General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status in Major Economic Milestone
Sri Lanka has regained its classification as an upper-middle-income country, marking a significant turning point in the island nation's economic recovery…
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General Colombo Arts University Shut Down Amid Surge in Dengue Cases
Temporary Closure Ordered as Dengue Spreads on Campus The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been forced to suspend operations…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 56,000 and Death Toll Reaches 35
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue outbreak, with the total number of confirmed cases climbing to 56,422 as of yesterday, while the death toll from the…
General World Bank Greenlights $150 Million Boost for Sri Lanka's REGROW Economic Reform Programme
The World Bank has approved a significant financial package of $150 million to support Sri Lanka's ongoing economic recovery efforts through the country's…
General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status as Economic Recovery Gains Cautious Momentum
Sri Lanka has regained its upper-middle-income country status, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's ongoing recovery from its worst economic…
General Municipal Councillor Nabbed Alongside Two Others Over Violent Assault at Anuradhapura Poson Festival
Authorities have taken three individuals into custody, including a sitting Municipal Councillor, in connection with an assault that took place at the…
General Gammanpila Lists Four Reasons Why Suresh Sallay Should Refuse to Hand Over Passwords
Former Minister and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila has stepped forward to publicly defend former State Intelligence Service (SIS)…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Best Island for 2026, Outranking Greece, Thailand and Portugal in Global Tourism Rankings
Sri Lanka has claimed a remarkable victory on the global tourism stage, being declared the world's best island destination for 2026 — surpassing celebrated…
General Thai Tragedy: Child Driver Kills Eight Buddhist Monks in Horrific Road Crash
Eight Monks Dead After Boy, 11, Loses Control of Pickup Truck Eight Buddhist monks have been killed and several others injured after an 11-year-old boy driving…
General Labour Ministry Orders Urgent Investigation Into Employee Assault at Popular Kottu Restaurant Chain
The Ministry of Labour has stepped in following a disturbing incident at a well-known kottu restaurant chain, directing the Labour Department to launch an…
General Sri Lanka Records Sharp 9.9% Drop in Tourist Arrivals During June
Tourist Numbers Show Significant Decline Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a notable setback, with visitor arrivals falling by 9.90 percent in June…
General ADB Commits $57 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Energy Across Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged US$57 million to accelerate the rollout of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Sri Lanka, marking a significant…
General President's Economic Advisor Takes Helm of Sri Lanka's Key Investment Body
Sri Lanka's President has appointed his economic advisor to lead the country's premier investment promotion institution, in a move seen as a signal of the…
General Eastern Province SDIG Varuna Jayasundara Summoned Before CID for Questioning
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) for the Eastern Province, Varuna Jayasundara, has presented himself before the Criminal Investigation…
General Human Rights Commission Rules Trincomalee Student's Exam Results Withheld Over Hijab Violated Fundamental Rights
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has determined that the withholding of GCE Advanced Level examination results from a student in Trincomalee on…
General World Bank Elevates Sri Lanka to Upper-Middle Income Economy Status
A Milestone in Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Journey Sri Lanka has achieved a significant economic milestone, with the World Bank upgrading the island nation…
General Sri Lanka Ranked #1 Best Island in the World by Big 7 Travel 2026
Sri Lanka has been bestowed one of the most prestigious honours in global tourism, being named the World's Best Island by Big 7 Travel, the internationally…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Potentially Severe El Niño as Officials Warn of 63% Probability
Sri Lanka is facing a significant climatic threat, with officials warning that the island nation has a 63% probability of experiencing a strong El Niño weather…
General Sri Lanka Records Sharp Drop in Tourist Arrivals for June, Down Nearly 10%
Tourism Numbers Take a Hit as June Figures Reveal Worrying Decline Sri Lanka's tourism sector has suffered a notable setback, with visitor arrivals falling by…
General Sajith Premadasa: Sri Lanka Should Draw Lessons from China's Economic Transformation
Opposition Leader Points to China as a Model for Economic Recovery Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on Sri Lanka to study and draw inspiration…
General Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Faces Corruption Charges Over Maize Seed Scandal
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been formally indicted before the Colombo High Court in connection with a corruption case involving maize seeds, marking a…
General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle Income Status — But World Bank Warning Signals Fragile Recovery
Sri Lanka has been reclassified as an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's long and painful…
General Fatal Crash on Galle–Colombo Road Claims Lives of Woman and Child in Katukurunda
A tragic road accident on the Galle–Colombo main road claimed the lives of a woman and a young child on Wednesday morning, after a passenger bus and a…
General India A Take On Sri Lanka A in Second Unofficial Test at Galle
Emerging Sides Clash in Galle for Second Unofficial Test The second unofficial Test match between India A and Sri Lanka A is underway at the picturesque Galle…