Tourism earnings fall 9.2 percent in nine months
Sri Lanka earned US$ 2,245.2 million from tourism in January to September 2026, 9.2 percent less than a year earlier, Central Bank data shows.
How to renew a Sri Lankan passport from abroad
A practical guide to renewing or replacing a Sri Lankan passport from overseas through an embassy, high commission or consulate.
China Merchants quits US$392m Colombo port hub; SLPA to pay US$21.9m
China Merchants Port Holdings has withdrawn from the US$392 million Colombo port logistics hub, and the SLPA agreed a US$21.9 million settlement.
Norochcholai offline for days after blackout; Ranawaka demands independent probe
The 810 MW Norochcholai coal plant will stay off the grid for several days after Saturday's islandwide outage, the National System Operator…
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Teachers’ union: 23,000 posts of 36,000 vacancies to be filled
The CTU says gazette flaws have left thousands of teacher posts unfilled, as the Prime Minister promises 30,000 new teachers by March.
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Sri Lanka’s first passenger drone to fly over Port City this month
The two-seat pilotless drone has arrived and will make its maiden flight at Colombo Port City by the end of October, the…
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Chaminda Vaas to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is set to become Delhi Capitals' fast bowling coach as the IPL franchise rebuilds its…
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Iran says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman
Iran's military said an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman while trying to cross a prohibited zone, according to…