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Sri Lanka signs US $ 39mn debt restructuring deal with Australia

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth and Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma in a firm handshake following the exchange of the agreeme... Read More


Tourist arrivals grow 21.8% in 26 days of October, attracting 137,876 tourists

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- ri Lanka's tourism sector demonstrated continued year-on-year growth in October, welcoming 137,876 tourists in the first 26 days of the month. This figure represents a robust 2... Read More


Seek medical help for menstrual pain: 13th Asian Endometriosis Congress to be held in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Association of Sri Lanka will be organising the 13th Asian Endometriosis Congress 2025 which will be held at Cinnamon Life Colombo during four d... Read More


ugc snubs pm's instructions when establishing usJ dental faculty

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- University Grant Commission's failure to abide by the instructions given by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as the Minister of Higher Education, on the pro... Read More


WhatsApp Usernames: The new shield for your privacy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- WhatsApp is testing a major privacy update that could let users communicate via unique usernames rather than phone numbers. For Sri Lankans relying on the app for work, school, a... Read More


HRW views Sri Lankan BUDGET as make or break for island's education sector

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's education system faces a critical test as the government prepares its upcoming budget, with experts warning that funding decisions could determine whether children fi... Read More


When elephants were neighbours, not foes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Human-elephant conflict has become an urgent issue in Sri Lanka, with frequent encounters leading to crop damage, injuries, and sometimes the tragic loss of life. Yet, histor... Read More


Radical Islamists on the upswing in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Radical Islamists are gaining ground in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Pakistan, they are getting more organised, militant and terroristic, while in Bangladesh, they are expanding t... Read More


HRW views Sri Lankan BUDGET as make or break for island's education sector

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's education system faces a critical test as the government prepares its upcoming budget, with experts warning that funding decisions could determine whether children fi... Read More


Politicisation of crimes might save the real criminals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara on a busy day of his council in broad daylight on October 22 and its aftermath has raised many questions... Read More