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Former Fast Bowler Turned Javelin Star Rumesh Pathirage Delivers Historic Commonwealth Gold for Sri Lanka

GLASGOW:  Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has won gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending a 20-year drought in athletics gold for…

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FIFA Fan Zone 2026 launched in Colombo’s York Street

COLOMBO: The official FIFA World Cup Fan Zone 2026 was inaugurated on 11 June on York Street, Colombo Fort, in front of the Grand Oriental…

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All Aboard for a Unique Stay: Nanu Oya’s Locomotive Hotel to Welcome Domestic and International Tourists

COLOMBO: A relic of Sri Lanka’s railway heritage is being transformed into a novel retreat for travellers, as the Railway Department prepares to open a…

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President Disanayaka’s Germany Trip Bolsters Economic and Tourism Cooperation

BERLIN: In a significant step towards deepening ties between Sri Lanka and Germany, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka concluded a productive three-day official visit to the…

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Professor Arusha Cooray Welcomed as Sri Lanka’s First Female Ambassador-designate to the UAE, Applauds Expatriates’ Role in Strengthening Ties

DUBAI:Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Ambassador-designate to the United Arab Emirates, Professor Arusha Cooray, was warmly welcomed at a function hosted in Dubai by the Sri…

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Business, Banking & Finance
DFCC Bank Strengthens Middle East Remittance Corridor Through AlfaNow Partnership

DFCC Bank Strengthens Middle East Remittance Corridor Through AlfaNow Partnership

DUBAI: DFCC Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions, has entered into a partnership with AlfaNow in Dubai, expanding…

Education
Australia Beckons Sri Lankan Talent: Prestigious Scholarships for 2026 Intake

Australia Beckons Sri Lankan Talent: Prestigious Scholarships for 2026 Intake

COLOMBO: The Australian Government has officially opened applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships for the 2026 intake, offering Sri Lankans a…

Employment
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Explores Professional Job Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Explores Professional Job Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is capitalizing on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative to secure high-paying…

Travel & Tourism
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2025 Set to Revitalise Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties

Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2025 Set to Revitalise Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties

COLOMBO: The Maldives is gearing up to host the 19th edition of the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge…

Sport
Sri Lankan Royal Tuskers Back For Dubai 7s 2024

Sri Lankan Royal Tuskers Back For Dubai 7s 2024

DUBAI:The Royal Tuskers, formed by alumni of Sri Lanka’s prestigious Royal College, Colombo, is getting ready for their second run…

Middle East

Sri Lankan Envoy Explores City Partnerships at Asian Mayors Forum in Tehran

Sri Lankan Firms Participate at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo in Sharjah

Sri Lanka Expands Global MICE Ambitions with Launch of Ambassador Programme in UAE

The First Batch of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Welcomed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in Jeddah

Turkey, Syria earthquake kills over 4,000

Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2022

Asia

Sri Lankan diplomat hails Radio Ceylon’s Hindi service as it turns 75

Sri Lankan diplomat hails Radio Ceylon’s Hindi service as it turns 75

MUMBAI: Sri Lanka’s Consul General to Mumbai Priyanga Wickramasinghe has paid rich homage to the country's Hindi radio service that…

CH17 partners FinWin Group to launch first franchise operation in MENA region

CH17 partners FinWin Group to launch first franchise operation in MENA region

CH17 Privilege CEO Jumar Preena (left) with FinWin Group Founder and Chairman  Faroon Hamim DUBAI: Channel 17 (CH17) Loyalty, Sri…

India Offers 200 Fully-Funded Scholarships to Sri Lankan Students for 2025-2026

India Offers 200 Fully-Funded Scholarships to Sri Lankan Students for 2025-2026

COLOMBO: The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka has announced an exciting opportunity for Sri Lankan students, offering 200…

Americas

High Commission and Sri Lankan community in Ottawa jointly showcase Sri Lanka at the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase

OTTAWA: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, together with the Sri Lankan community, participated in the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase organised by the YMCA of the National...

Sri Lanka’s Splendour Shines at UN Photographic Exhibition

NEW YORK: The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York transformed its venue into a vibrant showcase of the island nation’s natural and cultural treasures....

Sri Lankans in Canada Launch a New Humanitarian Relief Organisation in Toronto

TORONTO: Toronto’s Sri Lankan community has established the International Human Relief Canada (IHRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting victims of disasters and addressing rural poverty. The organization was officially...

Oceania

Sri Lankan Envoy Explores City Partnerships at Asian Mayors Forum in Tehran

TEHRAN: Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Iran, Professor Fazeeha Azmi, has visited the Permanent Secretariat of the Asian Mayors Forum in Tehran, meeting Secretary General Dr Hamdreza Gholamzadeh to discuss deeper...

Kenyan Freight Chiefs Pledge Support for Sri Lanka Expo 2027 During Nairobi Visit

NAIROBI: A delegation from the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA), led by its National Chairman, Fredrick Aloo, and Executive Officer, Wycliffe Wanda, paid a courtesy call on the...

High Commission and Sri Lankan community in Ottawa jointly showcase Sri Lanka at the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase

OTTAWA: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, together with the Sri Lankan community, participated in the 2026 Y Embassy Chef Showcase organised by the YMCA of the National...

Europe

Haj Celebrations in Milan: A Time for Unity and Reflection

Haj Celebrations in Milan: A Time for Unity and Reflection

MILAN: Promoting unity, brotherhood, and selflessness among communities, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan celebrated Eid Al Adha …

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Explores Strategic Ties with Europe’s Second Largest Port

Sri Lanka Ports Authority Explores Strategic Ties with Europe’s Second Largest Port

BRUSSELS: A senior delegation from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has completed a significant two-day fact-finding mission to the…

New Partnership Enhances Secure Money Transfers for Sri Lankan Expatriates

New Partnership Enhances Secure Money Transfers for Sri Lankan Expatriates

BUCHAREST: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bucharest is taking significant steps to strengthen financial ties between Sri Lanka and…

Africa

Kenyan Freight Chiefs Pledge Support for Sri Lanka Expo 2027 During Nairobi Visit

Kenyan Freight Chiefs Pledge Support for Sri Lanka Expo 2027 During Nairobi Visit

Alternative headline: Sri Lanka's Nairobi Mission Courts Kenyan Logistics Sector Ahead of 2027 Trade Showcase

New High Commissioner to Nigeria

New High Commissioner to Nigeria

ABUJA, December 2019: The Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Nigeria,  A. Sabarullah Khan presented his Credentials to President of the…

Employment prospects in Ethiopia discussed

Employment prospects in Ethiopia discussed

ADIS ABABA, October 2019: The Asia Pacific Group of Ambassadors representing Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka…

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Business & Investment

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the map as one of South Asia's most attractive investment destinations. Real GDP grew by approximately 5% in 2025, and the country targets matching…

Jobs & Careers

Sri Lanka's job market is rebounding strongly in 2026, supported by a growing economy, a World Bank backed digital transformation project targeting 100,000 digital jobs, and expanding sectors in IT,…

Education

Sri Lanka has one of the strongest education systems in South Asia, with a literacy rate consistently above 92% and a growing range of local universities. The Ministry of Higher…

Holiday Travel

Sri Lanka was named one of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 by multiple leading travel publications. In 2025, the island generated just over USD 3.2 billion in…

Relocation

Sri Lanka offers expats and returning diaspora members a genuinely compelling lifestyle: a tropical climate, rich culture, affordable cost of…

Property

Sri Lanka's real estate market is in selective recovery in 2025–2026, with renewed investor confidence among both local and overseas buyers. Colombo's Port City and luxury condominium market continue to attract international…

Healthcare

Sri Lanka has one of the best public healthcare systems in South Asia, with free treatment available at government hospitals for all residents. The private sector, led by internationally accredited…

Diaspora Services & Consular Information

If you are a Sri Lankan living abroad, whether in the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, the UAE, Singapore, Oceania, Russia, or the CIS countries.  this section is important for…

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Managing money in Sri Lanka, whether you are visiting, relocating, investing, or sending funds home. requires a basic understanding of the local banking system, currency rules, and tax obligations. This…

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A Year-Round Tapestry of Culture and Celebration

A Year-Round Tapestry of Culture and Celebration

Sri Lanka’s calendar is shaped not merely by dates, but by devotion, creativity and community. For residents, visitors and those considering making the island home,…

Headlines from Home

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

COLOMBO: Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today,…

Permanent residence for persons of Sri Lanka descent, foreign spouses

Permanent residence for persons of Sri Lanka descent, foreign spouses

COLOMBO: Persons of Sri Lanka descent, including those who have renounced their citizenship, and foreign spouses would be able to…

Air travellers required to submit embarkation and arrival cards online from 1 January 2023

Air travellers required to submit embarkation and arrival cards online from 1 January 2023

COLOMBO: The Department of Immigration & Emigration has announced that from January 1, 2023 the embarkation card for outbound Sri…

President welcomes Royal College prefects to Presidential Secretariat

President welcomes Royal College prefects to Presidential Secretariat

COLOMBO: President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the delay in the Sri Lankan university system at the commencement of courses would…

Shipping giant changes course to save Sri Lanka whales

Shipping giant changes course to save Sri Lanka whales

COLOMBO: Animal rights activists on Friday (Sep 9) cheered a move by a shipping giant to alter course in Sri…

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