FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline and a leading low-cost carrier, this week announced the launch of Business Class across its regional network, effective 25 April 2025. The move marks a key milestone in the airline’s evolution, blending premium features with its hallmark affordability and reliability. Designed for the modern business traveller, the […]

LankaPay is poised to significantly enhance Sri Lanka’s appeal to Chinese tourists by launching WeChat Pay integration within two weeks. This initiative will enable over 400,000 LANKAQR merchants nationwide to accept mobile payments directly from Chinese visitors, according to LankaPay CEO Channa De Silva. Building upon the earlier introduction of WeChat Pay in Sri Lanka […]

Sri Lanka’s award-winning crab restaurant, Ministry of Crab founded by chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa together with Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara opened its first outpost in Australia on the 10th of April, making the restaurant in Melbourne its 10th restaurant opening. Ministry of Crab, Melbourne is located at 226, Flinders Lane, a 5-minute walk from the iconic Flinders Street […]

The 54th Skål Asia Congress is set to take place in Sri Lanka from 26th – 29th June 2025, bringing together industry leaders for an unforgettable networking and cultural experience! Source: https://www.facebook.com/skalinternationalasia/photos/the-54th-sk%C3%A5l-asia-congress-is-set-to-take-place-in-sri-lanka-from-26th-29th-jun/1029028409262306/

Belihuloya Trails is going to be one of the leading brands for promoting Tourism in Belihuloya. It is scheduled to be opened on the 8th of April to the public and the grand opening is to be held on the 23rd April 2025. Belihuloya, with its lush landscapes and rugged terrain, is a trekker’s paradise […]

The Colombo Shopping Festival – Surya Mangalya 2025 commenced at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), drawing large crowds ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The festival happend from April 4 to 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. , offering a wide range of goods including ready-made clothing, footwear, electronic devices, […]

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Veganism is often perceived as a modern trend, with global campaigns promoting plant-based diets flooding the marketplace. In Sri Lanka, this trend has arrived with a commercial spin, with restaurants and brands marketing vegan options at premium prices. Yet, when we delve into the cultural fabric of Sri Lanka, we find The post A commercial scam or a traditional way of life? appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy The Sri Lankan school system is rooted in tradition and high academic expectations, with homework considered a fundamental part of student life. Yet, this practice has come under scrutiny as more research and comparisons with successful global education models reveal its limitations. In Sri Lanka, homework contributes significantly to academic stress, The post Homework overload: A strain on Sri Lankan school children’s development appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy The city of Anuradhapura, with its kingdom and civilisation, stood as a marvel of the ancient world during its peak. Even after the city fell into disrepair and was largely forgotten, its legacy continued to inspire awe. Among the most notable features of this ancient metropolis are its monumental art and The post A Nation that Mastered the Art of Water (Part 39) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy We have learned from childhood that the world’s great civilisations and cities were brought down by wars, civil crises, droughts, famines, floods, and climate change. But what is often overlooked is that deadly diseases played a major role in the collapse of these great cities and civilisations. Microorganisms such as bacteria The post Ancient diseases that shook the world appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Although Sri Lanka has a long history of male monarchs, and the pages of its historical chronicles and inscriptions are filled with praises of their valorous acts, less is narrated about the valorous queens who graced the paths of Sri Lanka’s history. Queens and brave Bhikkhunis of Sri Lanka are also The post Queen Anula The Cursed Flame of Anuradhapura appeared first on Ceylon Today.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.7 million arrivals so far for 2024 with over 100,000 visitors welcomed during the first 17 days of November 2024, signalling a strong momentum as the year-end holiday season approaches. From 1-17 November 2024, the country received 103,315 tourists, pushing the year-to-date (YTD) figure to […]