Sri Lanka Surpasses 2 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025 as French Couple Marks Milestone
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Sri Lanka's tourism sector hit a significant milestone on Monday, , with the official arrival count...
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Clinical Whitewash: Pakistan Sweep Sri Lanka 3-0 in Dominating Rawalpindi Finale
RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN – Pakistan completed a flawless 3-0 ODI series clean sweep over Sri Lanka with a commanding six-wicket victory...
Deepening Tragedy: Two Sri Lankan Eyewitnesses Questioned in Gruesome Murder of Construction Worker in Israel
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / BATAPOLA, SRI LANKA – The brutal killing of 38-year-old Sri Lankan construction worker Tharindu Shanaka in...
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Amid Fiery Opposition Accusations of ‘People’s Oppression’
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 14, 2025 – Sri Lanka’s Parliament delivered a strong endorsement to the government’s economic blueprint...
Babar Brilliance Seals Series! Pakistan Clinch ODI Series 2-0 with Dominant 8-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka
Rawalpindi, Pakistan – November 14, 2025 – Babar Azam ended his much-discussed century drought with a match-winning, unbeaten ton, guiding...
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Declares War on ‘Black Crime State,’ Rejects Comparison with Previous Regimes
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 14, 2025 – In a powerful and highly-charged address at the 36th Il Maha Viru...
Crisis Averted: Sri Lankan Cricketers Agree to Stay in Pakistan, Matches Rescheduled After Security Scare
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 13, 2025 – A potential crisis threatening to derail the ongoing One-Day International (ODI) series...
Security Nightmare Returns: Eight Sri Lanka Stars Abandon Pakistan Tour After Islamabad Suicide Blast
Lions Roar News | Colombo/Islamabad | November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM LST The fragile landscape of international cricket in Pakistan...
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga Arrested in High-Profile Corruption Probe
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 12, 2025 – Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, a prominent political figure, was dramatically arrested today...
Thriller in Rawalpindi: Salman Agha Ton Guides Pakistan to Narrow Win Over Sri Lanka
Rawalpindi, November 12, 2025 — Pakistan clinched a thrilling six-run victory against Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International at...
CRITICAL NEED FOR CHILD SAFETY: PM Harini Amarasuriya Pushes for Urgent Introduction of Sexual Education
By Lions Roar News Sri Lanka Correspondent COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has issued a strong public...
TRAGEDY ON THE ROAD: School Student Killed, Dozens Injured as Bus Plunges Off-Road in Thalawe
By Lions Roar News Sri Lanka Correspondent ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA — A major road tragedy struck the North Central Province...
THE GREAT RECKONING: President Anura Kumara’s 2026 Budget Solidifies the Turn from Austerity to Structural Discipline
By Lions Roar News Economic Bureau COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — In a momentous address to the nation's Parliament on Friday,...
Charting a New Course: An Examination of Sri Lanka’s Evolving Educational Reforms
By Introduction: The Imperative for Educational Metamorphosis Sri Lanka, an island nation with a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and...
Coastal Alert: Sri Lanka Launches Major Tsunami Drill Under UNESCO Guidance; Public Cautioned Against Panic
By The Lion’s Roar News International Desk COLOMBO—Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) is set to execute a major Indian...
Police Purge Imminent: President Dissanayake Vows to Cleanse Force Amid Underworld Complicity Revelations
By The Lion’s Roar News International Desk COLOMBO—Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a stark ultimatum to the...
Zero Tolerance to Zero Imports: NPP’s Lalkantha Details Expulsion Policy for Thieves and a Nation’s Pledge for Rice Self-Sufficiency by 2028
COLOMBO – The National People's Power (NPP) government has intensified its commitment to a "system change" agenda, with a stark...
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Secures Global Spotlight: Ranked Among Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Destinations for 2026
COLOMBO, – Sri Lanka is celebrating a major international tourism victory as Jaffna has been named one of the world's...
? ‘Weak Governance’ Sparked Regime Changes in Sri Lanka, South Asia, Warns India’s NSA Ajit Doval
New Delhi, – India’s National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, has delivered a strong critique of political instability in South...
Tragedy at Mihintale: Falling Bo Tree Kills Pilgrim, Injures Child
MIHINTALE, SRI LANKA – A devastating accident occurred at the sacred Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday (October 27th) when a...
