Sri Lanka

Four bank managers arrested for the first time in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:40
Residents oppose resettlement of seven Sri Lankan Tamil families in Bhavanisagar camp The Hindu08:50
Sri Lankan shares close flat as gains in communication offset healthcare losses Business Recorder, Pakistan08:17
Sri Lanka to be transformed into a country like Australia, Handunneththi Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:18
Colombo port under threat? Galathea is the warning shot Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:02
Sri Lanka CERT warns of scam impersonating Central Bank, police officials Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:41
Stop worshipping growth, start measuring poverty, economists tell government Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:38

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Buddhist monks, locals protest Chabad House in Sri Lanka amid threats, harassment Jerusalem Post13:03

In the last 6 hours

‘A Lot To Learn From Him’: Manav Suthar Reveals His Biggest Bowling Inspiration After Impressive Performance Against SL Outlook India12:35

Special information system launched for 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:59

Ind Vs SL, 1st Test: Dinusha’s Century Goes In Vain As India Secure 178-Run First-Innings Lead Outlook India11:04

In the last 8 hours

Suthar, Jadeja put India in command after Dinusha ton Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:05

Residents oppose resettlement of seven Sri Lankan Tamil families in Bhavanisagar camp The Hindu08:50

Earlier today

Sri Lankan shares close flat as gains in communication offset healthcare losses Business Recorder, Pakistan08:17

Ravindra Jadeja Becomes 5th Indian To Pick 350 Test Wickets, Joins Club Of Legendary All-Rounders Outlook India07:20

Does the Public Have Any Say in Sri Lanka's Budget? The Score Is 9 Out of 100 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:47

Colombo port under threat? Galathea is the warning shot Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:02

Sri Lanka's banks come back from the brink as bad loans fall and credit surges 24% bne IntelliNews05:47

Sri Lanka CERT warns of scam impersonating Central Bank, police officials Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:41

Drafting in the Dark: Citizens denied a seat at budget table Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:41

Four bank managers arrested for the first time in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:40

Shubman Gill’s ‘Superman Act’ Stuns Kamindu Mendis, Manjrekar Says, ‘He Had No Right To…’ - Watch Outlook India04:27

Sri Lanka to be transformed into a country like Australia, Handunneththi Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:18

Cbsl governor reports debt reduction with reduced accuracy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:58

Sri Lanka getting hotter and hotter Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:07

Vietnam Airlines launches direct Colombo flights Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:46

Did Navy craft hit sunken wreck of Cyprus-flagged vessel off Angulana? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:46

12-year-old boy dies after falling from Colombo apartment building Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:26

Yesterday

Bowlers and their favourite hunting grounds Malayala Manorama23:48 16-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna Hold Firm As India Reach 460/9 Outlook India22:40 16-Aug-26

HUTCH Expands Rural Connectivity Across Sri Lanka to Bridge Digital Divide The Fast Mode20:07 16-Aug-26

Why is Sri Lanka importing its fish? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:11 16-Aug-26

Stop worshipping growth, start measuring poverty, economists tell government Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:38 16-Aug-26

Bank of Ceylon delivers Rs. 62.7bn PBT for 1H 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:38 16-Aug-26

Sri Lankan woman suffers chest pain, dies on way to Shravasti The Times of India16:23 16-Aug-26

No anchor, no accountability as economists blast Central Bank over two-year inflation miss Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:07 16-Aug-26

Slim SME Development Awards returns Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:56 16-Aug-26

Ceylon Hotels Corporation marks 60 years Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:56 16-Aug-26

Vietjet’s direct Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City flight launch tomorrow Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:26 16-Aug-26

Abans brings ‘Living Just Right with LG AI’ to Colombo City Centre Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:26 16-Aug-26

Global CEO André Lacroix brings ‘Leadership with Soul’ to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:55 16-Aug-26

Delft-bound boat in distress, Navy rescues 10 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:59 16-Aug-26

Sri Lanka expresses deep sorrow over loss of lives in Indonesian earthquake Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:20 16-Aug-26

Search continues after Navy craft incident Off Angulana Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:07 16-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

Ind Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Sri Lanka Under Pressure With Padikkal Out There Unbeaten Outlook India22:35 15-Aug-26

QC opens QR1.06mn science laboratory at Sri Lanka college Qatar Tribune18:18 15-Aug-26

Qatar Charity inaugurates science laboratory building in Sri Lanka Gulf Times14:19 15-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL Day 1 Report, 1st Test: Padikkal Unbeaten Maiden Test Hundred Leads Visitors To 288/2 In Galle Outlook India13:56 15-Aug-26

Eat This: Sri Lankan Breakfast at Rambutan About Time Magazine13:19 15-Aug-26

72-hour detention order obtained to question Shiran Basik Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:24 15-Aug-26

No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka following 6.8-magnitude Indonesia earthquake Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:01 15-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL, 1st Test 2026: Classic Devdutt Padikkal Brings Up Maiden Test Century At Galle Outlook India07:28 15-Aug-26

Eleven rescued after fast attack craft runs into distress off Angulana Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:06 15-Aug-26

Search and rescue launched after Navy craft accident Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:46 15-Aug-26

Sri Lanka has most favourable view of India globally Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:05 15-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL 1st Test 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal Suffers Unfortunate Run-Out Dismissal After Colliding With Bowler - Watch Outlook India03:45 15-Aug-26

Alcohol-related health and economic costs exceed tax revenue in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:35 15-Aug-26

72-hour detention order issued against drug trafficker Shiran Basik Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:13 15-Aug-26

Sri Lanka to invite international bids later this month Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:43 15-Aug-26

Hatton–Colombo Main Road partially reopened after landslide Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:50 14-Aug-26

A solution to the drug-fuelled prison system How the rehabilitation of 12,000 Ltte cadres can show the way Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:43 14-Aug-26

Decriminalising Lgbtiq, death penalty etc. as means to secure GSP+ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:33 14-Aug-26

NPP at a Constitutional Crossroads: Pragmatism, Provincial Democracy and the Price of Public Trust Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:23 14-Aug-26

SL seeks Japan backing for National AI Data Centre, digital TV push Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:12 14-Aug-26

Sri Lanka strengthens investor links with Australia Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:12 14-Aug-26

Colombo tea auction strengthens as buyer activity improves Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:51 14-Aug-26

Week ends in green Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:51 14-Aug-26

AIA Poson Safety Programme marks another year of impact Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:41 14-Aug-26

Integrated home furnishing company ‘Kuka home’ arrives in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:31 14-Aug-26

Remember Chutneys? The flavours you loved are coming back Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:21 14-Aug-26

Tamarind Restaurant opens doors in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:21 14-Aug-26

Hilton Colombo brings flavours of Việt Nam to Graze Kitchen Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:21 14-Aug-26

Amanwella review: Has Sri Lanka's secluded luxury retreat stood the test of time? The National14:08 14-Aug-26

Notorious drug kingpin Shiran Basik brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:26 14-Aug-26

'The Main Goal Is...': Shubman Gill Reveals Team’s Big Target Ahead Of India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Outlook India10:49 14-Aug-26

India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Will Rain Play The Spoilsport In Galle? Outlook India08:37 14-Aug-26

Sri Lankan shares rise on gains in communication, IT stocks Business Recorder, Pakistan08:24 14-Aug-26

Exports to FTA partners gain momentum in Q1 FY27; shipments to Singapore, Sri Lanka grow over 100% The Hindu Business Line07:06 14-Aug-26

Over 200,000 disputes referred to Mediation Boards annually Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:39 14-Aug-26

Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:28 14-Aug-26

Pakistan marks 80th Independence Day in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:08 14-Aug-26

India’s FTA exports surge, shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than double The Times of India05:57 14-Aug-26

22nd Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on August 18 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:17 14-Aug-26

Impunity buries the truth. Denial keeps it there. Tamil Guardian05:11 14-Aug-26

Group Concorde named Vietjet Air Cargo GSA in Japan, Indonesia The Stat Trade Times04:41 14-Aug-26

Pew survey: Indians and Pakistanis see each other as top threat India Today03:41 14-Aug-26

From Pakistan to US: 36-nation survey reveals how world views India India Today03:41 14-Aug-26

Sri Lanka to lose GSP + if death sentence implemented Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:14 14-Aug-26

Remembering the Sencholai massacre 20 years on Tamil Guardian01:57 14-Aug-26

Sleis 2026 to examine next phase of growth, reform and competitiveness Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:54 14-Aug-26

CA Sri Lanka’s flagship National Conference returns this October Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:54 14-Aug-26

Oceans Talent set to double Sri Lankan workforce as embedded employment model gains traction Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:54 14-Aug-26

Port City Colombo brings SL’s South Asian investment proposition to Maldives Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:44 14-Aug-26

Slra-Pim inaugurate Retail Leadership Development Programme’s 2nd batch Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:33 14-Aug-26

Woman in Colombo arrested over Rs. 57M drug-linked assets Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:23 14-Aug-26

India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Preview: Shubman Gill And Co Brace For Spin, Crosswinds And A Big Galle Challenge Outlook India00:08 14-Aug-26

Mistranslated Modi video criticising Sri Lanka's 2022 protests misleads online AFP Fact Check00:05 14-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL 1st Test: India’s Predicted Playing Xi For Galle Series Opener Outlook India22:37 13-Aug-26

Remembering Gunapala Malalasekera: Great Intellectual who brought Sinhala and English together Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:35 13-Aug-26

Re-evaluating Abortion Laws in Sri Lanka: A Call for Change Towards Women’s Health and Rights Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:35 13-Aug-26

How Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are deciding on India’s digital public infrastructure Atlantic Council15:13 13-Aug-26

Kusal Mendis’ Former Coach Dies After Dispute During Cricket Match, 17-Year-Old Arrested Outlook India12:57 13-Aug-26

Govt. moves to break Sri Lanka’s exam-centred education culture Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:56 13-Aug-26

Fresh probe targets Yoshitha Rajapaksa over imported vehicle allegations Tamil Guardian11:11 13-Aug-26

Security clearance required as Sri Lanka opens route home for refugees in India Tamil Guardian11:11 13-Aug-26

New Chinese ambassador arrives in Colombo pledging deeper ties Tamil Guardian10:51 13-Aug-26

Tvs Motor Company launches Tvs King EV Max in Sri Lanka The Business Standard10:43 13-Aug-26

Sri Lankan shares rise on gains in communication, consumer staples stocks Business Recorder, Pakistan10:41 13-Aug-26

Train services delayed on Main Line following breakdown Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:35 13-Aug-26

K+ Colombo International Shoe Fair Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:35 13-Aug-26

VietJet to start three weekly direct flights to Sri Lanka The Stat Trade Times10:23 13-Aug-26

Outlook Explains | How India’s Test Dominance Meets Sri Lanka’s Galle Fortress Outlook India10:14 13-Aug-26

Public opinion of India is mixed across 36 countries Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project10:06 13-Aug-26

India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Shubman Gill And Co Tune Up For Galle Opener In Pre-Match Training Outlook India07:21 13-Aug-26

Police say Malaysia operation to arrest Kanjipani was not a failure Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:51 13-Aug-26

Sri Lanka seeks Interpol Red Notices for 93 suspects hiding abroad Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:10 13-Aug-26

9 Indian fishers arrested by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchathevu The Hindu Business Line06:02 13-Aug-26

Fabricated comments on Sri Lanka animal cruelty bill misattributed to Catholic official AFP Fact Check04:54 13-Aug-26

Test series in Sri Lanka won’t be easy, Gavaskar warns Indian team Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:48 13-Aug-26

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 9 Indian fishermen, seizes trawler near Talaimannar India Today04:45 13-Aug-26

Ind Vs SL 1st Test: What Happened At Galle After Gautam Gambhir Inspected The Pitch? Outlook India04:18 13-Aug-26

Sri Lanka names squad for Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:17 13-Aug-26

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Latest news on Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of India, which is currently undergoing an economic crisis. The country is home to over 20 million people, making it the 64th most populous country in the world. The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, with English also being widely spoken. The capital city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, and the country's currency is the Sri Lankan rupee.

Sri Lanka has a long history, dating back to over 2,000 years ago. The island was ruled by a number of different kingdoms and empires over the centuries, including the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948, and has since been a republic. The economy of Sri Lanka is based largely on agriculture, with rice, tea, and coconuts being the main crops. Tourism is also an important industry, with the country's beaches and historical sites attracting visitors from all over the world.

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