COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.3 million international tourists so far in 2026. According to the latest report released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the arrivals between January 1 and July 26 have been recorded as 1,313,974. The report reveals ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has recorded an impressive improvement in global investor confidence, emerging as one of the fastest-improving sovereigns in investor relations and debt transparency, according to the latest assessment by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).The Institute of Int...

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 46th Annual Convention of the Capital Maharaja Group commenced this afternoon at Stein Studios in Ratmalana, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attending as the Chief Guest.CEO of MBC Networks Ltd. Buddhi Wickramanayake, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Executive o...

The most iconic symbols of power from the global hit series Game of Thrones are officially hitting the auction block. Heritage Auctions has announced that the original, screen-used trio of dragon eggs gifted to Daenerys Targaryen in the series premiere will be sold to the highest bidder on July...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.According to a statement released by the ADB, the package comprises a USD 100 million regular loan and a USD 100 milli...