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Looking for jobs in Sri Lanka? We hand-picked the top 9 job & career platforms used by local candidates and employers—ranging from ATS-driven portals to mobile-first job boards, so you can compare features, get instant alerts, and apply faster. Each platform below links to its Ten.lk listing for quick access.

Escape the hustle of Colombo in just a couple of hours! Discover beaches, hills, and adventure destinations perfect for a weekend getaway. From Bentota’s golden sands to Kandy’s cultural charm, here are the top 2–3 hour trips near Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s economy is steadily recovering, digital adoption is increasing, and consumers are demanding more local & niche services. In this environment, there are many small business ideas that have strong potential with moderate investment. This post explores ten of the best business ideas tailored for Sri Lanka in 2025, motivations to start, and how listing on Ten.lk can help you get customers faster.

Motivation can spark action, but discipline sustains it. This article explores the difference between the two, highlights essential books to read, and explains why a balance of both is key to personal and professional success.

Ten.lk is Sri Lanka’s all-in-one business directory that helps you connect with customers across the island. Whether you’re starting fresh or already listed, it’s easy to add, claim, or update your business profile. Watch our quick video to see how simple it is to get featured and start reaching more people today!

Sri Lanka speaks in three hello’s,“ආයුබෝවන්”, “வணக்கம்”, and “Hello”, and most days you’ll hear all three. We are a small island with big variety: Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher, Malay, and more; Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Christians; city pace and village rhythm. Yet in the everyday, at the kadé over plain tea, inside school assemblies, at office lunch tables, during Avurudu, Vesak, Thai Pongal, Eid, and Christmas, we practice a quiet art of living together. We switch languages mid-sentence, trade short eats, share cricket scores, and light lamps for our neighbours’ festivals. Differences do exist, food rules, dress codes, rituals, greetings, but so do strong similarities: hospitality, respect for elders, pride in education, and a reflex for helping during hard times. This piece tours those ordinary moments and offers practical etiquette tips, and a few business pointers, so we can celebrate what makes us distinct while strengthening what we share.