General Indian Tourists Now Outspend the Average Visitor to Sri Lanka, New Data Reveals
A Shift in Spending Patterns India's growing middle class and its increasing appetite for international travel have translated into a significant economic…
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General Emirates Doubles A350 Flights to Colombo in Major Boost for Sri Lanka's Tourism Sector
Sri Lanka's travel and tourism industry has received a significant shot in the arm as Emirates airline announces it will double its Airbus A350 operations to…
General SLPP Slams Proposed Retirement Age Extension for Judges, Urges Opposition Unity
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has strongly condemned the government's reported plan to extend the retirement age of judges, labelling the move as…
General South African World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Tragically at 25
South Africa has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of international footballer Jayden Adams, a promising young midfielder who had been part…
General Drug Trafficking at the Root of Deadly Sri Lanka Prison Riot, Minister Reveals
Minister Points to Drug Smuggling as Trigger for Fatal Prison Unrest Sri Lanka's government has attributed a deadly riot that broke out inside one of the…
General Dengue Surge: Sri Lanka Records Close to 8,000 New Cases in a Single Week
Island-wide dengue activity intensifies in mid-July Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant rise in dengue fever cases, with health authorities reporting…
General Ayomal Perera Shatters 26-Year-Old National Record in 400m Hurdles
Sri Lankan athletics has a new milestone to celebrate, as sprinter Ayomal Perera has broken the national record in the 400 metres hurdles — a mark that had…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Dip 6.2% in June Despite Central Bank's Aggressive Dollar Purchases
Sri Lanka's gross official foreign reserves fell by 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest data, raising fresh questions about the pace of reserve…
General UN Raises Alarm Over Recent Wave of Prison Violence in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed serious concern over a recent outbreak of violence inside Sri Lankan prisons, with a spokesperson…
General SJB Pradeshiya Sabha Member Nabbed With Illegal Firearm in Ambalangoda
An elected local government representative from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been taken into custody after being found in possession of an illegal…
General Twenty-Six Dead as Violence Erupts at Sri Lanka Prison, Families Left Grieving
Deadly Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives Behind Bars Families across Sri Lanka are in mourning following a devastating prison riot that claimed the lives of at…
General Minister Accepts Responsibility as Sri Lanka's Deadliest Prison Riot Leaves 26 Dead
Nation Reels From Unprecedented Prison Violence Sri Lanka is confronting the aftermath of the deadliest prison riot in its history, after violence erupted…
General Sri Lanka Named Among World's Top Budget Travel Destinations for Summer 2026 as Global Travellers Seek Affordable Luxury
Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of the most affordable and rewarding travel destinations in the world for the summer of 2026, joining a select group of…
General Afghan Cricket Mourns as Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Passes Away
Afghanistan cricket has been struck by grief following the death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a pioneering figure in the nation's remarkable rise in…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Exchange Holds Steady Despite Tourism Dip as China Ties and Remittances Shore Up Economy
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange position has demonstrated resilience in June 2026, even as tourism earnings registered a notable decline during the period, with…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Decline 6.2% in June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable decline of 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest available data, raising fresh questions…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Presidential Pardon System with Transparent New Framework
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has taken a significant step toward reforming one of the country's most scrutinised legal processes, receiving…
General Bandaranaike Airport Bird Strike: Turkish Airlines Flight Lands Safely
A Turkish Airlines aircraft travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to Istanbul, Turkey, has landed safely following a bird strike…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 67,000 Cases and 47 Deaths Recorded
Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge as dengue fever continues to spread across the island, with authorities recording 67,143 cases and 47…
General Sri Lanka Enters New Era of Digital Payments With Launch of First 'Tap & Pay' Mobile Wallet
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its digital financial landscape with the launch of the country's first mobile wallet equipped with 'Tap &…
General Sri Lanka Records Mixed Results in Tourism and Remittances for June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange inflows presented a mixed picture in June 2026, with workers' remittances posting solid year-on-year growth while tourism earnings…
General Sri Lanka Introduces New Regulatory Framework Governing Presidential Pardons
Sri Lanka is set to implement new regulations governing the exercise of presidential pardons, a significant development that touches on the intersection of…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 67,000 Cases and 47 Deaths Reported
Island-wide dengue situation raises serious public health concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the country recording more than…
General UN Demands Independent Investigation into Deadly Sri Lanka Prison Violence
International Pressure Mounts Over Sri Lanka Prison Incident The United Nations has called on Sri Lankan authorities to conduct a transparent and independent…