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Mahinda Samarasinghe, Diplomat likely to Become the Future President of Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka’s political landscape continues to evolve in the aftermath of economic crisis, debt restructuring, and shifting party alliances, attention is increasingly turning to experienced political figures who possess both domestic governance credentials and international standing. Among the names occasionally mentioned in political circles is Mahinda Samarasinghe, a veteran politician and diplomat whose career…
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“Walk for Peace” or Animal Cruelty? Aloka Controversy Explodes
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The proposed “Walk for Peace” in Sri Lanka, scheduled from April 21 to April 28, 2026, is not a symbolic or short ceremonial event but a multi-day public procession covering significant distance across public roads, beginning with observances in Anuradhapura and proceeding through Dambulla, Matale, Kandy, and several towns before concluding in…
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Time to Switch? Sri Lanka Fuel Prices put EV drivers in Pole position
On some mornings in Colombo, the arithmetic of daily life has become brutally simple. A school run, a commute, a delivery route – each now begins not with distance, but with cost. At the petrol station, numbers tick upward with a relentlessness that has come to define Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery. For a growing number…
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NewsDive Expands Beyond Borders, Offering AI-Curated News for a Global Audience
In a media landscape crowded with noise and fragmentation, NewsDive is emerging as a platform with ambitions far beyond Sri Lanka. While initially positioned as a smart news solution for local users, the platform is now framing itself as a global AI-powered news aggregator, designed to deliver the most relevant stories to users no matter where they are…
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Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Sees Weekly Decline, Falling 3.4% Since Last Friday
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Friday, having dropped 3.4 percent from last week, data on its site showed. The All Share Price Index was down 0.21 percent, or 44.21 points, at 21,375.73. The S&P SL20 closed down 0.59 percent, or 35.53 points, at 5,999.99. Turnover was 2.67 billion rupees. Top negative contributors…
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Iranian Warships – Request or Invitation?
COLOMBO – NEWSLINE DESK (EXPLANATORY NOTE) At first glance, the sequence appears contradictory. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that Iran requested permission for three warships to enter Sri Lankan waters. Shortly thereafter, the Iranian Ambassador suggested those vessels had been invited by Sri Lanka. Two versions. One narrative. Be that as it may, this…
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ADB Commits $100 Million to Protect Sri Lanka from West Asia Conflict Impact
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is prepared to provide an additional 100 million dollars in budget support as part of a financial package aimed at helping Sri Lanka mitigate the economic and financial impacts stemming from the conflict in West Asia, according to ADB President Masato Kanda. Sri Lanka has become the first member country…
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LankaPay Technnovation Awards Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Digital Payments
Commercial Bank won the Gold Award for “Excellence in Digital Payments” under the banks category at Sri Lanka’s LankaPay Technnovation Awards held on Tuesday. Bank of Ceylon won the Silver, while Hatton National Bank secured the Bronze. LOLC achieved its 7th consecutive Gold in the non-bank financial institutions category, with LB Finance being the runner-up.…
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Introducing Sinhala & English Audio News. Listen to Your Daily Digest on NewsDive
Staying informed shouldn’t be a chore. At NewsDive, we believe getting your daily news should be as easy as pressing a button. That’s why we’re adding a significant upgrade to our popular “Listen to News” feature, designed especially for our users in Sri Lanka. Now, you can experience your personalized daily news digest in both…
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NewsDive Now Available on AI Mart; Expanding Access to Real-Time AI-Powered News Intelligence in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 23, 2025 – In a significant step forward for Sri Lanka’s digital information ecosystem, NewsDive, the country’s first real-time AI-powered news aggregation and analysis platform, is now officially available on AI Mart (www.aimart.lk), Sri Lanka’s leading online marketplace for AI solutions, products, and services. Developed by Chat2Find, NewsDive has transformed the way journalists,…
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NewsDive Unveils “Listen to News” Audio Feature
Listen to Latest News August 10, 2025 — NewsDive, the AI-driven news aggregator known for delivering real-time, localized news digests, has expanded its multimedia toolkit by launching a brand-new “Listen to News” audio capability. This initiative aims to cater to today’s on-the-go news consumers, merging convenience with accessibility. What’s NewNewsDive’s updated interface now includes an…
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Advertising Opportunities with NewsDive
NewsDive, the AI-driven news aggregator empowering users worldwide, now offers a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions to help brands amplify their visibility and connect with highly engaged global audiences. 🔹 What Makes NewsDive Unique? Built by Chat2Find, NewsDive delivers real-time, on-demand news to users from any country, offering content by region, publisher (e.g. The New York Times, BBC,…
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NewsDive: World’s First Truly Localized, On-Demand AI News Aggregator
In a breakthrough for digital media consumption, Sri Lanka-based AI startup Chat2Find has launched NewsDive, a cutting-edge, AI-powered news aggregator designed for a global audience. Built to revolutionize how people around the world access and engage with news, NewsDive offers real-time, on-demand news delivery, multilingual support, and personalized experiences based on users’ locations, languages, and preferences. Unlike conventional…
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User Guide: How to Use NewsDive AI
Sri Lanka’s First AI-Powered Multilingual News Aggregator by Chat2Find 🧭 1. Getting Started 🌍 2. Multilingual News Access News Dive is multilingual by design, offering AI-powered summaries and news feeds in: 🔄 You can switch language preference in settings or directly on the homepage.✅ News summaries, headlines, and personalized alerts are available in your selected language. 📌 This multilingual…