Honey offering at Randoli Perahera

A group of indigenous people made a traditional honey offering during the first Randoli Perahera in Kandy today. This special ritual is done as a sign of respect and devotion to the sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Hamuduruwan). For centuries, as the Tooth Relic moved from one ancient kingdom to another, people offered various gifts in its honour. Since it …

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Tourists get driving license in 5 minutes at Air Port

Sri Lanka has established a new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic in the Arrivals Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, offering foreign tourists the convenience of obtaining a valid driving license within a mere five minutes. This new facility was officially opened under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation, Bimal …

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All set: Sri Lanka’s Zimbabwe tour confirmed for August–September 2025

Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team will tour Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 7, 2025, as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tour will include two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The ODIs are scheduled for August 29 and 31, …

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Intex 2025: Textile Giants Gather in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome thousands of global industry professionals as Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair, returns for its 17th edition. The event will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Organised by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd, the three-day …

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