AFP Fact Check on MSN16d
Fabricated graphic spreads baseless claim military taking over Sri Lanka gas stations
A pricing dispute between Sri Lanka's state-run ... graphic that bears the News1st logo and features images of soldiers. Text ...
Mongabay News on MSN1d
The vanishing trail of Sri Lanka’s iconic tuskers calls for urgent action
With a single tusk that made him stand out, the majestic bull elephant Unicorn was a true king among the wild herds of ...
The Diplomat11d
Sri Lankan Defense Budget Grows Despite Troop Reductions
Colombo’s selection of partners for weapons and training will be a significant strategic decision for the NPP government, ...
Jane's Information Group29d
Sri Lanka increases 2025 defence budget by 3%
The biggest recipient is the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), which receives LKR225.5 billion in the 2025 defence budget, an increase of about 3%. The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF ...
The Daily Mirror15d
Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces and ‘Rightsizing’
The Sri Lanka Army was born on October 10, 1949, as the Ceylon Army at the end of the Second World War and the dawn of independence to the country. On December 9, 1950, the Sri Lanka Navy Act was ...
Island24d
Hundred Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025 begins in Colombo
The Hundred Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025, where over 650 international shuttlers representing 28 countries including Sri Lanka, commenced at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Complex, Darley ...
Newsday14d
A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — After leaving school, Jeewanthi Adikari was determined to pursue her studies in accounting. But her life took a different path when she began a three-month training program ...
CNN29d
Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police
A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police. No passengers were injured, but wildlife veterinary officers ...
Forbes15d
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is attempting to sustain economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability under the IMF program it began in 2016. The government's high debt payments and bloated civil service ...