Sri Lanka ranked third in South Asia for child displacements from climate disasters: UNICEF

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka follows India and Bangladesh in highest absolute number of child displacements linked to weather-related disasters, a United Nations Children’s Fund – South Asia report showed. “India, given its large population,...

Sports News | BWF World Junior Championships 2025: India Beat Sri Lanka for Second Win; Philippines Upset Hong Kong

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 7 (ANI): Hosts India continued their march to the knock-out stages of the mixed team championships with yet another clinical performance in their Group H clash against Sri Lanka, while the Philippines upset Hong...

‘Sri Lanka records 3.75 lakh Indian tourists footfall in nine months’

“With the record-breaking footfall of about 3.75 lakh Indian tourists in Sri Lanka in this year alone, the country is regaining its value as the most preferred destination,” said Shirani Herath, Assistant Director, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion...

World Bank says Sri Lanka's economic recovery remains incomplete, calls for urgent reforms

Despite strong recent growth, low inflation, and robust external inflows, food prices remain high, and reserve accumulation has slowed in Sri Lanka. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka's recent economic performance has been strong, but the...

Sri Lanka allocates 7 mln USD to modernize postal service

COLOMBO, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government has allocated 2.08 billion rupees (about 7 million U.S. dollars) to modernize the country's postal service, a minister said Monday. Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa,...

India-UK FTA expected to double trade, deepen investment and healthcare ties, say industry experts

The proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to significantly boost bilateral trade, deepen investment flows and enhance cooperation in sectors such as healthcare, technology and textiles, industry leaders told CNBC-TV18 following the...

Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, a cultural bridge in India and Sri Lanka

HÀ NỘI — Hundreds of young people and children in India and Sri Lanka have participated in a series of fun and warm activities, spreading the spirit of solidarity and joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Vietnamese Embassies in India and Sri Lanka...

Sri Lankan-Developed Nutraceutical Poised to Boost Exports and Offer Hope in Cancer Care

October 06, Colombo (LNW): A homegrown nutraceutical product, designed to target cancer stem cells, is gaining both domestic acclaim and international interest, with export revenues projected to reach approximately two million US dollars by the...

Atmosphere Core to Debut in Sri Lanka's Southern Coast

Atmosphere Core, a fast-growing international hospitality company, in partnership with the Amagi Group is set to make its debut in Sri Lanka with a boutique resort in Tangalle. A part of the award-winning Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, AMAGI...

Atmosphere Core to debut in Sri Lanka’s southern coast with 2026 opening of AMAGI SECRET by Atmosphere Tangalle

Atmosphere Core, a fast-growing international hospitality company, in partnership with the Amagi Group is set to make its debut in Sri Lanka with a boutique resort in Tangalle. A part of the award-winning Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, AMAGI...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Reality Check

Despite some economic progress in Sri Lanka over the years, the fact that the country was declared bankrupt in 2022 negates such achievements in terms of the sustainability of the economy and highlights structural weaknesses in its fundamentals....

The Boutique Collection by Outbound Marketing Appointed as Sales Representative in India for luxury properties in Sri Lanka

The Boutique Collection (TBC) is delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive Sales Representative for three iconic Sri Lankan properties: Water Gardens Sigiriya, Glenross Living, and Blue Water Sri Lanka. This strategic partnership...

Aruni Shapiro introduces Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s readers

A book on Adam Smith in Sinhala Aruni Shapiro, sociologist cum advocate for liberty, has published her 10th book introducing Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s Sinhala readers under the title ‘Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations’.1 Her previous books have...

Vietnam mid-Autumn festival celebrated at Truc Lam monastery in Sri Lanka

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka follows India and Bangladesh in highest absolute number of child displacements linked to weather-related disasters, a United Nations Children’s Fund – South Asia report showed. “India, given its large population,...

India Promotes Ayurveda Integration with Ghana Healthcare

India’s High Commissioner to Ghana has called for structured collaboration between Ayurvedic medicine and Ghana’s traditional healing practices, positioning the ancient Indian wellness system as complementary to existing healthcare approaches....

Sports News | Women's Cricket World Cup: Alyssa Healy Confirms Sophie Molineux's Availability for India Cash

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Australian Women's side are all set to recall their left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux for their all-important clash in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 game against hosts,...

Bloated Public Sector, Costly Energy Dragging Sri Lanka Down: World Bank

By: Staff Writer October 06, Colombo (LNW): The World Bank has issued a stark warning to Sri Lanka, urging immediate and comprehensive reforms in the energy sector, public administration, and public-private partnerships (PPPs), as the country’s...

Sri Lanka’s Dilshan ends Test career

COLOMBO // Tillakaratne Dilshan, the Sri Lanka opening batsman, is retiring from Test cricket to make way for the next generation, but he will still be available for the shorter forms of the game. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a media release on...

Boutique Hotels Hold Key to Sri Lanka’s Tourism Reinvention

By: Staff Writer October 06, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s post-crisis tourism revival is beginning to find new direction through the rise of boutique hotels, small, design-focused properties that promise personalised experiences rooted in local...

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Pirates Assault 11 Fishermen, Loot Boat Equipment off Nagapattinam Coast

In a shocking incident, Sri Lankan pirates attacked 11 fishermen from Nambiyar Nagar off the Nagapattinam coast in Tamil Nadu, assaulting them with sickles and iron rods while they were at sea. The pirates looted the boat’s equipment, including...