Sri Lanka’s Export Performance Exceeded US$ 17.2 Billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable y-o-y growth of 5.6 %. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics and estimated export figures for Gems and Jewellery, Petroleum Products, and services, total export earnings…
Sri Lanka records 1,375 road accidents in first 25 days of 2026
Sri Lanka recorded 1,375 road accidents in the first 25 days of 2026, with 147 fatal crashes claiming the lives of 155 people, police said, highlighting ongoing concerns over road safety in the country. Deputy Inspector General of Police in…
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 – Points Table
Afghanistan suffered their first defeat in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup losing against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first in Windhoek, Namibia. Their decision paid off as pacer Sethmika Seneviratne claimed the…
New coastal promenade project considered for Matara
Plans to develop a coastal promenade with viewing points from the Matara Rest House area to the Nilwala River estuary were discussed at the Matara Kadawatha Sathera Divisional Coordination Committee meeting. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Women and…
Sri Lanka positioned as South Asia gateway in CNA interview by WP Governor
The Governor of the Western Province and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, went live today on Channel News Asia (CNA) from Singapore, where he spoke on Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and the role of Port City Colombo…
SLMCC UK and COSMOS UK fund Sri Lanka rebuilding with Rs. 20 million donation
The Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre UK (SLMCC UK), in collaboration with COSMOS UK, has donated over Rs. 20 million towards Sri Lanka’s recovery and rebuilding efforts under the HELP Sri Lanka – Recovery & Rebuilding Initiative. The funds were…
From One Small Store to Six Locations: The Choice Park Story
Choice Park has grown into a trusted retail brand in Sri Lanka through a journey spanning nearly five decades. Founded in 1977 by Mr. S.M.M. Hameed in a modest 10×10 foot retail space, the business was built on perseverance, family…
Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India
Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases was confirmed in India’s eastern state of West Bengal. Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan are among the countries and territories that have…
New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers
The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at the German Technical Training Institute in Ratmalana. The training programme, which began today (Jan. 26), follows a €1.1 million investment and…
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of the pitch used for the second ODI, stressing that he did not share the same assessment. Brook had described the wicket…