President’s visit to UAE marks new era in Sri Lanka-Middle East ties

26 The third official foreign visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from February 10 to13. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath accompanied President Dissanayake during this …

Sri Lanka Rugby given final warning

24 World Rugby has given Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) a final extension until June 15, 2025, to resolve its governance issues or face immediate sanctions, an official statement confirmed on Friday. The decision, communicated by World Rugby’s Chief of …

Sri Lanka to host a mega shuttle tournament

22 Over 650 shuttlers are expected to vie for glory at HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025 the largest ever Badminton World Federation (WBF) event that will be held in Sri Lanka from February 25 to March 2. The venue will be the famous …

Wheelchair Tennis to roll in Sri Lanka

25 The 17th Uniqlo International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament has stormed into Sri Lanka, serving up one of the biggest prize pools in the nation’s tennis history. With a total purse of US$ 3,000, the event is backed by the Colombo International Container …

Sri Lanka team visits schools in Gurgaon, to take back lessons

What it's like to ride Sri Lanka's famed Kandy to Ella train line

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Boarding the Kandy to Ella train is a bun fight I hadn’t envisaged. A dog has strayed into the station hangar and is tugging on a sari, leading to shrieks from a group of local women as …

India and Sri Lanka strengthen ties in critical minerals, exploration, and mining

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka on Saturday held a meeting to strengthen ties between both the countries in the areas of critical minerals, exploration, and mining. The discussions focused on fostering bilateral cooperation in …

Sri Lanka arrests over 30,000 in anti-drug, crime crackdown nationwide

COLOMBO, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan police have arrested over 30,000 suspects in connection with anti-drug and crime prevention operations across the country since Jan. 13, said a police spokesperson on Saturday. Police spokesperson Buddhika Manatunga …

After Maldives, Sri Lanka Snubs China; Supports India For....Wants Indian...

China has been working for a long to establish its influence in the Indian Ocean region and in countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives. However, both the island nations appear to see through China's malicious design where Beijing traps countries by …

Adani Group withdraws from mega-wind projects in Sri Lanka

Signed with then President Wickremesinghe last May, the agreement included the construction of two wind farms on Mannar Island and in the village of Pooneryn. The Dissanayake administration has pulled the plug on the project to cut costs amid the country’s …