Vanishing giants: Why Sri Lanka must protect its last wild tuskers — before it’s too late

Sri Lanka’s last wild tuskers — majestic, rare, and silently disappearing — are on the brink of vanishing forever. These giants once roamed in strength and abundance across the island, but now, only a handful remain in the wild. Their...

Online Gambling Lures Sri Lankan Youth into a Growing Web of Risk

By: Staff Writer August 07, Colombo (LNW): Online gambling is fast becoming a major concern in Sri Lanka, with increasing numbers of local youth being drawn into unregulated betting platforms—many linked to international operators and criminal...

Lawrence Ho: “What we hope to achieve in Sri Lanka is similar to the model that Macau built with China”

The launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka this August has introduced a new type of international integrated resort to Colombo. Developed by John Keells Holdings with an investment of $1.2 billion, alongside a 125 million contribution from Melco...

Netherlands-Based Foundation that Trains Sri Lankan Youth in Media and Human Rights

Kingnewsiwre / Press release / A Dutch-registered human rights foundation, founded by Sri Lankan refugee Shanta Dalugamage, is empowering the next generation in Sri Lanka through journalism and human rights education—bridging communities across...

Buckman and Atul forms JV ‘Atul-Buckman’ to provide water treatment solutions in India and Sri Lanka

PM Modi gets call from Brazilian President, speaks on cooperation in trade, tech

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable and meaningful. We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership including in trade, energy, tech, defence,...

Sri Lanka eyes export strategy overhaul amid U.S. tariff hike

August 07, Colombo (LNW): In a bid to confront the recent tariff escalation by the United States, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted a high-level policy dialogue yesterday (06), bringing together top government officials, trade...

Sri Lanka rope in Julian Wood to fix power-hitting blues

Apna Perera and Ashen Silva are the top seeds in the men’s singles when the 111th Sri Lanka National Tennis Championship is held from August 8 to 24 at the SLTA courts in Colombo. The tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA)...

"They called me over to talk" - Harshit Rana reveals first interaction with Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma during 2024 Sri Lanka series

India pacer Harshit Rana recently opened up about his first interaction with senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The 23-year-old shared the dressing room with the legendary duo after earning his maiden ODI call-up for the 2024 tour of Sri...

Sri Lanka’s garden legacy comes to life: Launch of new book on Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden by Juliet Coombe

Juliet Coombe giving an informative description of the Brief Gardens A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched recently with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book, ‘Brief...

SLIIT among world’s Top 20 Architecture Schools – ranked No. 1 in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) has marked a proud and historic moment by being ranked among the Top 20 Architecture Schools in the world and securing the No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in the latest INSPIRELI World...

ESOFT establishes ESU Colombo in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital

From left: ESOFT Metro Campus and ESU Chairman and Group Managing Director Dr. Dayan Rajapakse, ESOFT Metro Campus and ESU CEO and ESOFT International – Singapore Director Nishan Sembacuttiaratchy, and Kingston University London Faculty Director –...

Peugeot 2025 range hits Sri Lankan roads with Carmart’s exclusive handover event

In a momentous celebration of French automotive excellence, Carmart Ltd., the sole authorised importer, distributor and repairer for Peugeot in Sri Lanka, handed over the first batch of brand-new Peugeot 2025 models to a select group of discerning...

Sri Lanka stocks recover 0.44-pct after two-day slide

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks recovered following a two-day slide as buying interest returned to the market, pushing the All Share Price Index (ASPI) 0.44 percent higher on Wednesday, brokers said. “We saw a bit of recovery in the market after...

Sri Lanka’s Fabric Sector Feels Global Squeeze despite Resilient Profit Margins

By: Staff Writer August 06, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s textile and fabric manufacturing sector is facing subdued global demand and declining production volumes, even as some leading players like Teejay Lanka PLC continue to maintain profitability...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka – A Landmark National Transformation

Post Views: 633 Sri Lanka’s largest investment and South Asia’s first integrated resort opened its doors, heralding a bold new chapter in the nations’ economic journey. Positioned at the crossroads of modern luxury and local artistry, City of...

Sri Lankan singers demand equal song rights

Posted by Editor on August 6, 2025 - 9:14 am A meeting between Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan Singers’ Association was held yesterday afternoon (August 5) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. During the...

BYD leads Sri Lanka brand new car sales, Yadea top EV bike

ECONOMYNEXT – China’s BYD leads brand new car and crossover sales in Sri Lanka, with 3,419 sold so far in 2025, though sales dropped in July, after Customs detained Atto 3 units, over a controversy involving motor size, vehicle registration day...

US Backs Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival through Reforms and Trade Expansion

By: Staff Writer August 06, Colombo (LNW): U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has emphasized the need for structural reforms, market diversification, and stronger institutions as critical pillars for Sri Lanka’s long-term economic stability....

Sri Lanka promotes AI– investment opportunities and disrupt Asia-2025 in London

A panel discussion to promote investment opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce - London (SLUKCC) and the High Commission of Sri Lanka, was held on 31 July 2025 at the...