Taking cricket around the world: UKAF women's team set off for historic tour to Nepal

The UK Armed Forces women's cricket team enjoyed a final training session prior to their historical tour to Nepal. The visit will be the first time the military representative outfit has travelled to the Himalayan country and a packed itinerary...

Sri Lanka bank margin credit rise to Rs60bn August

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has unveiled a national strategy which will help the country tap climate financing from official donors and also the private sector to help support over 10 billion dollars for adaptation strategies, officials said. The...

Sri Lanka rupee flat against dollar, bond yields drop on shorter tenors

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has unveiled a national strategy which will help the country tap climate financing from official donors and also the private sector to help support over 10 billion dollars for adaptation strategies, officials said. The...

SITA showcases tech in Singapore as Asia embraces biometrics for air travel

SITA has launched a new Experience Centre in Singapore aimed at showcasing the future of air travel. The hub features immersive demonstrations of the latest technologies such as biometrics, digital identity, and smart airport solutions. It’s been...

Jaffna Ranked Among World’s Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2026 by Lonely Planet

October 27, Colombo (LNW): Jaffna has earned a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s list of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in 2026, placing the northern Sri Lankan city alongside some of the world’s most celebrated destinations. Renowned for its...

Sri Lanka’s new Ports Minister to visit Indian maritime exhibition next week

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Ports & Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka, will attend the Indian Maritime Week 2025 scheduled for next week, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. It will be Minister Karunathilaka’s first...

Sri Lanka Tourism Invites India to Celebrate Weddings in Paradise

Sri Lanka Tourism has officially opened its doors for destination weddings, extending a warm invitation to Indian couples and families to celebrate their special day in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations. To mark this, Sri Lanka...

Private sector propels tourism with first-ever destination drive

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka President M. Shanthikumar (second from right) addresses the media launch of the private sector-funded Truly Sri Lanka campaign. Vice President Eksath Wijerathne (right), eMarketingEye Founder and CEO Rajitha...

Sri Lanka’s authorities must stop harassing Tamil photojournalist Kumanan Kanapathipillai

A few weeks before the committee’s hearing, Kanapathipillai Kumanan was interrogated for seven hours on 17 August by the office of the Counter-Terrorism and Investigation Division (CTID) in Alampil, Northern Province, which described his...

Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best in Travel 2026 List

As 2025 draws to a close, Lonely Planet has unveiled its highly anticipated Best in Travel 2026 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences for the year ahead. For many travellers, trip planning begins...

Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau showcases island magic to Auckland travel advisors

Auckland’s Cordis Hotel was abuzz on 22nd October as the Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau hosted a dynamic roadshow aimed at New Zealand travel agents, showcasing the island nation’s unmatched blend of culture, adventure, and luxury experiences. More than...

Sri Lanka CB says widening credit gap needs close monitoring though “not major concern”

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is expected to see a boost in passenger volumes and flight operations, supported by the introduction of new airline schedules and expanded route offerings, state-owned Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private)...

Sri Lanka to unveil competitive, transparent IMF-compliant investment taxes: BOI chief

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is bringing a competitive and rules based, tax framework for investors after discussing with the International Monetary Fund, for projects over 50 million US dollars, Board of Investment Chairman Arjuna Herath said. Sri...

Thailand to discuss return of gifted elephants from Sri Lanka

Posted by Editor on October 24, 2025 - 5:58 pm (Image credit: Courtesy of the respective owners) The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted to Sri Lanka, following reports of...

Repatriation of six Sri Lankan seafarers detained in Eritrea

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry, in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Mission in Egypt and the Eritrean authorities, has successfully facilitated the repatriation of six (06) Sri Lankan seafarers who were...

The Price of Hubris: India lost friends, Air bases, and credibility

DND Special Report The slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Victory has a hundred fathers, and defeat is an orphan.” His phrase is rooted in the Stoic era. The famous historian Tacitus once remarked, “This is an unfair thing about war:...

Sri Lankan woman tourist found dead in Shravasti hotel

Retired FBI Agent Exposes the Truth Behind the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Bombings

In a recent episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired Special Agent Raj Patel revisits one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in recent history: the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings. The coordinated attacks, carried out by eight...

Sri Lanka Tourism reports significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka Tourism reports a strong surge in international visitor arrivals throughout the first nine months of 2025. Based on current figures, the United Kingdom is emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing, most valuable tourism markets,...

Sri Lanka sees boost in arrivals, new airlines ahead of peak tourism season

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo All Share Price index (ASPI) rose 0.26 percent on Thursday while the S&P SL20 dropped 0.13 percent, data on its site showed. The broader ASPI climbed 59.88 points to end at 22,850.95; while the more liquid S&P SL20...