Sri Lanka

In the last half-hour

Pakistan Navy conducts medical evacuation of Sri Lankan national on high seas Geo.tv13:02

In the last 2 hours

NY crime family heir apparent promised to steer clear, but feds say he’s running the family Macomb Daily, Michigan11:54

In the last 4 hours

Families of arrested Pamban fishermen block NH demanding release from Sri Lankan jail The Hindu10:58

318 arrested over cybercrimes in Sri Lanka in 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:52

Pakistan Armed Forces conduct successful rescue operation in open sea SAMAA10:18

Red notice suspect repatriated from India, taken into custody at Bia Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:40

In the last 6 hours

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – England need 220 runs to win Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:37

In the last 8 hours

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 204 for 7 with 3.1 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:17

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 169 for 5 with 10.5 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:46

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 157 for 5 with 13.0 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:36

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 134 for 4 with 17.2 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:16

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 131 for 3 with 18.1 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:06

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka are 105 for 3 with 23.1 overs remaining Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:55

Earlier today

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Out! Mendis is Run Out Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:25

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Two wickets down! Dhananjaya de Silva walks up next. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:15

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka make watchful start against England in second ODI Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:05

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – In comes Kusal Mendis, star of the first ODI, at No.3 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:44

Land Prices in Outskirts Soar as City Growth Stabilises – LPI 2025 Lanka Business Online04:42

Live Updates: SL vs Eng 2nd ODI – Lions Eye Series Win Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:43

Sri Lanka to become second in South Asia to license drone pilots Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:22

Sri Lanka, Venezuela foreign ministers hold telephone talks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:21

Rare Sri Lankan leopard gives birth to 3 cubs in Singapore Zoo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:11

Port City Colombo Moves Into Active Development as Its First Residential Project Breaks Ground Lanka Business Online02:08

Türkiye offers to sell drones to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:20

3 rare Sri Lankan leopard cubs born in Singapore Zoo AsiaOne00:39

Yesterday

Indian medical team provides aid to cyclone-affected families in Badulla Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:58 23-Jan-26

Sri Lanka Navy seizes two trawlers, arrests 11 in anti-narcotics operation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:48 23-Jan-26

What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend: Football, Cricket and Australian Open Action Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:52 23-Jan-26

U19 WC 2026: Comfortable Wins for Australia and Bangladesh Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:32 23-Jan-26

Classrooms without walls: Inclusive education and Sri Lanka’s next big priority Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:19 23-Jan-26

Colombo ranked as world’s most unaffordable city for homebuyers in 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:37 23-Jan-26

Sri Lanka tightens organic agriculture rules with revised national standard Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:37 23-Jan-26

Sri Lanka showcases excellence at Grüne Woche 2026 in Berlin Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:26 23-Jan-26

Aspi gains 0.9% during the week Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:16 23-Jan-26

‘Salam Ramadan’ returns as a citywide celebration of SL’s Muslim heritage Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:16 23-Jan-26

Slic General and Slic Life lend hand to flood-affected communities Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:06 23-Jan-26

Wcic Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:46 23-Jan-26

Over 200 students graduate from RGU in Colombo Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University12:50 23-Jan-26

China to donate 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:05 23-Jan-26

Fsp protests in Colombo... Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:33 23-Jan-26

'A year of rebuilding': Sri Lanka's central bank chief calls for UAE investment in recovery effort The National10:11 23-Jan-26

Sri Lankan market hits record high as officials woo UAE Gulf News08:44 23-Jan-26

Concerns raised over operational readiness of Colombo port’s new eastern terminal berth Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:20 23-Jan-26

Sri Lankan shares post third-straight session of gains, extend weekly winning run Business Recorder, Pakistan08:10 23-Jan-26

Clear division within government on education reforms: Chamith Wijesundera Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:10 23-Jan-26

Sri Lankan Man Lets Another Fly To London Using His Ticket, Arrested In Bengaluru NDTV.com07:37 23-Jan-26

Eastern container terminal phase III comes inline Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:06 23-Jan-26

Sri Lanka woos UAE investors with ‘next Dubai’ vision Gulf News04:20 23-Jan-26

Rare Sri Lankan leopard in Mandai Wildlife Reserve gives birth to 3 cubs The Straits Times04:02 23-Jan-26

National steering committee for the elimination of child labour meets Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:03 23-Jan-26

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund crosses Rs. 8.5bn Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:52 23-Jan-26

Prime Minister returns after successful World Economic Forum visit Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:52 23-Jan-26

Colombo Navam Maha Perahera on Jan 31, Feb 1; Sacred Relics exhibition from Feb 4. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:21 23-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Dudley Sirisena’s Rolls-Royce gets him into tax mess Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:19 22-Jan-26

Is Sri Lanka losing anti-corruption battle? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror23:19 22-Jan-26

Tamil tell of violations during Sri Lanka war Church Times19:14 22-Jan-26

Sri Lanka’s tea exports cross US$ 1.5bn mark in 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 22-Jan-26

The North Star Strategy: How Commercial Bank is Defining the Digital Future of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 22-Jan-26

Frella launches world-class wellness products locally with Baurs & Co. Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 22-Jan-26

Cim appoints new committee to elevate marketing capability in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 22-Jan-26

CSE donates Rs.25mn to post-Ditwah Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 22-Jan-26

Presidential Commission calls for public complaints on alleged CMC irregularities Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:15 22-Jan-26

Dalai Lama meets Sri Lanka’s Atamasthanadhipathi Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:55 22-Jan-26

UK government questioned in Parliament on justice for Tamils Tamil Guardian08:04 22-Jan-26

Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat Al Jazeera08:01 22-Jan-26

Sri Lankan benchmark ekes out gain as real estate, energy sectors rise Business Recorder, Pakistan07:15 22-Jan-26

Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga, his brother Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:13 22-Jan-26

Bangladesh won’t play T20 World Cup in India, vows to ‘keep fighting’ The Hindu06:37 22-Jan-26

England wear black armbands in first ODI against Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:50 22-Jan-26

Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘Al Seeb’ calls Port of Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:30 22-Jan-26

Sri Lanka Launches Landmark Digital Foundations for a Data-Driven Agriculture Sector Lanka Business Online04:13 22-Jan-26

Bogus report spreads false claims about Sri Lankan journalist's death AFP Fact Check04:00 22-Jan-26

New electrician licensing rules implemented this year Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:39 22-Jan-26

Ten drivers test positive for drugs in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:09 22-Jan-26

10 drivers test positive for drugs in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:38 22-Jan-26

Ramesh Pathirana appointed as Slpp electoral organiser for Bentara–Elpitiya Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:28 22-Jan-26

Police arrest 44 shooters over 114 shooting incidents in 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:57 22-Jan-26

Sunshine Holdings to acquire 75-pct stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Lanka Business Online01:49 22-Jan-26

HIP Initiates Sri Lanka’s First Fully Automated Paperless Port Gate Pass Lanka Business Online01:49 22-Jan-26

Sri Lanka in need of law to regulate social media: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:16 22-Jan-26

Nuwara Eliya records coldest morning Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:06 22-Jan-26

CEB Unions threaten strike, power blackout looms Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:56 22-Jan-26

Sri Lanka’s investment climate difficult, bureaucracy complex- Envoy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:56 22-Jan-26

ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour in the Country Launched Under President’s Patronage The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)23:31 21-Jan-26

Sri Lanka Cracking Down on Beedi to Boost Tax Revenue Tobacco Reporter Magazine14:18 21-Jan-26

Writer Business Services commences operations in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Dialog Enterprise and Nce to drive digital transformation of Sri Lankan exporters Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Evolution Auto leads with widest, most diverse EV portfolio for 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Sri Lanka - Germany Business Council holds 26th Annual General Meeting Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Megakem launches ‘Megaproof Hi-Build’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

NTB secures up to US $ 70mn IFC debt financing package Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Softlogic Life secures US $ 15mn from Norfund and Op Finnfund Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Fairway Holdings launches 7th luxury apartment project ‘Fairway Latitude’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Hnb Assurance recognized among SL’s Best 20 Workplaces for Women 2025 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:52 21-Jan-26

Singapore strips Opposition Leader of his title for lying Should Sri Lanka do the same? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:50 21-Jan-26

A people-friendly regulation for parking Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:40 21-Jan-26

Indra Traders launches ‘Athwela’ with Bank of Ceylon Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:32 21-Jan-26

Tamil survivors document Sri Lanka’s sexual violence and demand accountability Tamil Guardian11:46 21-Jan-26

Jaffna University marks 25 years since historic Pongu Tamil Declaration Tamil Guardian11:45 21-Jan-26

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism Tamil Guardian11:35 21-Jan-26

HC asks Centre to look into Sri Lankan Tamil’s representation from a humanitarian angle The Hindu11:09 21-Jan-26

'Salam Ramadan 2026' to kick off in Colombo... Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:49 21-Jan-26

Rotary’s alumni honoree works to transform mindsets in peacebuilding efforts Rotary International10:41 21-Jan-26

Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna Tamil Guardian10:34 21-Jan-26

Sri Lanka to send 1000 nurses to work in Israel Tamil Guardian10:14 21-Jan-26

Turkey pledges support for cyclone-affected schools and water projects in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:37 21-Jan-26

Mannar civil society raises alarm over proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) Tamil Guardian08:32 21-Jan-26

Wellness centres roll out across 21 districts Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:36 21-Jan-26

Industrial stocks lead Sri Lankan shares higher; December inflation rises Business Recorder, Pakistan07:28 21-Jan-26

Softlogic Life secures long-term growth capital from Norfund and OP Finnfund Lanka Business Online06:06 21-Jan-26

Ravi flags tourism forex leakages despite record arrivals Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:04 21-Jan-26

Slaf deploys 11th contingent to Minusca Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:33 21-Jan-26

Sri Lanka earns LKR 904bn from vehicle import taxes in 2025 Lanka Business Online02:41 21-Jan-26

Emergency drug testing for bus drivers conducted in Colombo Fort Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:30 21-Jan-26

The 3i show with Stefan de Alwis wins Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Award 2025–2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror01:39 21-Jan-26

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Sri Lanka News

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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