Six Sri Lankan underworld killers arrested in Bhaktapur,...

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Nepali authorities have arrested six suspects involved in the murder of Sri Lankan underworld don Ganemulla Sanjeewa from Bhaktapur. All six have been deported by the Department of Immigration with fines imposed. According to...

Sinopec VP meets Sri Lanka Foreign Minister to iron out refinery issues

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s services sector expanded at a slower rate in September 2025, with a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank registering 58.7, from 68.9 in August. Business activities continued to expand in the month,...

Sri Lankan woman's surfing safari is turning the tide

The trick is to stay calm. Let the water run through your fingers and connect with the ocean. Out in the surf off the fishing village of Kadabeddagama on the southern coast of Sri Lanka is 22-year-old Senuri Madushani, one of few female surfers...

Sri Lanka to sell dollar bonds to local market again

ECONOMYNEXT – Global growth prospects are dimming and government debt in advanced nations in particular are rising, the International Monetary Fund said, after more than a decade of heedless spending for ‘stimulus’ advocated by macro-economists...

The Day Sri Lanka’s Navy Wept: Digampathana Remembered

It was a seemingly ordinary Monday morning on 16th October 2006, but the calm of that day would soon be shattered in a way none of us could have imagined. As the Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy and Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet...

Visa outlines inclusion drive to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital economy

Visa Sri Lanka Country Manager Avanthi Colombage Visa Sri Lanka Country Manager Avanthi Colombage yesterday said the company is deepening its role in supporting Sri Lanka’s digital transformation through major global investments in cybersecurity,...

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise increased caution due to the risk of civil unrest, potential terrorist activity, and the presence of landmines in parts of the country. The US Department...

Moody’s Warns Sri Lanka’s Recovery Still Fragile despite Progress

Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign rating review by Moody’s Ratings paints a picture of cautious optimism, one of gradual recovery tempered by deep-seated fiscal weaknesses and persistent debt pressures. While acknowledging the nation’s improving...

Economic Summit 2025: Sri Lanka’s Test of Investor Confidence

By: Staff Writer October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s decision to host the Economic and Investment Summit 2025 in December could become a turning point in rebuilding investor confidence and restoring economic momentum after years of crisis....

Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Posted by Editor on October 14, 2025 - 12:30 pm Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is on an official visit to China, held wide-ranging discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (October 14) at the Great Hall of the...

Sri Lankan leader seeks deeper ties with Japan

Japan gave a helping hand to Sri Lanka, which is now emerging from its recent period of economic chaos. The leader of the strategically important South Asian island nation visited Tokyo and Osaka last month with the aim of deepening ties and...

Sri Lankan Travel Firm Earns International Acclaim at Prestigious Global Awards

October 14, Colombo (LNW): In a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s presence on the global tourism stage, Expo Leisure has achieved a landmark victory at the 2025 World Travel Awards, emerging as one of the first companies from the island nation to...

Reality check: Zimbabwe's shining triumphs in 2025

In a year that could have been etched in recent history as Zimbabwe's renaissance, 2025 has instead been overshadowed by relentless waves of doom and gloom - narratives fuelled by lies, fabrications, and misinformation designed to ignite unrest,...

Sri Lanka Sees Continued Growth in Tourist Arrivals as October Figures Climb

October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, with over 62,000 international visitors recorded in just the first 12 days of October, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...

Envoy emphasises need to revitalise FTA between Pakistan, Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD - A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), led by its president Sardar Tahir Mehmood along with Zafar Bakhtawari, Secretary General United Business Group, Tahir Ayub, Senior Vice President ICCI, and Mohammad...

Man plans to return to India from Europe with 60 lakh savings, considers ‘taking on the role of a house husband’

A 30-year-old man currently living in Europe with his wife has shared on Reddit his plans to return to India with 60 lakhs in savings, aiming to quit the corporate rat race and focus on home management and local development. He described his...

Salt and Brook power England to resounding win over NZ in second T20

England take series lead with 65-run win A majestic and complete performance from England saw them roast New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20, their batting devastating, bowling intelligent and catching sharp. Phil Salt got the tourists off to...

Maldivians urged to complete ETA form before visiting Sri Lanka

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Maldivians traveling to Sri Lanka to ensure that they complete the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) form ahead of their trip, following changes to Sri Lanka’s immigration procedures. According to...

Power of a wish: Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka transforming lives

A seven-year-old boy dreams of being a police officer. He puts on the uniform, sits in a patrol car, and for a brief moment, steps into a world where illness does not define him. Four months later, he passes away—but not before experiencing a joy...

Sri Lankan banks and people can take loans in Indian Rupees

All Palestinian prisoners, to be freed under the US-backed hostage deal, have been released from Israeli prisons, The Times of Israel quoted the Israel Defence Force (IDF) spokesman as having said. The prisoners include 250 terror convicts serving...