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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025. During the visit, High Commissioner Türk called on President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open on Aug. 2 with casino, luxury hotel and retail complex
Sri Lanka’s largest integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, will officially open on August 2, marking the completion of a $1.2 billion development that includes a full-scale casino, luxury hotel, and upscale retail complex, developers John...

Sri Lanka's anti-graft commission arrests ex-President Rajapaksa's family member
Image used for representation A family member of Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested by the country's anti-graft body on Friday (June 27, 2025), officials said. Nishantha Wickramasingha, the brother-in-law of Rajapaksa, was...

10 Best Places to Travel Alone: Japan, Iceland, and More
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Sri Lanka’s casino industry
Industry veteran Shaun McCamley delves into the complex history of Sri Lanka’s casino industry at a time when the country is slowly but surely making moves to establish a genuine regulatory framework. Sri Lanka’s casino industry has a vibrant yet...

10 Cheapest Places To Travel in August for A Late Summer Adventure
August is often synonymous with sky-high local travel costs, but savvy jet-setters know that you can explore off-season gems around the world for an incredible value during this time. From Southeast Asia to Latin America and Africa, many top-tier...

Tigers wobble in Colombo Test
Bangladesh have ended the third day of the Colombo Test in deep trouble, needing another 96 runs to avoid the follow-on with just four wickets in hand. Replying to Sri Lanka’s 458, the visitors limped to 115 for 6 at stumps on Friday at the...

Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 full schedule announced
On Thursday, June 26, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced that the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team will be coming to the Land of the Brave for a full-fledged series in August-September 2025. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) confirmed that the Chevrons and the...

New List of Countries you can Travel Visa-Free with Pakistani Passport in 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 countries, marking a notable improvement in the country’s global travel standing. According to the latest data released by Henley & Partners,...

CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards
To commemorate the United Nations’ Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day today, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) will host the MSME Business Development Summit 2025 and the MSME Business...

Raising the bar: Sri Lanka’s 30th National Bartenders Competition concludes with flair, passion, and progress
Flair Bartending Champion: Pasindu Rukshan (The Kingsbury Colombo) Classic Category Champion: W. K. Rashen (Uncle’s Bar, Colombo) IDL Executive Director Indhu Selvaratnam SLHGA President Patrick Pereira A landmark celebration of talent, diversity,...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2
The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to be managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is due to open on August 2, according to a Thursday announcement. The gaming firm is an investor in the casino portion of the US$1.2-billion Sri Lanka...

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny
Chandrika was different. Intellectually and emotionally she was genuinely for power sharing and equality Whatever some of her detractors may say, Chandrika was a reluctant politician. It must be remembered that both her father and husband were...

Bello Beach Bar by Browns Hotels & Resorts redefines coastal leisure on Sri Lanka’s East Coast
Bello beach bar launched on the shores of The Calm Resort & Spa, Pasikuda The Calm Resort & Spa General Manager Sujeeva Basnayake (left) and Browns Hotels & Resorts Head of Business Excellence Baba Carrim East Coast guests enjoying the launch of...

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Imagine waking up to the sound of gentle waves kissing golden shores, sipping on freshly brewed Ceylon tea while gazing at lush mountains, or unwinding under the stars after a long day of curated cultural experiences. Welcome to Sri Lanka, an...

SL–UK Chamber Strengthens Drive to Boost Trade and Investment Ties for Sri Lanka
By: Staff Writer June 26, Colombo (LNW): In a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce (SLUKCC) has stepped up its efforts to attract trade, tourism, and investment...

Sustainability Success Stories from Sri Lanka
1 In Sri Lanka, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a way of life that strives to meet the needs of modern travellers while respecting and conserving the environment for future generations. Two organisations in Sri Lanka are succeeding in...

Rare Gemstone Uncovers Trade Route Between Medieval Europe And Sri Lanka
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Nissanka’s unbeaten 146 puts Sri Lanka in charge
Bangladesh are facing an uphill battle in the Colombo Test after Sri Lanka closed Day 2 on 290 for 2, securing a 43-run lead, powered by an unbeaten 146 from the opener Pathum Nissanka and a fluent 93 from Dinesh Chandimal. Having bowled out...