General Tamil Nadu Garment Makers Strengthen Manufacturing Foothold in Sri Lanka
South Indian Apparel Industry Eyes Sri Lanka as Key Production Hub Apparel manufacturers from Tamil Nadu are increasingly expanding their manufacturing…
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General Sri Lanka Scales Back Tourism Ambitions as 2026 Arrival and Revenue Targets Are Revised Downward
Sri Lanka has revised its tourist arrival and revenue targets for 2026, scaling back earlier ambitions as the country continues to navigate a complex…
General PM Amarasuriya Raises Alarm Over Decline in Boys Staying in School Past 16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed serious concern over a worrying trend emerging in Sri Lanka's education landscape — a steady decline in the…
General Nanda Malini Dies at 82: Sri Lanka Mourns Legendary Singer
Sri Lanka is mourning the passing of one of its most beloved musical treasures, Nanda Malini, who died yesterday at the age of 82. Her death marks the end of…
General University Students Facing Growing Drug Addiction Crisis, Warns Academic
A senior academic has raised the alarm over a deepening drug addiction problem among Sri Lanka's university student population, warning that the crisis has…
General Sri Lanka Becomes First Nation to Import China's Pilotless Air Taxi Certification System
Sri Lanka has made history by becoming the first country in the world to purchase China's exported certification framework for autonomous, pilotless air taxis…
General Singer Finance Lanka to Raise Capital Through Major Rights Issue of Over 76 Million Shares
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC has announced plans to proceed with a substantial rights issue, offering 76,648,787 new shares to its existing shareholders as part…
General JICA Senior Vice President Shohei Hara Visits Sri Lanka to Review Ongoing Development Projects
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Senior Vice President Shohei Hara has made an official visit to Sri Lanka to conduct on-the-ground inspections of…
General Routine Three-Wheeler Stop Unravels Alleged $1 Billion Foreign Exchange Scandal, Police Reveal
What began as an ordinary roadside check on a three-wheeler has snowballed into one of Sri Lanka's most significant foreign exchange fraud investigations, with…
General Sri Lanka Observes Three Days of National Mourning Following Death of Legendary Singer Nanda Malini
Sri Lanka has entered a period of national mourning lasting three days in honour of Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini, one of the country's most celebrated and beloved…
General Nanda Malini: Life and Legacy of Sri Lanka's Celebrated Music Icon
Sri Lanka is grieving the loss of one of its most celebrated musical icons, as funeral arrangements have been announced for veteran singer Nanda Malini, whose…
General Laser Beams at Perahera Elephants Will Lead to Immediate Arrest, Police Warn
Authorities have issued a stern warning to the public ahead of this year's Kandy Esala Perahera, cautioning that anyone found pointing laser beams at elephants…
General School Principal Stabbed to Death by Students in Indian State of Telangana
Authorities in the southern Indian state of Telangana have arrested two students in connection with the brutal murder of a school principal who was stabbed 27…
General Sri Lanka Scales Back 2026 Tourism Goals Amid Middle East Conflict Impact
Sri Lanka has revised downward its tourism arrival and revenue targets for 2026, following a notable decline in high-end visitor numbers attributed to…
General Health Minister Pledges Week-Long Fix for Cancer Drug Shortage in Government Hospitals
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged a critical shortage of Filgrastim injections at government hospitals across Sri Lanka, assuring Parliament…
General Parliament Erupts Over BASL's "Threat" Allegation Against Government
A heated exchange broke out in Parliament this week after Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa challenged the Bar Association of Sri…
General Trump Threatens Harshest-Ever Economic Crackdown on Iran and Its Trade Partners
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose what he describes as the most severe economic measures ever directed against Iran, warning…
General Israeli Embassy Raises Concern Over Protest Staged at Jewish Site in Sri Lanka
The Israeli Embassy in Sri Lanka has formally expressed alarm following a protest that took place at a Jewish site on the island, drawing international…
General Fourteen Lamborghinis Transit Through Sri Lanka Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Fourteen Lamborghini luxury sports cars have made an unexpected stopover in Sri Lanka, arriving at Hambantota Port before being transported overland to…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Devastating El Niño Impact With Heavy Rains and Severe Drought Expected
Island Nation on Alert as Historic El Niño Threatens Extreme Weather Disruption Sri Lanka is preparing for what experts are describing as one of the most…
General Malaysian Auto Giant Proton Makes Its Entry Into Sri Lanka's Automotive Market
Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton has officially entered the Sri Lankan market, marking a significant development in the island nation's automotive…
General Fake Quote Falsely Attributed to Former Sri Lankan Official on Retirement Age — AFP Fact Check
Fabricated Statement Circulates Online A misleading graphic circulating on social media has falsely attributed a quote about raising the retirement age to a…
General Sri Lanka Stands Alone as South Asia's Most Universally Liked Nation, Pew Research Reveals
Sri Lanka has emerged as the only country in South Asia that is viewed favourably by all of its neighbouring nations, according to new findings from a major…
General Sri Lanka Races Towards Commercial Air Taxi Future With Pilotless Drone Technology
Island Nation Positions Itself as Regional Pioneer in Urban Air Mobility Sri Lanka is making significant strides towards becoming one of the region's early…