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    Sri Lanka to launch South Asia’s first passenger drone service Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:07
    Prison rules Tamil Guardian11:18
    Sri Lanka begins talks on strengthening digital workforce and institutions Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:33
    Two Russian firms registered to supply crude oil to CPC Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:12
    Special train services to Jaffna for Nallur Festival – Minister Bimal Rathnayake assures Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:31
    Germany to provide EUR 924,000 grant for energy-efficient buildings programme Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:49
    Sri Lanka prison riot exposes intertwined crises of drugs, crime and overcrowding The Diplomat18:51

    Latest News

    In the last hour
    ’Read with Ranil’ Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:31
    PM Harini meets Qatar Emir, conveys Sri Lanka’s condolences Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:11
    In the last 2 hours
    India-Sri Lanka Media Fest Nuance journalism versus clickbait Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:56
    ICC calls for early Sri Lanka Cricket elections: Keeps Slc out of board meetings Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:30
    Not hesitant to work for the country, if invited: Mahinda Samarasinghe Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:20
    Blog: Climate justice starts with gender justice - Lessons from Eswatini and Sri Lanka The Commonwealth (Press Release)16:20
    In the last 6 hours
    Amir meets prime minister of Sri Lanka Qatar Tribune14:09
    Sri Lankan shares edge lower as IT, energy stocks weigh Business Recorder, Pakistan13:29
    Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount The Peninsula13:26
    Sri Lankan-run dealership convicted in New Zealand’s first odometer tampering case: The Press Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:46
    Bids farewell to Ambassador... Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:16
    In the last 8 hours
    ‘Incredibly special’ Sri Lankan restaurant takes home three awards London Now12:06
    Fabricated prison riot remarks attributed to Sri Lanka's justice minister, Catholic Church spokesman spread online AFP Fact Check11:51
    Prison rules Tamil Guardian11:18
    Y-12 aircraft hit by kite string; Slaf warns against flying kites near airports Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:04
    ‘Abhisari’ street photo exhibition opens in Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:44
    Sri Lankans get chance to win Messi, Ronaldo jerseys Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:44
    Earlier today
    Sri Lanka begins talks on strengthening digital workforce and institutions Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:33
    Two Russian firms registered to supply crude oil to CPC Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:12
    Special train services to Jaffna for Nallur Festival – Minister Bimal Rathnayake assures Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:31
    Bia handles 4.7 million passengers in first half of 2026 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:41
    Sri Lanka marks Dalai Lama's 91st birthday Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:10
    Dengue deaths near 50 as cases top 71,000 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:49
    Gold prices ease globally, rupee depreciation limits fall in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:08
    Prison population surges to over 42,000 following ’Ratama Ekata’ operation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:38
    Environment agency demands for higher charge on plastic bags Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:17
    Sri Lanka to launch South Asia’s first passenger drone service Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:07
    Sri Lankan politicians have longer lifespans, study finds Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:07
    Yesterday
    Funding gap puts Sri Lanka’s digital ID project under review Biometric Update23:14 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lankan community extends condolences on passing of HH the late Father Amir Gulf Times21:21 14-Jul-26
    Negombo Prison Tragedy: Intelligence lapses, systemic failures and urgent imperative for reform Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:52 14-Jul-26
    Third in the world and first in Asia in traffic congestion Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:12 14-Jul-26
    Germany to provide EUR 924,000 grant for energy-efficient buildings programme Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:49 14-Jul-26
    Indian weddings become Sri Lanka’s next tourism opportunity Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 14-Jul-26
    Sanasa General Insurance appoints Lahiru Jayasinghe as Chairman Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 14-Jul-26
    Baby Cheramy and Clogard among SL’s Favourite Product Brands in PepperCube T25 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka secures US $ 35mn ADB loan for rooftop solar project Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka Prison Riot Exposes Intertwined Crises of Drugs, Crime and Overcrowding The Diplomat18:51 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka prison death toll rises as officers succumb to injuries Tamil Guardian16:06 14-Jul-26
    Police warn public of fake GovPay websites, scam messages Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:51 14-Jul-26
    Dengue Quiz Sri Lanka: How Much Do You Really Know? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:00 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka marks first with AI-assisted robotic surgeries Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:29 14-Jul-26
    Overseas travel ban on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga relaxed temporarily Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:49 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lankan shares edge lower as utilities, consumer discretionary stocks weigh Business Recorder, Pakistan13:02 14-Jul-26
    The road to 2028: How Sri Lanka's recovery could unravel again Tamil Guardian12:42 14-Jul-26
    Paramilitary leader Pillayan to remain in remand over Batticaloa killings Tamil Guardian12:11 14-Jul-26
    'A boy from war-torn Sri Lanka' - Nishan Canagarajah receives his knighthood Tamil Guardian12:01 14-Jul-26
    Government refutes social media posts on President’s official visit to France Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:27 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka secures US$55.9 million in foreign funding to boost solar energy sector Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:16 14-Jul-26
    Kotmale Radio Academy marks 10 years of media education Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:16 14-Jul-26
    Achieving trust through robust governance World Finance10:05 14-Jul-26
    Government targets increase in average tourist spending of US$148 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:05 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka loses over Rs. 25 bn in cigarette tax revenue since 2025: Verité Research Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:34 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka bans import of goods produced with forced labour Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:24 14-Jul-26
    Petrol prices in Pakistan lower than in Türkiye, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh: Minister Pakistan Observer08:14 14-Jul-26
    Harsha urges Colombo Mayor to repair damaged Independence Square walking path Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:21 14-Jul-26
    CAA plans pilot project for passenger-carrying drones Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:50 14-Jul-26
    Magistrates, District Court judges up in arms against move Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:49 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka gets first Tawarruq personal finance solution Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:43 14-Jul-26
    CCC’s Scale Up 2.0 to help SMEs overcome growth barriers Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:43 14-Jul-26
    EDB, IFC and EU strengthen export readiness of Eastern Province SMEs Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    OPA’s 39th Annual Conference to map out structural path beyond recovery Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    SEC & CSE Colombo Investor Forums receive positive investor interest Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    Market Research Society of Sri Lanka elects new committee Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    Yamaha opens flagship concept showroom in Borella Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    Ceylon Chamber hosts Fieo delegation for B2B session with Lankan businesses Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    Mapping the cycles of Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery: Lessons from Greece and Jamaica Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    Bogawantalawa Tea enters Saudi Arabia’s Tamimi hypermarket chain Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:32 14-Jul-26
    AAT Sri Lanka hosts Recognition Ceremony to honour affiliated training partners Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:22 14-Jul-26
    Keells joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:22 14-Jul-26
    Jkcg Auto and Green EV join forces to build SL’s most expansive EV charging network Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:22 14-Jul-26
    Pan Asia Bank launches its first Mastercard Debit Card with value-added benefits Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:22 14-Jul-26
    Cardinal calling the shots in military appointments, charges Opposition MP Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:08 14-Jul-26
    Negombo Prison clash death toll climbs to 31 after two more officers die Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:27 14-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka emerges as fastest-growing destination for Indian weddings: Report Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:17 14-Jul-26
    In the last 7 days
    NYT reveals how Russia gets Japanese technology into its weapons: a secret GRU unit, an Aeroflot cover job, and a cargo … Meduza21:06 13-Jul-26
    Navaly marks 31 years since Sri Lanka bombed a church full of refugees Tamil Guardian18:23 13-Jul-26
    Container cargo ferry service between India and Sri Lanka to begin in September Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:05 13-Jul-26
    Minority parties to form common platform Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:34 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka committed to upholding international standards in nuclear safety, security: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:34 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka remains firmly committed to upholding international standards in nuclear safety, security: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:13 13-Jul-26
    Anil Menon ISS mission tops day of global security and diplomatic moves India Today15:44 13-Jul-26
    Eye donation pledges surpass 2.3 million: Eye Donation Society Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:41 13-Jul-26
    Jvp led government is more right wing than RW: Sajith Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:00 13-Jul-26
    India pledges Rs. 600M for Deniyaya Base Hospital Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:07 13-Jul-26
    Environment Ministry unveils USD 38.2m mercury and waste management project Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:07 13-Jul-26
    HIV cases rising in Sri Lanka; Colombo, Gampaha record highest numbers Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:57 13-Jul-26
    Mepa launches ’Ocean Watch’ app to strengthen coastal waste management Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:26 13-Jul-26
    Women MPs push for 33% political representation Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:06 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka’s oldest woman passes away at 114 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:25 13-Jul-26
    Vijitha Herath extends condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:31 13-Jul-26
    Ceylon Newspapers’ writ against arrests fixed for hearing Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:21 13-Jul-26
    CMC faces political drama amid dengue outbreak Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:01 13-Jul-26
    Economic crisis hits marriages, parenthood Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:51 13-Jul-26
    “Sri Lanka is fast getting notorious for being the scam capital of the world” - Samagi Janabalawegaya MP Harsha de Silva Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:23 13-Jul-26
    Rotary Club of Colombo West welcomes new President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:20 13-Jul-26
    Delay, drift and decline Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:51 13-Jul-26
    Indian tourists outspend some European visitors as Sri Lanka targets 75,000-100,000 monthly arrivals Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:41 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves dip in June amid fluctuating Central Bank market interventions Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:31 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka has survived its crisis. Or has it? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:31 13-Jul-26
    Dialog Enterprise and Nce renew partnership to accelerate digital transformation of exporters Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:20 13-Jul-26
    Amw transfers Solid Tyre Division to Agtl to operate as Boi company Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:10 13-Jul-26
    Hayleys Aventura introduces Sri Lanka’s first automated rotary parking system Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:00 13-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General introduces Beechat AI assistant Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:00 13-Jul-26
    ComBank voted Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Loved’ Banking brandfor third consecutive year Sri Lanka Daily Mirror03:00 13-Jul-26
    Hemas Hospitals wins 30 Quality Awards Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:50 13-Jul-26
    Vijitha Herath extends condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Amir Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:23 12-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka ranked Asia’s most traffic-congested country Sri Lanka Daily Mirror13:18 12-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka new hotspot for Indian weddings in 2025; industry sees limited WAsia crisis impact in … The Times of India11:34 12-Jul-26
    Rs. 500,000 only initial compensation for fallen prison officers: Spokesman Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:08 12-Jul-26
    UN rights office urges Sri Lanka to investigate deadly prison violence amid torture allegations Jurist18:30 11-Jul-26
    Star Sports to air Lanka Premier League Season 6 from July 17 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:28 11-Jul-26
    Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness inadequate due to climate threats: DMC Chief Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:37 11-Jul-26
    Chinese-developed water supply project inaugurated in Sri Lanka Xinhua Agency12:13 11-Jul-26
    Ban all tobacco product sales to those born after 2010- Slma tells President Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:50 11-Jul-26
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    Sri Lanka News

    Latest news on Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of India, which is currently undergoing an economic crisis. The country is home to over 20 million people, making it the 64th most populous country in the world. The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, with English also being widely spoken. The capital city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, and the country's currency is the Sri Lankan rupee.

    Sri Lanka has a long history, dating back to over 2,000 years ago. The island was ruled by a number of different kingdoms and empires over the centuries, including the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948, and has since been a republic. The economy of Sri Lanka is based largely on agriculture, with rice, tea, and coconuts being the main crops. Tourism is also an important industry, with the country's beaches and historical sites attracting visitors from all over the world.

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