Amid Winds and Waves:  Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean

Encircled by the Afro-Asian landmass and island chains on the three sides, the Indian Ocean is a vast bay whose monsoon winds and waves have long driven connection and contestation. It has served as an interface of connectivity, a highway of...

Sri Lanka participates in Beautyworld Middle East 2025

Sri Lankan exhibitors with Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE Arusha Cooray (second from right) during her visit to the Sri Lanka Pavilion at Beautyworld Middle East 2025 Nine local beauty brands connect with global buyers at Dubai’s leading beauty...

Devotees from Sri Lanka, Australia visit Lumbini to donate robes to monks

Standing on the sacred soil of Lumbini, non-resident Sri Lankan businessman Hernta Herath, who lives in Australia, folded his palms and bowed deeply. “Two years ago, I made a vow to perform Kathin Dan here (Lumbini). To be able to return and...

Golden Jubilee celebration of diplomatic relations between Holy See and Sri Lanka

Institutional Celebratory Event featuring public lecture by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher tomorrow afternoon at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving presided over by Archbishop Gallagher and concelebrated by Catholic Bishops...

NSB leading Sri Lanka’s savings culture with innovation

NSB General Manager/CEO Shashi Kandambi with WSBI SDG Award NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral PC Achieves prestigious International WSBI Award; 2025 Thrift Day global theme “This Is Not a Savings Account” The National Savings Bank, Sri Lanka’s...

Fairfax Asia Summit 2025 for first time in Sri Lanka

Bringing together the Fairfax family in true Sri Lankan spirit — highlights from an unforgettable Fairfax Asia Summit 2025 Fairfirst Insurance recently hosted the Fairfax Asia Summit 2025 in Colombo, bringing together leaders and delegates from...

From arrests to allies: How President Disanayake’s anti-drug drive seeks to rewrite Sri Lanka’s strategy

A turning point or another turn of the wheel? For decades, Sri Lanka has waged cyclical wars on drugs — each beginning with zeal, arrests, and television footage, only to lose steam amid overcrowded prisons, entrenched corruption, and enduring...

Cold chains, hot problems: Fixing Sri Lanka’s fisheries — from catch to export

If fishermen lack ice, insulated containers, or basic handling training, the product’s value drops fast Sri Lanka’s seas are generous. From the glittering yellowfin and skipjack that fuel the tuna industry to succulent shrimp and colourful...

Willing to pay, unable to afford: Rethinking fair taxation in Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget

Affordability of taxes is economic. It depends on whether people and businesses can meet their tax obligations without undermining their basic livelihoods For years, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has focused mainly on improving willingness...

Rising above pseudo-nationalism to secure Sri Lanka’s energy future

Time and again, pseudo-nationalism and misplaced fears have stunted the natural evolution of the partnership with India to secure energy security for our country, where opportunities have been squandered for decades under the weight of sentiment...

TMC launches Northern Investment Summit 2026 to catalyse growth in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province

TMC Board of Management Project Chairman and Immediate President Kaushal Rajapakse The Management Club (TMC) has announced the launch of the Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26), a major initiative to accelerate investment, entrepreneurship and...

Sri Lanka construction expands in September 2025: PMI

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s onion and potato farmers should be trained in techniques used elsewhere and be given a chance to learn from their peers in other countries, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said. Sri Lanka’s current administration...

Sri Lanka Customs exceeds October revenue aim; achieves 95-pct of 2025 target

ECONOMYNEXT – Revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs jumped around 30 percent in October compared to the monthly target, while the total revenue has reached around 95 percent of the full year target, the government data showed. Sri Lanka Customs...

“Hopefully we get good batting surfaces like today”: Tim David hopes for Hobart-like pitches in India, Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup

Australia’s hard-hitting batter Tim David expressed his hope that they get similar batting conditions to Hobart’s Bellerive Oval in India and Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup next year. He wished this after smashing a blistering 74 off just 38...

Sri Lanka's H1 gov't revenue up 24.8 pct to 7.7 bln USD

COLOMBO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's total government revenue excluding grants rose 24.8 percent year on year to 2,321.7 billion rupees (about 7.7 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by higher tax collections, the...

Two held for attempt to smuggle mosquito repellent incense sticks to Sri Lanka

Ramanathapuram police arrested two men here on Sunday morning for attempting to smuggle 12 cartons of mosquito repellent incense sticks to Sri Lanka via boat. Police said, when Q branch police inspector Janaki along with her team were patrolling...

Sri Lanka energy minister warns lobbying for high renewable power tariffs will backfire on nation

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s energy minister Kumara Jayakody said the country cannot have cheap energy if the Ceylon Electricity Board is pressured to buy power at high prices from private parties and households, amid calls to raise prices paid for...

Sri Lanka forex inflows US$2.3trn in September, imports surge to $2.0trn

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s energy minister Kumara Jayakody said the country cannot have cheap energy if the Ceylon Electricity Board is pressured to buy power at high prices from private parties and households, amid calls to raise prices paid for...

Firearms for Sri Lanka opposition MPs only after criminal report review

Posted by Editor on November 2, 2025 - 4:04 pm AI-generated image The Sri Lanka Police say that firearms will be provided to opposition Members of Parliament who have requested them for security purposes only after reviewing their criminal...

Sri Lanka Navy seizes fishing vessel carrying heroin and crystal meth

Posted by Editor on November 2, 2025 - 10:32 am The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics in the deep seas off the western coast of Sri Lanka. The vessel was brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries...