#Sri Lanka
Ranil visits Mahinda in Tangalle
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Carlton House in Tangalle earlier today (28), in a meeting that highlighted personal...
Mannar protestors slam President over unkept promises
Protests against a controversial wind farm project in Sri Lanka’s Mannar town escalated overnight as turbines and machinery were transported under heavy police...
New law threatens teachers with six months’ imprisonment, Teachers’ Union says
A teachers’ union in Kalutara has expressed serious concerns over a new law proposed to protect children, warning that under this legislation, teachers...
Policy instability, regulatory hurdles deter US investment in Sri Lanka, says US State Department
A new report from the U.S. Department of State has raised concerns over persistent barriers to foreign investment in Sri Lanka due to...
The ultimate solo traveller’s guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s compact capital has a multitude of delights — whatever your budget — from buzzy cocktail bars to hidden art galleries, says...
Citing ongoing procurement: Details on USD 3.7B Sinopec refinery withheld
The Ministry of Energy has stated that it cannot disclose information regarding the proposed USD 3.7 billion Sinopec Oil Refinery in Hambantota, as...
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports dip in August
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell slightly in August as demand from key European markets softened, but cumulative export performance for the year remains...
64% of Sri Lankans still unable to use a computer
Only two out of every five Sri Lankans were computer-literate in 2024, according to new data released by the Department of Census and...
