A US$300mil find from a ‘city of gems’
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world's biggest of its kind, was unveiled in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least US$300mil (RM1.21bil).
UN: Forces used sexual violence during Tamil separatist war
Military forces perpetrated sexual violence against minority Tamils during the island's protracted separatist conflict, and victims continue to await justice 17 years after the hostilities ceased, according to a UN report.
Sri Lanka forces used sexual violence during Tamil separatist war: UN
GENEVA: Sri Lankan forces used sexual violence against minority Tamils during the island's decades-long separatist war, and victims still await justice 17 years after the fighting ended, a UN report said Tuesday (Jan 13).
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cyclone
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka asked China to help rebuild key infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 641 people and caused extensive damage, the island's foreign minister said on Monday (Jan 12).
Sri Lanka's tourism earnings rise only marginally in 2025 despite higher arrivals
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's tourism earnings increased modestly in 2025, even as the country recorded a notable rise in tourist arrivals, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka data.
Over 2,100 dengue cases in first nine days of 2026
THE kingdom has recorded 2,170 dengue cases during the first nine days of 2026, health officials said, reported Xinhua.
Road deaths rise in Sri Lanka in 2025
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka in 2025 recorded a total of 2,562 fatal road accidents, compared to 2,287 in 2024, Xinhua reported.
Building back better? Sri Lankans face challenges in recovery from floods, landslides
BADULLA, Sri Lanka: Lush green terraces still line the hillsides of picturesque Badulla, a highland region in Sri Lanka famed for its Ceylon tea.
India to provide US$450mil to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: India has committed US$450 million in humanitarian assistance to help Sri Lanka recover from the devastating damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Tuesday (Dec 23) on a visit to the country.
Three held for burning elephant alive
Police arrested three men on charges of cruelty to animals after a viral video showed them setting a wild elephant on fire.
