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…
SriLankan Airlines seeks potential Gulf buyers and expansion after flying into profit
ABU DHABI: SriLankan Airlines should be a target for takeover by carriers in the Gulf once it is privatised, after making an operating profit for…
Pakistan inflicts heaviest home test defeat on Sri Lanka to sweep series 2-0
COLOMBO: Pakistan inflicted the heaviest home test defeat on Sri Lanka on Thursday, securing a comprehensive victory in the second match at Sinhalese Sports Club…
Sri Lanka’s ‘Vaulting Queen’ works as Dubai housemaid to support family at home
DUBAI: A top Sri Lankan athlete who set national records in the pole vault has been working as a housemaid in Dubai to help support her family at…
Recent seismic activity in Indian Ocean likely led pilot whales to beach on Sri Lanka shores
KALPITIYA: The Feb.11 beaching of 14 pilot whales in Kalpitiya, about 172 kilometers (107 miles) from the capital, Colombo, may have occurred due to the recent…