Melco Confirms 20 Years Licensure to Run Casino in Sri Lanka

Melco International Development Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company, has confirmed that it has obtained a license to run a gaming venue in Sri Lanka over the next 20 years. The license was backdated and is effective from April 1, 2024, and will be available …

Royal Madras Yacht Club launches first Chennai-Sri Lanka sailing expedition

Colombo, March 31 (Daily Mirror) - The Royal Madras Yacht Club, together with IndSri Ferry Services Lanka Pvt Ltd, today launched the first international sailing expedition from Chennai to Sri Lanka, lasting seven days. This seven-day journey, commencing …

21st Moreton Cricket Tour of Sri Lanka 2025

Moreton Cricket, comprising cricketers from Queensland, Australia, will arrive in Sri Lanka on April 3rd for their 21st Annual Cricket Tour. The tour, which began in 2002, was the brainchild of former Havelock and CH & FC rugby player Baba Sourjah, …

Fourth consecutive term for Shammi Silva as Sri Lanka Cricket chief

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital markets

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation among the three bourses.    The agreement, signed on Thursday in Colombo, aims …

Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Sends Ramadan Greetings

45 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful It is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the government and the friendly people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. This blessed festival …

HIV cases hit record high in Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 31 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2024 recording over 800 cases. According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has logged 824 cases reflecting a 18 per cent …

Gomes powers Sri Lanka’s boxing to new frontiers

19 Dian Gomes, one of only ten Board Directors for the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC), stands prominently in both Sri Lankan and global boxing. Holding such prestigious position in an exclusive club, gives …

Sanath Martis to guide Sri Lanka to Malaysia and Kiwi Series

36 Sanath Martis, who successfully led Sri Lanka to the Asia Rugby Division I Championship title last year, has been appointed as the head coach for the Sri Lanka Tuskers for the upcoming three-match rugby series. The Director General of Sports, Prof. …

Gojuryu Karate Championship in Sri Lanka in May

31 Sri Lanka Gojuryu Karate Federation is to conduct trials on April 2 to select a team of Gojuryu Karatekas in preparation to participate in the Asian Gojuryu Karate Championship to be held in Sri Lanka on May 25 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Gojuryu …