Beyond Trump Tariffs, Sri Lanka should strive to climb up export ladder
Last week, Sri Lanka secured a major reduction of Trump’s import tax on goods, placing it on par with its regional competitors. 
Govt. urged to regulate issuance of temporary driving licences to foreigners
Tourism industry professionals have expressed mixed reactions towards the government’s move to issue temporary driving licences to foreigners. For this purpose, an on-arrival licence issuing counter was recently launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport. However, foreigners have been inclined to hire a tuk tuk, bike or scooter in order to travel around the country for some time. Vehicle rentals in major tourist attractions are in high de 
‘Karunilam’ (Black soil) Mannar residents continue resisting ‘winds’ of change
‘Karunilam’ (Black soil) is the title of the ongoing protest staged by residents of Mannar which commenced on August 3. The protest has been staged against illegal ilmenite mining, wind power farms and prawn farms which are destroying the natural balance on Mannar Island. Mannar is considered to be the largest island made of sand which is in close proximity to India. Due to shortsighted decisions made during previous regimes, people of Mannar ar 
Elephant killings spiral as Sri Lanka battles poaching threat
Elephant deaths, a topic frequently discussed these days, have drawn widespread attention. It appears that elephants are being killed with the intention of removing their tusks. Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has confirmed that elephants are being killed using Hakka Patas (jaw-breaker bombs), Badina Thuwakku weapons and poisoning.As of mid-July this year, 219 elephant deaths have been recorded; 37 of them dying through shootings. In 20 
Focus on Arugambay : Locals alert authorities to protect Sri Lanka’s sole surfers’ paradise
Sri Lanka’s surfing paradise, Arugambay attracts many local and foreign visitors during its peak season from July to October. Over the recent few years, this stretch of land has gained much attention, mainly due to the presence of Israeli tourists as claimed in media reports. A popular Australian DJ, who recently visited Arugambay, published a video claiming whether Arugambay is becoming Sri Lanka’s Tel Aviv. For passive onlookers, this may be a 
Sri Lanka: The World’s Most Beautiful Island in 2025 A Tourism Opportunity at Risk
The global travel website Big 7 Travel has ranked Sri Lanka as the most beautiful island in the world for 2025. According to the latest news release, the country has already welcomed over 1.5 million tourists this year, a clear sign of recovery and international recognition. 
Looming conservation crises threaten Arugambay
Apart from braving the waves and surfing on the pristine beaches of Arugambay, crowds are now attracted to observing wildlife on the East Coast. But from the point of view of conservationists, respective authorities need to pay more attention to safeguarding several forest patches in the area, which are home to many herds of elephants. During a recent visit to Arugambay, the Daily Mirror witnessed how illegal encroachment, rave parties in a 
When Arab silence becomes complicity, Palestine becomes the sacrificial lamb
What has happened to the Arabs? When fellow Arab Palestinians are being annihilated in a live-streamed genocide, why is the Arab world silent? Silence is certainly not a virtue when it emboldens wrongdoers to continue injustice and oppression. When more than 62,000 people—including 19,000 children—have been killed in the past 22 months, and children are reduced to skeletons draped in fleshless skin, Arab leaders’ condemnations appear merely perfu 
The arrest and remand of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Sri Lankan Police on Friday 22nd August 2025. 