Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi envoys present credentials

New ambassadors from two neighboring countries – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – have presented their credentials Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The new ambassadors – Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassen and Bangladeshi High...

Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle to Steer Pakistan-South Africa Cricket Showdown

At the helm of this marquee event is Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, a veteran match referee whose steady hand will guide the proceedings across iconic venues like Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Backed by a stellar lineup...

Sri Lanka – Antigua and Barbuda establish diplomatic relations

Sir Ronald Sanders and Mahinda Samarasingh Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing of an agreement in Washington D.C. The agreement was signed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United...

Sri Lanka makes electronic travel authorisation mandatory amid backlash against LGBTQ tourism

The Sri Lankan government has reinstated its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, announcing that all tourists must obtain the approval prior to entering the country, starting October 15. The move was confirmed by the Department of...

Tourists need ETA for Sri Lanka visit

The Sri Lankan Government announced on Saturday that all tourists are required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. The new condition would be applicable from October 15, Sri Lanka’s Department of...

Gandhi award honour for education advocate

PETALING JAYA: BAC Education Group managing director Raja Singham has been honoured with the 2025 Gandhi Memorial Trust (GMT) Award for Public Services, a recognition that cements his decades-long journey of turning education into a force for...

Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka Establish Diplomatic Relations

Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka have officially established diplomatic relations, following the signing of an agreement in Washington, D.C. on Friday. The accord was signed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Sir...

Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women Free Live Streaming Online of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: How To Watch SL-W vs AUS-W CWC Match Free Live Telecast in India?

Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women Free Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details: Australia started their campaign in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup with a dominant win over New Zealand and next up for them is a match against Sri Lanka at...

Sri Lanka Urged to Prioritise Energy Reform Amid Broader Economic Overhaul: World Bank

October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka must undertake sweeping reforms to its energy sector to address persistently high energy costs, the World Bank has cautioned, citing the nation’s vulnerability compared to its regional counterparts. The call...

Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda Forge New Diplomatic Ties

October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has formally entered into diplomatic relations with the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, marking a new chapter in its international engagement strategy. The agreement, which took immediate effect upon...

SEVA Project Elevates Sri Lanka’s Craft Sector to Global Stage

By: Staff Writer October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s creative and craft industry has achieved a breakthrough with the launch of SEVA, a transdisciplinary cultural diplomacy project that bridges global artistry with local heritage while...

#SriPOP - The Sound of a New Sri Lanka

The Beat That Comes From the Heart In Stein Studios, in the outskirts of Colombo, a dancer moves as if the earth itself is breathing beneath her feet. The rhythm isn’t rushed. It’s human — imperfectly perfect, like the heartbeat that drives it. A...

Sri Lanka’s S&P SL20 index crosses 6,200 mark

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the island nation’s influential Buddhist leaders days after they warned against his government’s LGBTQ plans to boost more tourists. The Chief Prelates of all three Buddhist...

Trump’s MAGA effect on Sri Lanka

The highlight of the month of September is President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to attend and speak at the UN General Assembly. AKD posed for the photograph with US President Donald Trump showing his thumb up and First Lady Melania Trump at...

Pakistan’s gender gap in finance: Digital literacy holds the key

KARACHI: Women comprise nearly half of the population in Pakistan, while only 13.5% hold a bank account, compared to 53% in Bangladesh, 53% in Vietnam, and almost 90% in Sri Lanka. This gender gap is both alarming and glaring, as it is not just a...

New Domestic Airline Could Transform Travel and Tourism in Sri Lanka Within Months

October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka may soon witness a significant leap in its domestic aviation landscape, with plans underway to launch a scheduled airline service using mid-sized aircraft capable of seating between 50 and 70 passengers. The...

Police attack mass protest over wind-turbines in northern Sri Lanka

Rally opposing police attack on a protest against the wind power plant in Mannar [Photo: Facebook/Wasantha Mudalige]On September 29, thousands of workers, fishermen, youth and women participated in a mass shutdown demonstration in Mannar District,...

Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations

Joint Formal Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda / Saint John’s On October 3rd, 2025 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka / Colombo Establishment...

Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Match 5 and Who Will Win SL-W vs AUS-W?

The Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team is set to lock horns with the Australia Women's National Cricket Team in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 4. The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the SL-W vs AUS-W ICC Women's...

Sri Lanka ranks last in South Asia in computer skills

Computer literacy remains low in the South Asian country, while the region reported overall progress. In 2024, 64.1 per cent of the population did not know how to use a computer, and only 19.1 per cent of households owned one, according to new...