Sri Lanka’s opposition wears black in Parliament to protest politician’s murder
Sri Lanka’s main opposition SJB wore black in Parliament to protest the government’s handling of the murder of its Weligama council chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera....
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Adani-backed Colombo terminal becomes Sri Lanka’s top FDI source in 2025
The Adani-backed Colombo West International Terminal became Sri Lanka’s largest FDI source in 2025, investing USD 229 million in port infrastructure, BOI data shows....
Sri Lanka to seek Interpol red notices for athletes who fled 2022 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka will seek Interpol red notices for athletes who fled the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and failed to return home, causing a financial loss of LKR 50 million....
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya visits IIT Delhi, explores collaboration in research and education
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited IIT Delhi to explore research and education collaborations during her three-day official trip to India....
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court clears India-backed digital ID project, dismisses rights petitions
Sri Lanka’s top court rejected petitions by opposition leader Wimal Weerawansa challenging the India-backed digital ID project, ruling that no fundamental rights had been violated....
Sri Lanka announces special bus services for Diwali long weekend
The National Transport Commission will operate special bus services from Colombo’s Bastian Mawatha Terminal starting Oct 17 to meet the Diwali travel rush on routes to major cities....
Sri Lankan women MPs to wear pink, call for Parliament debate on breast cancer awareness
Sri Lankan women MPs will wear pink and call for a parliamentary debate to raise breast cancer awareness, highlighting early detection and school-level initiatives....
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya to visit India from October 16-18
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya will visit India from October 16–18 for her first official trip, to meet Indian leaders, visit IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog, and deliver the keynote at the NDTV World Summit....
Sinopec urges Sri Lankan govt to fast-track USD 3.7 bn Hambantota oil refinery project
Sinopec has urged Sri Lanka to expedite work on its USD 3.7 billion oil refinery at Hambantota, citing delays since the deal was signed in January....
Indian Envoy Meets Sri Lanka’s Ruling JVP Leader to Discuss Bilateral and Economic Ties
Indian envoy Santosh Jha met JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva in Colombo to discuss the India–Sri Lanka partnership and explore new avenues for economic cooperation....