Finally, the ‘System Change’ Sri Lanka Wanted—Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As President After Historic Election
By a special correspondent COLOMBO: In a paradigm political shift that has resonated across the island nation, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a left-leaning leader with a…
Masterchef winner Brin credits win to his GP fiancee, his ‘biggest supporter and toughest critic’
LONDON: Masterchef winner Brin Pirathapan, 29, is the son of two Sri Lankan war refugees and was helped to victory by his ‘biggest supporter and…
It was an international conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency, alleges former President Gotabaya in a tell-all book
COLOMBO: With just months away from elections in Sri Lanka, former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has claimed that he was ousted from power in 2022 due…
Sri Lanka celebrates series win by mocking Bangladesh over World Cup ‘Timed Out’ controversy
DHAKA: Sri Lanka clinched a 28-run victory against Bangladesh in the third T20I, securing a series-winning 2-1 triumph, in Sylhet on Saturday. Defending a target…
Sri Lanka lawmakers accused of stifling free speech in internet safety bill
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a controversial internet safety bill that has been criticized by opposition politicians, journalists and rights groups as…
Sri Lanka targets superyacht tourism
COLOMBO:Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau is currently addressing obstacles to marine tourism, specifically leisure activities on yachts. Led by the bureau’s Director General, Nalin Perera,…
Princess Anne’s subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth during glitzy Sri Lanka dinner
COLOMBO: Princess Anne has been praised for her fashion choice in Sri Lanka, as a royal commentator noted that she appeared to pay a subtle…
‘Great Motivator And Always Shares Her Experience’ – How Chamari Athapaththu Is Changing Sri Lankan Cricket
Krithika V writes in WISDEN about captain Chamari Athapaththu, who recently became the first Sri Lankan woman to scale the top place in ICC ODI…
Colombo queen ‘Elphinstone’: Sri Lanka’s heritage landmark with India
COLOMBO: Inching towards its centenary, the Elphinstone Theatre building in Colombo’s historic Maradana area stands proudly as an iconic cultural landmark of the capital city…
‘The Red Suitcase’ unpacks rare Nepal-Sri Lanka partnership at Venice Film Festival
VENICE: “The Red Suitcase,” which has its world premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons strand, is a rare Nepal-Sri Lanka co-production. The producers have…