[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages following the US and Israel’s war with Iran.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday, said, “We must prepare […]
[ad_1] Tel Aviv/Tehran, March 4 (Udaipur Kiran): The war between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran entered its fifth day on Wednesday. Amid the escalating conflict, an Iranian warship was attacked by a submarine near the coast of Sri Lanka, according to the Sri Lankan Navy. The navy said 32 people were injured in the […]
[ad_1] Colombo, February 25: A highly significant Super-8 match in the T20 World Cup 2026 will take place on Wednesday at the R. Premadasa Stadium, featuring Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The match is scheduled to start at 7 PM. New Zealand’s first Super-8 match against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain, leaving the Kiwi […]
[ad_1] Colombo: In the Group B match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka posted a target of 164 runs for Ireland to chase. After winning the toss, Ireland chose to bowl first. Sri Lanka’s innings began with a cautious start as Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Misara added 28 […]
[ad_1] One of the biggest discoveries made in the world of gems has come to light in Sri Lanka, and it is known by the name of ‘Star of Pure Land.’ This natural purple star sapphire weighs 3,536 carats, making it one of the biggest gems of its time. The discovery has been revealed for […]
[ad_1] A visiting American family has gone viral after posting a video criticising what they described as the “worst immigration experience” while trying to extend their visa in Sri Lanka.The Hutchinson family shared the clip on TikTok after visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo to extend their 30-day tourist visa. The video […]
[ad_1] new video loaded: Cyclone Aftermath In Sri Lanka Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, takes us to Kandy in Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone. By Mujib Mashal, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry and Atul Loke December 12, 2025 [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] When 14-year-old Janani gets her period, she doesn’t always make it to school. Some days, there are no sanitary pads at home, and Janani is forced to use a pad made from old clothes. On those days, she skips classes.“I feel ashamed of using cloth,” Janani told DW. “If we miss school because of […]
[ad_1] Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka (AP) COLOMBO: A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others, an official said. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday near the town of Kotmale, about 140 […]
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Photo: AP) Colombo, May 07, 2025 -Sri Lanka’s leftist government won local council elections but with significantly lower margins, in its first test since sweeping national polls last year, official results showed on Wednesday.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake‘s coalition received the most votes in 265 out of the 339 […]
