Sports News | Women's World Cup: Sciver-Brunt's Blistering Ton Takes England to Victory over Sri Lanka

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 11 (ANI): England continued its unbeaten run and leapfrogged to the top of the table with an emphatic 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at the ongoing World Cup on Saturday in Colombo. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led...

Foreign Remittances Surge as Sri Lankans Flock Overseas for Jobs

By: Staff Writer October 11, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances have surged to record levels in 2025, driven by a sharp rise in overseas employment and a return of confidence in formal banking channels, providing much-needed relief to...

Athapaththu stretchered off with cramps during Sri Lanka's chase against England

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was stretchered off the field early in their innings against England, raising serious concerns for the Sri Lanka camp. However, she returned to bat in the 23rd over after Sri Lanka had lost their third wicket....

Sri Lankan Dies In Suspicious Dubai Incident

COLOMBO(News 1st); A Sri Lankan individual working in Sharjah, Dubai, has died under suspicious circumstances. The deceased has been identified as Deelaka Perera, a 23-year-old from Kottunna. Two days ago, he was found collapsed near an apartment...

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry redefines sustainability

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is strengthening its reputation as a global benchmark for sustainability, with leading manufacturers Brandix, Teejay Lanka, Hirdaramani, Hayleys Fabric and MAS Holdings reporting significant progress across climate...

From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

The 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) culminated in a powerful finale yesterday, charting the uprise of homegrown talent onto the global stage and the elevation...

Sri Lanka: From Debt to Discipline

Sri Lanka positioned at the strategic location in the Indian Ocean has been in the news lately and the country’s recent economic trajectory is a stark reminder of how policy missteps, governance failures, and external shocks can converge to create...

Sri Lanka identifies 12 high-risk districts for rat fever spread

COLOMBO, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan health officials have identified 12 districts as high-risk areas for the spread of leptospirosis, also known as rat fever, said a minister on Friday. Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa told...

Sri Lanka announces major Cabinet reshuffle to drive development

Posted by Editor on October 10, 2025 - 9:20 am The Sri Lankan Government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle aimed at accelerating national development priorities in line with the 2026 Budget. The new Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers...

Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently undertook an observational visit to the state-of-the-art sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility of LAUGFS Life Sciences Ltd., located within the Board of Investment (BOI) Export...

Sri Lanka’s digital nation agenda: CSSL leads way with National ICT Conference 2025 to build human-centric future

National ICT Conference 2025 set for 14-16 Oct. at Shangri-La Colombo with theme: “Fostering a Human-Centric Nation – Towards Society 5.0” Sri Lanka stands at an inflection point. Global competition is intensifying, technologies such as artificial...

Amitabh Dube of Novartis India on his journey from med rep to Big Pharma man

At the Chambers, on the 25th floor of the Taj Land’s End in Mumbai, Dube is seated with his back to the large glass windows that face the ocean. The once uncluttered view of the sea, now diminished by the building blocks of an upcoming addition to...

PNG and Sri Lanka Giant Partner to Establish Major Coconut Processing Plant in Madang

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) coconut industry is set for a major transformation through a new partnership between the Marape-Rosso Government and Sri Lanka’s Jaindi Exports Pvt Limited, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of coconut-based food...

Sri Lanka’s business leaders convene for high-level roundtable on living wage

IOE Industrial Relations and ILO Coordination Policy Director Luis Rodrigo Morales-Velez addressing the roundtable ILO specialists - Wage Specialist Anoop Satpathy and Economist Nicolas Maitre with EFC Director General and CEO Vajira Ellepola,...

Sri Lanka: Government Shakes Up Cabinet in Minor Reshuffle

The Sri Lankan government has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, appointing new ministers and several deputy ministers to strengthen administrative operations. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve coordination...

Ban the Bag? Lessons from Britain—and Sri Lanka’s Reality Check

By Roger Srivasan Introduction I was born in the Northern part of Sri Lanka, but my childhood and much of my life unfolded in the United Kingdom. For half a century I have lived in a society where the environment has steadily been pushed higher up...

Hypocrisy and lies: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake at the UN General Assembly

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake ludicrously postured as a fighter against poverty and a campaigner for world peace. Notwithstanding his false claims, the substance of...

Misuse of prescription medicines and skin lightening products

Police in India have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company that manufactured a cough syrup connected to the deaths of at least 17 children in the country. The owner of Tamil Nadu based Sresan Pharmaceuticals was arrested and faces having...

Third edition of “Sri Lanka: A Cultural Odyssey” in Milan

Cultural festival draws 83,000 visitors at Merlata Bloom The third edition of the mega Sri Lanka promotional event in Milan, themed “Sri Lanka: A Cultural Odyssey” was held on 27 and 28 September at Merlata Bloom Shopping Centre—one of Milan’s...

Sri Lanka Tourism Surges: October Arrivals Break New Records

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has entered October on a high note, welcoming 34,046 arrivals in just the first six days of the month, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This promising start follows a record-breaking...