Sri Lanka has deployed Air Force drones to combat its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade. With over 77,000 reported infections and 56 deaths this year, the government has stepped up surveillance efforts, including a military-led monitoring unit, to identify mosquito breeding hotspots and contain the spread of the disease.

Sri Lanka deploys Air Force drones against worst dengue outbreak 

Sri Lanka has announced a ban on junk food in schools as part of efforts to promote healthier eating habits among students. The policy aims to reduce children's consumption of foods high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.

Sri Lanka Bans Junk Food In Schools To Promote Healthier Eating 

A new direct flight connection between Ahmedabad and Colombo is set to transform travel between India and Sri Lanka. In this special WION Wings panel discussion, tourism, hospitality and travel industry leaders explore how the new Ahmedabad-Colombo route could unlock exciting opportunities for travellers, businesses and tourism stakeholders on both sides. From luxury resorts and destination weddings to MICE tourism, cultural experiences and weekend getaways, the conversation examines why Sri Lanka is increasingly positioning itself as a convenient and accessible international destination for Indian travellers.
The panel also discusses the growing importance of direct connectivity in driving tourism growth, the role of UPI and INR acceptance in simplifying travel, and how shared cultural heritage, food, history and people-to-people ties continue to strengthen the relationship between India and Sri Lanka. Featuring insights from leaders representing Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, travel industry experts and tourism stakeholders, this discussion offers a fascinating look at the future of regional travel in South Asia. Can Sri Lanka become the next favourite international getaway for travellers from Gujarat? Watch the full discussion to find out.

Ahmedabad-Colombo In 3 Hours: New Flight Transforms Travel To Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has denied a request from the United States to allow combat aircraft landing, highlighting its neutral stance amid rising geopolitical tensions. The move reflects Colombo’s careful balancing in a volatile region. What does this decision mean for global diplomacy and regional security? Watch for the full breakdown.

Sri Lanka Denies U.S. Request For Combat Aircraft Landing

Sri Lanka delivered a stunning statement win in Kandy as Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century powered them to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Australia. Chasing with composure and authority, Sri Lanka dismantled the Australian bowling attack and stormed into the Super 8 stage in style.

Nissanka’s masterclass anchored the innings from start to finish, exposing Australia’s bowling struggles and putting their campaign in serious danger. With this crushing defeat, Australia now stand on the brink of an early exit, while Sri Lanka gain massive momentum at a crucial stage of the tournament. 

Sri Lanka Hammer Australia In Kandy, Nissanka’s Century Seals Super 8 Spot

A United Nations report has detailed allegations of sexual violence committed by Sri Lanka’s security forces against suspected LTTE fighters during the country’s civil war. The findings describe systematic abuse during detention and interrogations, raising renewed calls for accountability and justice for victims. Human rights groups say the report highlights long-standing concerns over wartime abuses that have never been properly investigated.

UN Reports Sri Lanka Security Forces Used Sexual Violence During Civil War

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has postponed the implementation of Grade 6 education reforms to 2027 after controversy erupted over an adult website link appearing in a school textbook. The incident has triggered widespread concern among parents and educators over student safety and curriculum oversight. The delay has also intensified debate over the direction and credibility of Sri Lanka’s education reforms.


Sri Lanka Delays Grade 6 Reforms After Adult Website Link Found In Textbook

More than 900 people have died and thousands were left stranded after heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by a tropical storm and supercharged by climate change, wreaked havoc across three nations in Southeast Asia last week.


Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand ravaged by floods, landslides, over 900 killed 

Sri Lanka's most-wanted woman, who is accused of taking part in the brazen courtroom murder of a suspected top drug dealer, has been arrested in Nepal, police said.


Gang war & a courtroom murder: Who is Sri Lanka's Ishara Sewwandi? 

Sri Lanka's President Anura Dissanayake have got super majority in the parliament. His party NPP achieved a historic 2/3 majority in Parliament, marking the first time a single party has done so under the Proportional Representation system. What does it mean for Sri Lanka and for the economy of the Island Nation.

Anura Dissanayake gets Super Majority I Sri Lanka Parliament Elections

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition secured a resounding victory in snap legislative elections, according to results released on Friday. The win reflects widespread public discontent with establishment parties, which voters blame for the country's ongoing economic crisis. Dissanayake's coalition's triumph marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka's political landscape, as citizens demand change and accountability.

Sri Lankans Pin Hopes On Anura Dissanayake

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has underlined the significance of developing economic cooperation and regional integration with Japan and India, with a particular emphasis on deepening ties with New Delhi, as his country strives to recover from bankruptcy.

Sri Lanka Presidential Polls: Explained

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections: President calls for deepening India ties

Sri Lanka's Presidential elections, the first after the country plunged into an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, are peculiar in more ways than one. Watch in for details|

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections: Who will come out on top in Sri Lanka poll?

Sri Lanka is all set to vote on September 21 but trouble is mounting for the president as fissures between Wickremesinghe and the SLPP are now deeper than ever. Rajapaksas’ party members has decided not to support Ranil Wickremsinghe. Who will win and what do people of Sri Lanka have to say?

Can Ranil Wickremesinghe win the Sri Lanka presidential elections?

China is the largest bilateral creditor to Sri Lanka, which in May 2022 became the first Asian lower-middle income country to default on its sovereign debt in two decades. Watch to know more.

Explained: China's debt-trap diplomacy

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced that China will help the island nation build its strategic deep sea port and an airport in the capital city of Colombo. The two countries also signed nine new agreements amid Sri Lanka’s efforts to restructure and revive its bankrupt economy.

China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM amid visit to Beijing

Sri Lanka emerging out of an economic crisis, has added the Indian rupee to its foreign currency basket. And it is expected that Bangladesh, too, may start settling trade with India in the Indian rupee. The South Asian nation is already settling trade with Nepal & Bhutan in the Indian rupee. As more countries express their desire to trade in Indian rupees, we tell you what it means for India and is the Indian currency is moving toward global domination.

The rise of the Indian currency: Lanka & B’desh look to settle trade in Indian rupee

A plane of Sri Lanka's national airline was recently grounded for three days. On Tuesday, the airline blamed a rat for the grounding and the subsequent catastrophic delays.

Rats on plane: Sri Lanka Airlines aircraft grounded for three days after rodent spotting on flight

The Indian government had invited a delegation led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of Sri Lanka’s leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP or People’s Liberation Front), to New Delhi, in a significant outreach to the island nation’s most popular politician at the moment.

Sri Lanka's Marxist party JVP on India visit

India face Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai in a rematch of the 2011 World Cup final. A seventh straight victory for India will assure a place in the semi-finals for the hosts. Sri Lanka have to win each of their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the last-four.

India, Sri Lanka return to Wankhede after 12 years

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is considering India's request to not allow Chinese Survey and Research Vessel Shi Yan 6 to undertake a joint military scientific research with the island nation's National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA).

Sri Lanka considers India request on China vessel

Asia Cup 2023: The 16th edition of Asia Cup starts on August 30. It is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Asian cricket tournament traces its origin all the way back to 1984 in the ODI format.

Asia Cup 2023 schedule: Point table, date, time, venue, fixture, squads, live streaming all you need to know

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