MQA warns of unpermitted courses in Sri Lanka

Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) has warned Maldivian students to exercise caution when opting to study in neighboring Sri Lanka, citing unpermitted courses in the country. It is MQA that declares educational courses recognized in the Maldives. The …

Sri Lanka now in growth phase, says AFC

    Asia Frontier Capital Fund Manager Ruchir Desai says SL growth momentum building through 2025 CSE up nearly 200% in USD terms since early 2023, valuations still below pre-crisis levels India proximity offers long-term opportunities similar to Southeast …

Saif and Hridoy fifties hand Sri Lanka their first Asia Cup defeat

(ESPN) Three top order stands, one after the other, led by Saif Hassan, then Towhid Hridoy, propelled Bangladesh to overhaul Sri Lanka’s 168, on a dry Dubai track. Saif’s 59-run stand with Litton Das came off 34 balls. It saw Bangladesh set the platform. …

Sri Lanka: The Elites Who Gave It All Away

It was around the end of 1956. “Bandaranaike set off a bomb in our heads…” Sirimavo said. He came home early that day. I sensed that he was worried. He told me to put aside my household chores and come upstairs to discuss an important matter with him. …

Bangladesh Steal One Late: Super 4 Opener vs Sri Lanka Goes Down to Wire

Tigers chase 169 with flair; Sri Lanka’s fight falls just short. Bangladesh took on Sri Lanka in the Super 4s stage of the 2025 Asia Cup. Big match, big pressure. Sri Lanka batted first and set a target. Bangladesh, though, held their nerve and chased it …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s: Who Won Yesterday In SL Vs BAN? Check Highlights

Sri Lanka: Blackouts and Backlash

The government and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) strikers are playing a game of chicken, and the prospects of blackouts loom large, with the warring trade unions intensifying their industrial action. The protesting workers have launched a sick-note …

President AKD to Present Sri Lanka’s Vision at UN General Assembly in New York

September 21, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to deliver his inaugural address at the United Nations General Assembly during its 79th session, taking place in New York later this month. The Sri Lankan Head of State is scheduled to …

Sri Lanka Sees Strong Surge in FDI Under NPP Administration

September 21, Colombo (LNW): Foreign investment in Sri Lanka has seen a marked upswing since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office, with total inflows surpassing one billion US dollars over the past year—a sign of renewed international confidence …

Bangladesh edge Sri Lanka in last-over thriller to open Super 4s with a win

Bangladesh secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in a Super-4 Asia Cup match, chasing down 169 with one ball to spare. Saif Hassan's 61 and Towhid Hridoy's 58 powered the chase, while Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 64 lifted Sri …