The first quarter of the 21st century officially concluded on December 31, 2025. For Sri Lanka, these 25 years since 2001 have been a period of profound and parallel narratives—catastrophic conflict followed by fragile peace, severe economic shocks alongside...
For generations, rural communities across Sri Lanka have practiced Kithul Madeema, a traditional method of tapping sap from the kithul palm (Caryota urens). In December 2025, this living tradition reached an international milestone when UNESCO inscribed it on the Representative List...
The National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited (NCGIL) is set to transform the landscape for Sri Lanka’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), offering much-needed support to fuel entrepreneurship and economic growth.
“NCGI is ready to serve Sri Lanka’s small businesses,”...
Sri Lanka Imposes 18% VAT on Cross-Border Digital Services Provided from 1st October 2025
New VAT Compliance Framework for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers in Sri Lanka – Effective October 1, 2025
By Suresh R I Perera
The Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka has...
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Now, an innovative technology developed by engineers at Drexel University could revolutionize the way we treat atherosclerosis—a condition caused by the buildup of cholesterol,...
The year was 1977, the venue The International Film Festival in Delhi, India. Sri Lanka’s entry in the competition was Amaranath Jayathilake’s Siripala and Ranmenika. Playing the title role of the outlaw’s wife was Malini Fonseka, looking every inch...
The Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL) is a fascinating and complex phenomenon in the field of geophysics, representing the largest gravity anomaly on Earth. Discovered in 1948 by Dutch geophysicist Felix Andries Vening Meinesz, this "gravity hole" continues to...
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, NORBU AI emerges as a pioneering tool designed to enhance the understanding and practice of Buddhism. Named "Neural Operator for Responsible Buddhist Understanding," NORBU serves as an interactive chatbot that connects users to...
Dual-flush toilets have become a staple in modern bathroom design, offering an efficient solution to water conservation. The idea was first conceptualized by American industrial designer Victor Papanek, who discussed it in his 1976 book "Design For The Real...
A Presidential pardon was granted to Diyunuge Edward Henry Pedris, who was unjustly executed on July 7, 1915 following a wrongful trial by a Court Martial set up by the Governor of Ceylon on 25th June 1915.
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