The 28th National ICT Awards

The 28th National ICT Awards

The 28th National ICT Awards ceremony took place in Monarch Imperial on Friday 25th September evening under the auspices of Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy. National ICT Awards is the most prestigious ICT Awards Night in Sri Lanka from which […]

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DFCC Bank Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification

DFCC Bank Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification

DFCC Bank has achieved ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), reinforcing its commitment to maintaining critical banking services and protecting customer interests during unexpected disruptions. The internationally recognised certification validates the Bank’s business continuity framework, confirming that its governance, risk management, contingency planning, and response mechanisms meet global best practices for […]

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NDB directors seek foreign firm’s assistance to recover defrauded funds

NDB directors seek foreign firm’s assistance to recover defrauded funds

Media reports indicate that National Development Bank (NDB) is preparing to engage a foreign specialist firm to recover funds and digital assets identified through a forensic audit into the massive internal financial fraud amounting to Rs. 13.69 billion at NDB. Meanwhile, it is also reported that the final forensic audit report prepared by Deloitte Touche […]

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Cabinet clears Rs. 511.78 m contract for wastewater network at Batticaloa textile investment zone

Cabinet clears Rs. 511.78 m contract for wastewater network at Batticaloa textile investment zone

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding of a contract to build the internal wastewater collection network and pumping system at the Textile Manufacturing Investment Zone in the Punnai Kuda area of the Eravurpattu Divisional Secretariat Division, Batticaloa District. On 2 November 2020, the Cabinet had earlier approved the development of infrastructure facilities in the […]

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Seven Big Wins for Expolanka Leisure Cluster at National ICT Awards 2026

Seven Big Wins for Expolanka Leisure Cluster at National ICT Awards 2026

The Expolanka Leisure Cluster secured seven awards at the National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2026, including two Gold, one Silver, two Bronze and two Merit Awards, marking a significant achievement for the cluster and recognising its continued investment in technology, innovation and digital solutions across its travel and visa businesses. Leading the recognition, Classic Travel […]

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Sri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in August

Sri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in August

Earnings from Sri Lankan apparel exports declined by 7.4% in August 2026 compared to the corresponding month in the previous year. Central Bank of Sri Lanka export figures revealed that earnings fell to 434.8 million US dollars in August 2026, down from 469.6 million US dollars recorded in August 2025. Cumulative apparel export earnings for […]

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Tourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 pace

Tourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 pace

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has crossed the 1.7 million arrival mark for 2026, with over 23,000 visitors registered during the first four days of October, but arrivals remain about 2% below last year’s pace as the industry enters its crucial winter season. According to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority […]

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