Latest news from Sri Lanka, in Sri Lankan newspapers
New Zealand committed to strengthen bilateral relations with Sri Lanka
New Zealand is committed to strengthen its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s first resident High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro (…)
Colombo Gazette -
4 February 2025
JKH records EBITDA of Rs. 14.28 b in Q3
Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday announced it has achieved Group EBITDA of Rs. 14.28 billion in the third quarter of the financial year 2024/25, reflecting a 4% year-on-year (YoY) increase.
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4 February 2025
Trump administration looks to increase trade with Sri Lanka
The Donald Trump administration is looking to increase trade and investment with Sri Lanka, the new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. On behalf of the United States of America, Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Sri (…)
Colombo Gazette -
4 February 2025
Sirin Park Eco Coconut Tour introduced in Hikkduwa
Canadian investor pumps in Rs. 200 Mn In an effort to enhance tourism, disseminate Buddhist teachings, and promote animal welfare, the Sirin Park Eco Guided Tour in Horagampitiya, Hikkaduwa has been established with an investment of Rs. 200 (…)
Lanka Business News -
4 February 2025
SLT is giving unlimited data for Independence Day
SLT is offering free unlimited data for its Fibre and ADSL home broadband customers in line with Independence Day. However, it will be interesting to see how far the operator can handle the traffic given the expected usage across the board. (…)
ReadMe -
4 February 2025
“Let us unite for national revival” – President Anura Kumara
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Following is the message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day: “Today, as we celebrate the 77th National Independence Day, we do so with hopes and aspirations for a new kind (…)
LankaPuvath -
4 February 2025
Japan Provides Grant Aid to Improve Air Pollution Monitoring
On February 3rd 2025, Ms. IKUINA Akiko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Government of Japan, witnessed the signing ceremony where H.E. Mr. SAIDA Shinichi, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Mr. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, (…)
Lanka Business News -
4 February 2025
First runner-up at the Mrs. World pageant returns to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda, who was picked as the first runner-up at the Mrs. World pageant held in Las Vegas, US, returned to Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Amanda was welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport by local organisers of the Mrs. Sri (…)
Colombo Gazette -
4 February 2025
President says Sri Lanka’s national spiri tarnished by hatred and anger
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka’s national spirit has been tarnished by hatred and anger. He said this while speaking at the 77th National Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square in Colombo. The President (…)
Colombo Gazette -
4 February 2025
UK in touch with Sri Lanka over death of British woman in Colombo
The UK is in touch with Sri Lanka over the death of a British woman in Colombo, the Independent reported. The British woman reportedly died after falling ill at a hostel in Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old was taken to hospital after collapsing while (…)
Colombo Gazette -
4 February 2025
JKH records EBITDA of Rs.14.28 billion in Q3 2024/25
EBITDA* (Rs.’000) Quarter ended 31 December Nine months ending 31 December 2024/25 2023/24 % 2024/25 2023/24 % Transportation 1,641,927 2,327,195 (29) 5,179,274 6,445,653 (20) Consumer Foods 1,305,789 896,922 46 4,409,597 2,853,162 55 Retail (…)
Lanka Business News -
4 February 2025
President to launch ‘GovPay’ on February 7
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The initial step in the digitalisation of Government services, ‘GovPay’, will be officially launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on February 7. This ground-breaking initiative will (…)
LankaPuvath -
4 February 2025
Renowned Entrepreneur Harry Jayawardena passes away
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Renowned entrepreneur Harry Jayawardena, chairman of Sri Lanka’s Stassen Group and several major publicly listed companies, has passed away, a company representative confirmed. Under his leadership, the Stassen (…)
LankaPuvath -
4 February 2025
Corporate colossus Ken Balendra passes away
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prominent corporate leader in Sri Lanka, Kandiah ‘Ken’ Balendra passed away yesterday. He was 85. Balendra was the first Sri Lankan Chairman of John Keells Holdings Ltd and several large companies including Brandix, (…)
LankaPuvath -
4 February 2025
BOI targets $ 2 b FDIs in 2025
Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath last week revealed that it targets to attract $ 2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.
FT -
4 February 2025
Business confidence at 10-year high
Pioneering business magazine LMD notes, in its forthcoming February edition, that the unique index that measures business confidence has soared for the fourth consecutive month “as economic indicators strengthen.”
FT -
4 February 2025
CSE begins February negatively
The Colombo stock market yesterday began a new month on a negative note amidst moderate activity, with some attributing it to lacklustre investor interest ahead of the 4 February Independence Day holiday.
FT -
4 February 2025
Elon Musk alleges USAID a “criminal organisation”
Washington DC: Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Sunday, calling it a “criminal organisation” after Donald Trump moved to freeze the bulk of Washington’s foreign assistance for three months.
FT -
4 February 2025
