Sri Lanka to implement “English for All” program in all schools by 2030

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (November 16) announced the implementation of the “English for All” program in all schools and universities across the country by 2030.



Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India

Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a World Cup final clash with India after a tense three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata on Thursday.



Sri Lanka elected to UNESCO Executive Board

Sri Lanka has been elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027, during the 42nd General Conference of the inter-governmental organization on Wednesday (November 15) in Paris.



Education Ministry calls for immediate investigation on death of student due to school wall collapse

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has instructed the officials of the Zonal Education Office to conduct an investigation and to provide an immediate report into the death of the grade 1 student and several others being injured after a wall made of concrete with taps collapsed in the Weheragoda Junior School in Wellampitiya yesterday (November 15).



Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence and French Ambassador talk on strengthening bilateral ties

Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka H.E. Jean-François Pactet engaged in friendly discussions with the State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon when he called on him at his office in Colombo on Wednesday (November 15).



Sri Lanka faces uphill battle in meeting 2024 budget targets: Fitch

The targets laid out in Sri Lanka’s 2024 budget, particularly with regards to revenue and fiscal deficit, would be challenging to meet even with the economic recovery that is expected to continue next year, Fitch Ratings yesterday (November 15) said.



Cricket World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach final

Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday.



Sri Lanka Cricket files defamation lawsuit against Sports Minister seeking Rs. 2.4 billion in damages

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has filed a defamation lawsuit in court against Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe claiming Rs. 2.4 billion over the ‘defamatory statements’ he has made in respect of the cricket governing body, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement today (November 15).



India vs New Zealand: Cricket World Cup debacle as accusation emerges of India switching pitches ahead of semifinal

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are under fire after claims emerged they have switched out the pitch for their side’s semifinal against New Zealand – without the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) permission.



Student dies after school wall collapses in Wellampitiya

A 06-year-old child has died while five other students were injured after a wall of Weragoda School in Wellampitiya collapsed on a group of students.



Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe says the anticipated economic growth for the year 2024 is projected at 1.8%.



Head of elephant found in Kirindi Oya

The head of a wild elephant which had separated from its trunk was found in Kirindi Oya, Sri Lanka by local residents.



Sri Lanka President says If collapsed economy can be rebuilt, cricket can also be revived

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored his desire for a resurgence of cricket in the country, linking its revival to the broader economic recovery.



Supreme Court ruled Gotabaya, Mahinda, Basil & others responsible for economic crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (November 14) ruled that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and several others are responsible for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka due to mismanaging the economy between 2019 and 2022.



Budget pushing our country, people and economy back to old failed path – Anura

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of National People’s Power emphasizes that Instead of providing lasting solutions to the deep economic crises that have arisen in the country, the budget presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe is pushing our country, people and the economy back to the old failed path.



Sri Lanka’s Asia-Beating Dollar Bond Rally May Be Approaching End

A bull run in Sri Lanka’s defaulted bonds may be nearing its end as investors turn skeptical over more gains with a successful debt revamp already priced in.