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Colombo Commences Ambitious Green Transportation Initiative

Colombo, Sri Lanka – August 19, 2025 – The bustling city of Colombo has officially launched an ambitious "Green Mobility...

Kandy Esala Perahera Festival Reaches Grand Finale Tonight with Final Randoli Perahera

KANDY – The ancient city of Kandy is a hive of activity and spiritual fervor today, as the renowned Kandy...

Sri Lankan President Reassures Public on Vehicle Imports Amid Economic Recovery

COLOMBO – In a pivotal address to Parliament today, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake sought to quell public anxiety...

Constitutional Council Meets Today to Select New Inspector General of Police

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's Constitutional Council is holding a crucial meeting today to select the country's next Inspector General of...

Infant’s Body Discovered on Train in Maligawatta Railway Yard

COLOMBO — A sombre and deeply disturbing discovery has been made at the Maligawatta railway yard, where cleaning staff found...

Sri Lanka Welcomes US Tariff Reduction, Pledges to Pursue Further Cuts

COLOMBO — A significant development in Sri Lanka's economic recovery efforts has emerged with the United States announcing a reduction...

Praja Shakthi’s Promise: Mixed Progress in Sri Lanka’s Rural Poverty Fight

COLOMBO, SL – Sri Lanka's flagship "Praja Shakthi" national program, launched with the ambitious goal of eradicating rural poverty and...

Sri Lanka’s Classroom Quandary: Education Reforms Hit Headwinds of Discontent

COLOMBO, SL – Sri Lanka's sweeping education sector reforms, touted as a critical step towards modernizing the nation's pedagogical landscape,...

Southern Port Expansion: Environmental Alarm Bells Ring in Sri Lanka

HAMBANTOTA, SL – Sri Lanka's ambitious plans to expand a major southern port are facing increasing opposition from a coalition...

Sri Lanka Under Siege: Unprecedented Surge in Cybercrime Demands Urgent Response

COLOMBO, SL – Sri Lanka finds itself on the front lines of a rapidly evolving digital battlefield, as the nation...

Constitutional Clash: Sri Lanka’s Appointment Gridlock Signals Deeper Governance Debates

COLOMBO, SL – A constitutional impasse is gripping Sri Lanka, as the Constitutional Council (CC) continues to reject key government...

A Historic Achievement: Sri Lankan Lieutenant Earns Coveted US Navy SEAL Trident

COLOMBO, SL – In a monumental achievement that has brought immense pride to the nation, Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the...

President Calls for Unity to Transform Education System

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today called for a unified national effort to implement comprehensive education reforms, emphasizing their pivotal role...

Canadian National Arrested at BIA with Rs. 40 Million Worth of Drugs

A significant drug bust has occurred at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, with authorities apprehending a 52-year-old Canadian national attempting...

Sri Lankan Supreme Court Orders $1 Billion Compensation for X-Press Pearl Disaster

In a landmark ruling today, Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ordered the owners of the Singapore-flagged container ship MV X-Press...

Network Attack Disrupts Lion’s Roar Aotearoa Broadcast

Below is the statement issued by the Lion's Roar Aotearoa management about the recent frequent breakings of our broadcast. Kia...

Ongoing Probe into 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Continues Amid Unfulfilled Pledges

Colombo Sri Lanka Lion's Roar reporter: More than six years after the devastating Easter Sunday terror attacks that claimed over...

Sri Lanka’s Economy Tipped to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Peak in 2026

Colombo Sri Lanka Lion's Roar reporter: Optimism is emerging regarding Sri Lanka's economic trajectory, with Bloomberg Economics projecting that the...