The Sri Lanka Development Update (SLDU) has two main aims. First, it reports on key developments over the past 12 months in Sri Lanka’s economy, places these in longer term and global contexts, and ...

04/14/2025 The death of 25-year-old Sathsara Nimesh has triggered protests and accusations of police brutality in Sri Lanka. Nimesh's mother believes he was beaten to death.

Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka fostered stronger bilateral ties with President Dissanayake. Seven MoUs were signed in key sectors including defence, energy, and trade. Modi ...

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2024/25, Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Report: On a surface that aided pace and spin, Sri Lanka's captain rescued his side with the bat before the visitors collapsed ...

The President also visited and inspected the gem and jewellery stalls featured at the exhibition. Organized by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with the National ...

People visit FACETS Sri Lanka 2025, an international gem and jewellery exhibition, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 4, 2025. The exhibition opened here Saturday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua) ...

The President also visited and inspected the gem and jewellery stalls featured at the exhibition. Organized by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with the National ...

Other mining sites include Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the U.S. Historically, pink-orange topaz held a special place among royalty.

Among bilateral creditors, Sri Lanka owed China $4.7 billion with debt to India standing at $1.74 billion. Japan, a part of the Paris Club group, was owed $2.68 billion.

Quartz – One of earth’s most common minerals. Many colored varieties are used in jewelry. They include amethyst, citrine, agate, and tiger’s eye. Ruby – The most coveted red gem. Natural ruby gets its ...