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...
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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...
Critical Medicine Shortages Deepen Public Health Crisis
Colombo Sri Lanka Lion's Roar reporter: Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of a deepening public health crisis, primarily...
Sri Lanka’s Healthcare System Under Duress as Brain Drain Continues Unabated
Colombo, Sri Lanka – A recent, alarming study has brought into sharp focus the escalating crisis within Sri Lanka's healthcare...
Sri Lanka Targets Quality Education with Ambitious Class Size Reduction Plan
Colombo, Sri Lanka – In a move set to reshape the landscape of national education, the Sri Lanka Education Ministry...
Police Reforms Urged in Sri Lanka Following Dismissal of Senior DIG Jayawardena
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The National Police Commission (NPC) has formally dismissed former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Nilantha Jayawardena...
Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects: Safeguarding a Rich Past for Future Generations
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka, a land steeped in ancient history and vibrant traditions, is embarking on ambitious and...
Agricultural Sector Revival Efforts: Cultivating a New Future for Sri Lanka’s Food Security
Kandy, Sri Lanka – A concerted and multi-faceted drive to revitalize Sri Lanka's agricultural sector is gaining significant momentum, with...
Economic Reforms and IMF Discussions: Sri Lanka’s Critical Path to Stability and Growth
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka continues its critical journey towards economic recovery, with ongoing and intensive discussions with the...
Sri Lanka Tourism Crosses 1.2 Million Arrivals for 2025, But July Start is Sluggish
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 1.2 million tourists in 2025 as of early July,...
New Report Offers Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Economic Growth
A significant new report, "Sustaining Transformative Growth in Sri Lanka 2025–2030," has been launched by an Independent Growth Study Group,...
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Navigates Thin Ice with Latest Rate Cut Amidst Economic Recovery Efforts
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has recently undertaken a rate cut, a move that, while perhaps intended to stimulate economic activity,...
SLMC MP M. S. Naleem Resigns from Parliament to Contest Local Elections
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – In a notable political development, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Member of Parliament, M. S. Naleem,...
Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Moderates, Poverty Remains a Pressing Challenge
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – While Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated a robust recovery in 2024, surpassing initial growth expectations, the World...
Sri Lanka Emerges as a Premier Summer Travel Destination for 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, positioning the island nation as one of...
