Wartime Sri Lanka World War II reached Asia’s doorstep in July 1941, when the Japanese entered the conflict, by launching a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. The Japanese forces made speedy ...

Sri Lanka previously introduced visa-free entry for select countries as part of a pilot project in October 2023. That initiative, initially designed for six months, was extended and expanded in phases ...

Cyberattacks are becoming an increasingly serious issue in Sri Lanka, with the number of computer crime complaints rising sharply in 2025. ..

Sri Lanka has expanded its free tourist visa policy to 40 countries, effective July 2025, as part of efforts to attract more visitors and spur economic recovery. The policy eliminates visa fees for ...

In a significant step toward strengthening child protection systems in Sri Lanka, the International Conference on Child Protection (ICCP’25) was inaugurated today in Colombo. The three-day event ...

Police chief responds to claims 'multiple bodies' found in woods The body of one man has been found in a woodland area in Cornwall.

Sustaining Sri Lanka's reform momentum is critical to safeguarding the country's macroeconomic stability, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday after its staff concluded a visit to the ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited Colombo during July 21-25, 2025, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments ...

Every car window sticker displays a price, and salespeople want to avoid starting a premature discussion about price. But that’s a mistake in my opinion.

Javier Tebas, LaLiga President, stated: “We are delighted to have Begin partner with us for Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. At LaLiga we always look for best-in-class partners to deliver ...

A three-member Supreme Court bench in Sri Lanka concluded on Wednesday that declaring a state of emergency in July 2022 to stop months of public demonstrations violated basic rights. Three petitions ...

Sri Lankan authorities, locals and environmentalists say they’re deeply concerned about the possible impacts on the country’s marine ecosystem and coastal communities from the sinking of a ...