MESSAGE: Dr Arusha Cooray, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates As Sri Lanka celebrates its 78th Independence ...

Sri Lanka’s diplomatic strength, as a neutral power, has now come to the limelight after it played a role in persuading Pakistan to play against India in the T-20World. In fact, it has struck a chord ...

A quiet lake lies between green hills in the Central Highlands, Sri Lanka. Tea plantations and forests surround the water.

A delicate ecosystem covering only 6% of the Earth's surface, but home to up to 40% of animal and plant species. Their ...

In a viral video, the owner of a beachside restaurant in Tangalle was seen refusing to serve a group of locals. The man ...

New research into Cyclone Ditwah, a catastrophic tropical cyclone that hit Sri Lanka in November and December 2025, has found ...

Sri Lanka's Anglican Church rejects the new anti-terror bill, while Philippine lawmakers dismiss impeachment complaints against President Marcos. Plus, HRW's 2026 report warns of democratic decline in ...

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday told International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders that the Government would adhere strictly to the 17th International Monetary Fund (IMF) ..

The recent cyclonic storm Ditwah disrupted micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) islandwide, caused by production disruptions, infrastructure damage (including roads and mobile networks), suppl ...

As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity ...

The United Nations’ Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), launched in December 2025 to aid those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has received US$ 22.4 million in funding to date, the UN Office in Colombo ...

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) the backbone of the country’s economy, which comprises over a million businesses, as well as more than half of Sri Lanka’s GDP is on the brink of collapse ...