Reckoning With Belonging in Britain

To Londoners, everything outside of the capital is in the middle of nowhere, and so it was with me. I was soaking wet after a downpour, somewhere in southeast England, on a stretch of road with a petrol station that charged 3 pounds and 5 pence...

Flamingos arrive in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

Every year, at the onset of winter, an extraordinary spectacle eagerly awaited by bird watchers takes place along the coastal regions of Thoothukudi district — the arrival of flamingos. This year, too, since the end of October, hundreds of...

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...

The Spiritual Jazz of Alice Coltrane

“I’d like to play the piano for you now,” Alice Coltrane announced to her audience at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on April 16, 1978. “One selection,” she explained, “was composed several years ago and is entitled ‘One for the Father.’ It’s a song I’ve...

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...

Sri Lankan woman tourist found dead in Shravasti hotel

Flintoff: 'We're all in this together' as England Lions begin Ashes shadow mission

Andrew Flintoff played for England in just one Ashes tour, standing in as captain for the injured Michael Vaughan in 2006-07, as Australia regained the urn with a 5-0 drubbing. This winter, 19 years on, he returns in a different role, as head...

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 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,...

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 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...

Sri Lanka Records Over 103,000 Tourist Arrivals in First 20 Days of October

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 103,491 tourists visited the country during the first 20 days of October 2025. According to SLTDA data, India remains the top source market, contributing 29,460 visitors (28.5%),...

Sri Lanka Revamps Tax Rules to Attract Mega Investors

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a competitive and rules-based tax framework for large-scale investors, following discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath confirmed that the new regime...

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...

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 to introduce national building code with World Bank help

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...

'Peddi': Ram Charan flies off to Sri Lanka to shoot next schedule; exudes swag in all-black look at airport

In a thrilling update, Ram Charan has departed for the beautiful shores of Sri Lanka, ready to film the next chapter of his upcoming movie, 'Peddi'. The film's creative team announced the location on social media, noting that the enchanting island...

‘Sri Lankan Day’ to be celebrated in Colombo from December 12 to 14, 2025

Posted by Editor on October 22, 2025 - 4:00 pm The Cabinet of Ministers has approved holding the national event “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12 to 14, 2025, at the Colombo Municipal Council Grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and the surrounding...

Peddi: Ram Charan Jets Off To Sri Lanka To Begin New Schedule Of Buchi Babu Sana's Film

Ram Charan And Team Peddi Head To Sri Lanka To Shoot New Schedule Global superstar Ram Charan, has jetted off to Sri Lanka, to shoot a new schedule of his film Peddi. A video clip posted on the film's official social media page featured the actor...