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As many as 25 civil society organizations including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press freedom…

Seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering, among others, investment, the power sector, fisheries, and the economy will be signed during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s four-day official visit to China beginning on Tuesday, a…

Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam had visited Sri Lanka’s Hayleys group in a bid to boost economic co-operation between the two countries. During a meeting with Hayleys officials led by Chairman Mohan Pandithage, had…

Sri Lanka has emerged as a shining star in global tourism, recording an impressive $3.17 billion in revenue in 2024. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reports this as a 53.2% leap from the $2.07 billion earned in 2023, reaffirming the…

The construction of the marina in Port City Colombo will promote Sri Lanka to become a new hotspot for regional tourism and investment, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has said. At a groundbreaking ceremony held on Friday,…

New Zealand have cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their one-day series opener at Wellington’s Basin Reserve. Opening batter Will Young remained unbeaten on 90 at the end, as the Black Caps overhauled their…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that preparations have begun to compile a list of passenger rights to ensure the safety of passengers traveling on buses. Accordingly, it is reported that steps will be taken to…

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, held a meeting today at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. During the meeting, they discussed matters concerning…

A jet-powered target drone found by local fishermen in the sea area off Trincomalee has been confirmed to pose no threat to the country’s security. This was confirmed as per the final report submitted by the committee appointed to…

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven runs in the third and final T20I in Nelson on Thursday. New Zealand wins the series 2-1. Brief scores from the third Twenty20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka 218-5 off 20 overs…