Kalutara Model, Kalutara National Health Unit, maternal and child health, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, preventive healthcare, primary healthcare, Public Health Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan public health, WHO Sri Lanka, World Health Organization

LankaData Adds Official Cabinet Decisions to Sri Lanka’s Open Data Platform

The landscape of public information in Sri Lanka has undergone a profound transformation with the latest expansion of LankaData, a ...

Jul 12, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged Cabinet Decisions, LankaData, Open Data, Sri Lanka

ADB Approves $57.4 Million for Clean Energy: Rooftop Solar & Virtual Net Metering Coming to Sri Lanka

In a significant advancement for the sustainable energy landscape of Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has officially approved ...

Jun 28, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged ADB, Asian Development Bank, Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Triumphs in Kingston! Lions Secure 41-Run Win Over West Indies in 1st ODI

The lush, verdant landscapes of Kingston, Jamaica, served as the backdrop for a significant cricketing milestone on Wednesday, 3 June ...

Jun 4, 2026 Posted by Canadaadmin In Article Tagged Cricket, Kingston, Sri Lanka, West Indies