Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Sri Lanka Tourism Announces the 9th Edition of SATA Happening from 19th - 20th September at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The islandchief
·
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that the 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place on 19th and 20th September 2025 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference held on 22nd...
Sri Lankan taxi drivers protest 'easy' driver's licenses for foreigners
PIME AsiaNews
·
August 23, 2025
The government has introduced a measure to facilitate the issuing of temporary driver's licences upon arrival at Katunayake International Airport. Following the 2019 church attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector is experiencing a...
Sri Lanka opposition says ex-leader jailed to stop comeback
The Sun Daily
·
August 23, 2025
COLOMBO: Opposition parties in Sri Lanka accused on Saturday the government of jailing the country's former president over fears he could return to power. Former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, 76, who lost the last presidential election in September...
Sri Lanka gets 10 new Tata Motors commercial vehicles under DIMO partnership
Telengana Today
·
August 23, 2025
The expanded portfolio addresses cargo and passenger mobility needs while reinforcing India’s growing automobile sector footprint abroad Published Date - 23 August 2025, 03:29 PM New Delhi: Strengthening India’s automobile sector’s presence on...
Sri Lanka’s former prez Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Nagaland Post
·
August 22, 2025
Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds during his tenure as head of state, police said. Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...
Sri Lanka Trade Mission Strengthens Ties at WTC Mumbai
Textile Value Chain
·
August 23, 2025
The All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and the World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka, jointly hosted a trade mission to reinforce bilateral economic ties between India and Sri Lanka. The...
Sri Lanka cinema industry seeks urgent reform as revival efforts stall
Lanka News Web
·
August 22, 2025
Sri Lanka’s cinema industry, battered by years of neglect and the COVID-19 pandemic, is calling for sweeping reforms and immediate policy changes to ensure its survival. The National Film Corporation (NFC), once established to nurture the...
Tata Motors and DIMO Launch 10 New Commercial Vehicles in Sri Lanka, Mark 65 Years of Partnership
Autocar Professional
·
August 23, 2025
Tata Motors, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has introduced 10 new trucks and buses in Sri Lanka in collaboration with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), its authorized distributor in the country. The launch marks a...
Tata Motors and DIMO expand mobility leadership in Sri Lanka, launch 10 new trucks & buses
Automotive World
·
August 23, 2025
Celebrate 65 years of trusted partnership driving market growth and customer excellence Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and a global leader in mobility solutions, today introduced 10 new commercial vehicles in...
Sri Lanka enacts new electricity law to reform power sector
Lanka News Web
·
August 23, 2025
Sri Lanka’s new electricity law, certified by Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on August 18, officially came into force this week, signaling a major shift in the country’s energy policy framework. The Sri Lanka Electricity...
Sri Lanka’s Recent Coal Tender Faces Allegations of Corruption and Manipulation
Lanka News Web
·
August 23, 2025
:Sri Lanka’s coal procurement process, long plagued by allegations of irregularities, has once again come under scrutiny as the Ministry of Energy (MOE) recently issued an amended tender to purchase 4.5 million metric tonnes (MT) of coal on behalf...
Sri Lankan ex-president arrested in anti-graft crackdown
Dawn
·
August 23, 2025
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, making him the most senior opposition figure to be detained under an anti-corruption crackdown by the new leftist government. He was remanded in custody soon...
Russia to recruit Indian workers amid industrial workforce shortages: Indian envoy Vinay Kumar
The Economic Times
·
August 24, 2025
Russian companies in machinery and electronics are showing growing interest in hiring Indian citizens. Speaking to TASS, India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, said, “At a broader level, there is manpower requirement in Russia and India has a...
Vietnamese culinary week highlights 55 years of Vietnam–Sri Lanka ties
VietnamPlus
·
August 23, 2025
Colombo (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka recently inaugurated a Vietnamese culinary week at the Hilton Colombo Hotel, celebrating the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970–2025). The opening...
Tata Motors Launches 10 New Trucks And Buses In Sri Lanka
Zee News
·
New Delhi: Tata Motors on Saturday launched 10 new commercial vehicles -- trucks and buses -- in Sri Lanka in partnership with DIMO, its authorised distributor in the country. This significant launch underscores Tata Motors’ commitment to...
Sri Lanka arrests former president Ranil Wickremesinghe in anti-corruption crackdown
The Straits Times
·
August 22, 2025
COLOMBO - Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Aug 22, making him the most senior opposition figure to be detained under an anti-corruption crackdown by the new leftist government. Sri Lanka’s anti-graft units have led...
Sri Lanka rolling national ID card investments into digital identity project
Biometric Update
·
August 22, 2025
The transition to Sri Lanka’s unique digital ID (SL-UDI) for its citizens will strategically incorporate existing investments including software modules, biometric devices and infrastructure already deployed for the Electronic National Identity...
Tata Motors, DIMO Introduce 10 New Commercial Vehicles In Sri Lanka
MENAFN
·
August 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Strengthening India's automobile sector's presence on foreign soil, Tata Motors on Saturday introduced 10 new commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka in partnership with DIMO, its authorised distributor in the...
Tata Motors and DIMO launch 10 new commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka
ETAuto
·
August 23, 2025
DIMO has also set up 15 service centres across Sri Lanka to provide spare parts and maintenance support. Tata Motors, in partnership with its authorised distributor Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), has introduced 10 new trucks and buses in...
Sri Lanka ex-president arrested in anti-corruption crackdown
The Standard
·
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe gestures as he arrives to appear before a court after his arrest in Colombo on August 22, 2025. [AFP] Sri Lankan police arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, making him the most...