Sports News | ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka Win Toss; Opt to Bowl First Against India

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka Women's skipper Chamari Athapaththu on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Women in the opening clash of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, which is being played...

WWC 2025: Sri Lanka Women elect to bowl first in World Cup opener

India’s opening powerplay went at barely four an over, and in the middle of their innings, they lost four wickets for just four runs. However, a counterattacking seventh-wicket stand of 103 from 99 balls between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma,...

Uga Prāva opens in Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Perched along the shores of Tangalle on the south Sri Lankan coast, Uga Prāva comprises seven exclusive suites with a luxurious minimalist design, a private beach, a signature restaurant and bar and a sprawling infinity pool. An oceanfront oasis...

Sri Lanka expects ties to reach new heights

LAHORE: The historic economic ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to touch new heights as Sri Lanka has returned to the path of stability and progress after facing significant challenges between 2019 and 2023. It was stated by Sri Lankan...

UAE Pumps Millions into Expanding Muslim Settlements in Sri Lanka

by Our Correspondent in Colombo The United Arab Emirates has intensified its presence in Sri Lanka’s north-central region by funding the expansion of housing and community infrastructure that primarily benefits Muslim families. Sheikh Sultan bin...

US based group seeking collaboration with Sri Lanka’s graphite mining sector

A group of Montana business leaders has offered to explore potential collaboration in the Sri Lanka’s graphite mining sector, according to a statement issued by the Sri Lanka embassy in Washington. According to the Sri Lanka mission, a virtual...

Bacteria-Treated Insects Could Help Halt Disease Spread

Around the world, insects wreak havoc on public health as carriers of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. People in some regions mitigate these risks by deterring the pests from reaching humans, such as with netting and...

US investment outlook flags Sri Lanka’s stalled SOE privatisation, labour laws

Stalled CEB privatisation blocks cost-effective energy for industries Investors cite high costs, policy shifts and opaque procurement Rigid labour rules, emigration and weak protections limit flexibility US firms eye ICT, energy, aviation and...

Sri Lanka stocks close up, driven by capital goods

On September 29, the world marks the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste, highlighting one of humanity’s pressing paradoxes. As the global population nears 8.5 billion by 2030, we still waste 1.3 billion tonnes of food annually –...

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Fentons assigned national long-term rating of A+ by Fitch

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka-based Hayleys Fentons Limited has assigned a national long-term rating of A+(lka), by Fitch Ratings, with a Stable Outlook. “The rating reflects HFL’s leading market share in domestic rooftop solar panel sales and...

Sri Lanka banks present budget proposals

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka-based Hayleys Fentons Limited has assigned a national long-term rating of A+(lka), by Fitch Ratings, with a Stable Outlook. “The rating reflects HFL’s leading market share in domestic rooftop solar panel sales and...

ICC, UNICEF launch ‘Promise to Children’ campaign for Women’s World Cup 2025 in India, Sri Lanka

ICC and UNICEF have partnered to promote the Promise to Children campaign during the Women’s World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, calling on cricket fans and players to support equal opportunities for children through education, health, and...

Stocks to watch today, Oct 6: Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, Infosys, Vedanta, PTC Industries, Bajaj Housing Finance, Apollo Hospitals in focus

In the latest market update, several companies announced key developments that could keep their shares in focus today. Among them, PTC Industries made headlines after its subsidiary signed a multi-million-pound partnership with Coolbrook to supply...

Sri Lanka – New Zealand talks focus on trade, tourism, dairy

Posted by Editor on September 25, 2025 - 12:30 pm The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, H.E. David Gregory Pine, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliament on...

Vehicle Import Boom Threatens Sri Lanka’s Reserve Targets

By: Staff Writer September 29, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s decision to lift the four-year ban on vehicle imports has unleashed a massive surge in demand, with Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports already nearing US$1.6 billion, raising concerns over...

EXCLUSIVE | Sri Lankan Commerce Minister Calls For India-Sri Lanka FTA Review

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Wasantha Samarsinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperatives, Government of Sri Lanka, on Friday told ABP Live that despite having one of the oldest trade...

Sri Lankan business leaders join global CEOs and govt. representatives at UN Private Sector Forum

UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at the UN Private Sector Forum Mobilise capital for sustainable growth Sri Lankan business leaders joined more than 50 global CEOs, government representatives, and United Nations leaders at the 2025...

Sri Lanka President calls on world leaders to act for future generations

Posted by Editor on September 25, 2025 - 7:46 am Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to commit themselves wholeheartedly to building a safe world for...

Resetting Sri Lanka–Japan relations through President Disanayake’s visit

The official visit of President Anura Kumara Disanayake to Japan carries immense symbolic and practical importance. At a time when Sri Lanka is striving to stabilise its economy, rebuild global confidence, and re-establish constructive external...

Love these spices? They boost health but could clash with your medications, posing hidden risks; Experts sound alarm

India’s kitchens are a treasure trove of spices, from the golden turmeric that flavours curries to the warm aroma of cinnamon in chai. While these ingredients have long been celebrated for their health benefits, according to a report from The Sun,...