Sri lanka welcomes over 500,000 tourists in first seven weeks of 2026
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone in the new year, with foreign arrivals surpassing the 500,000 mark within the first seven weeks of 2026. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported Tuesday (24) that 505,751 tourists…
No margin for error: Wellalage confident of SL fightback
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage says the team is focused on delivering a strong comeback as they prepare for a must-win Super 8 encounter against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka head into Wednesday’s clash…
Santner calls SL clash a ‘virtual knockout’ in Super 8
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says his side is treating Wednesday’s Super 8 fixture against Sri Lanka as a virtual knockout, as both teams look to strengthen their chances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand’s opening Super…
Roar Global strengthens regional footprint across South Asia with expansion in Bangladesh and Nepal
CMO CMO Roar Global, Umair Wolid and Head of Regional Client Partnerships at Roar Global, Dilmini De Silva with the Roar Bangla Team Roar Global announced the next phase of its South Asian regional expansion, with structured operational growth in…
New Governor of the Southern Province Sworn in Before the President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor Susiripala Manawadu as the new Governor of the Southern Province. Accordingly, in terms of Article 154B of the Constitution, the appointment has been made with effect from 24 February 2026. Professor Manawadu currently…
Tickets go live for T20 World Cup 2026 semis and final
Fans can now access and secure their seats for the much-anticipated semi-finals, scheduled on 4 and 5 March, as well as the summit clash on 8 March. The first semi-final remains a floating venue arrangement between Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium…
Court fines young woman Rs. 10,000 for filming father’s testimony
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (24 Feb) imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on a young woman who pleaded guilty to recording video footage of her father giving evidence in court. The woman, a resident of Colombo, was…
Over US$ 2 Mn penalty imposed on first substandard coal shipment – Minister
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with procurement guidelines, rejecting allegations raised by opposition lawmakers. Addressing the weekly post- Cabinet media briefing, the minister said the current coal tender…
Cabinet nod for reviewed National Tariff Policy
The Cabinet has approved revisions to Sri Lanka’s National Tariff Policy, paving the way for a more predictable and consistent tariff framework aligned with current economic, fiscal, and trade needs. According to the government, the National Tariff Policy is being…
80% of Akuregoda Double Murder Probe Completed – Police
Police say investigations into the double murder of an attorney-at-law and his wife who were shot dead near a supermarket in Akuregoda are about 80% complete. Police Media Spokesman SSP F.U. Wootler made the statement at the Cabinet media briefing…