10+ hour, 31+ min ago   (484+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Naveed Rozais Food festivals at hotels often focus on bringing a particular international cuisine to Colombo, but Courtyard by Marriott Colombo took a different approach earlier this month, turning its attention closer to home. Held from 3 to 6 September…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (412+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Danara Kulathilaka The Government is yet to consider compensating northern fishermen for fishing gear and equipment allegedly damaged by Indian bottom trawlers operating in Sri Lankan waters, despite requests by fishing communities and recorded losses. Department of Fisheries…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (99+ words) 02 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka’s traditional agricultural heritage and sustainable food practices at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026 in Bhutan. Delivering the keynote address, the Prime Minister noted that Sri Lanka’s…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (688+ words) 19 Aug 2026 | By Venessa Anthony For a limited time this August, Colombo Kitchen at Sheraton Colombo is transporting diners to the richly layered world of Mughlai cuisine with An Ode To Mughlai Heritage, a showcase of dishes inspired by the culinary…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (83+ words) The Morning 16 Aug 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Agriculture has launched a programme to produce 50% of Sri Lanka’s annual big onion requirement locally. The country consumes around 320,000 metric tonnes of big onions annually, with the department targeting half of…...