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...

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....

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...

Sun Siyam Olhuveli to celebrate Diwali and International Chefs Day in grand style

Sun Siyam Olhuveli is set to host two joyous celebrations on 20 October 2025, honouring both the Festival of Lights, Diwali, and International Chefs Day. The occasion will feature India’s renowned Chef Meghna alongside performances by Chandana...

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...

60 percent of Lankan schoolkids affected by depression

Recent research has revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka are affected by depression, with 24 percent of students in higher grades showing significant symptoms, experts said on Friday(10). Speaking at a World Mental Health Day...

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...

3 killed, 3 injured in truck-bus collision in NW Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- At least three people died and three others were injured when a lorry collided with a bus in Narammala in northwestern Sri Lanka on Sunday morning, police said. Police said the driver of the lorry lost control of the...

Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Announces Signature Drive Against Medical College Privatisation

Amaravati: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Tuesday that the current Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government in the state has failed on all fronts and announced an...

Sri Lanka strengthens trade, investment, and tourism ties at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

Sri Lanka showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26 September during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Organised by the Sri Lanka Export...

Sri Lankan Commentator Roshan Abeysinghe Praises BCCI’s Decision To Appoint Shubman Gill As India’s ODI Captain

Mumbai, October 5: Sri Lanka cricket commentator Roshan Abeysinghe praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decision to appoint Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain, calling it an "excellent move". He highlighted Gill's impressive...

22,000 Sri Lankans die each year due to...

SRI LANKA, Oct 4: About 22,000 Sri Lankans die annually as a result of alcohol-related causes, said the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol on Friday. Speaking to journalists as Sri Lanka marked World Temperance Day, Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka,...

Sri Lanka’s digital leap: Forging path to smart nation with SLUDI

Agencies Colombo Sri Lanka is at the cusp of a transformative journey, as it embraces the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) Project. This initiative, far from being a mere upgrade of the current National Identity Card, is a foundational...

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Appoints Julian Wood, Rene Ferdinands As Batting, Spin-Bowling Coaches

Mumbai, October 5: Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that it has roped in Julian Wood as batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as spin-bowling coach for their men's national team. Wood and Ferdinands will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal...

Sri Lanka's Reform Drive Powrers On: IMF

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's comprehensive economic reform program is showing remarkable progress, signaling a strong post-crisis rebound and improved fiscal health, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The momentum continues as...

Sports News | ICC Women's WC: Australia-Sri Lanka Clash Abandoned Due to Rain

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 4 (ANI): Australia and Sri Lanka shared a point each, after their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled owing to rain in...

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...

Sri Lanka restarts 17 health sector projects

COLOMBO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government has restarted work on 17 health sector projects that were halted due to the economic crisis at the estimated cost of 58 billion rupees (about 193.3 million U.S. dollars), said a minister on...

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...

AIA Singapore partners with Amplify Health to tackle Singapore's most common chronic illnesses by bringing personalised chronic disease management to Singaporeans

The mobile app-based Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) provides expert coaching and personalised resources to encourage healthier lifestyle changes, complementing Healthier SG and expanding the insurer's comprehensive suite of healthcare...