Write-ups

⭕ Sri Lankan javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has reached No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw world rankings, marking a historic achievement for Sri Lankan athletics. ⭕ Tharanga’s rise to...

⭕ The Gambling Regulatory Authority, through the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, has ordered all internet service providers to block access to 24 unlicensed gambling platforms...

⭕ One of the new government’s most widely welcomed initiatives, the Metro Bus project is now moving towards full implementation, marking one of Sri Lanka’s most promising efforts in recent decades...

⭕ Rumesh Pathirage produced a magnificent 89.75m throw to win the men’s javelin gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. ⭕ The victory delivered Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 its first-ever Commonwealth Games...

There have been multiple reports claiming that, although tourist arrivals are increasing, tourists are spending less. But is that really the case? Average daily tourist spending: 2018: US$178...

⭕ Savings accounts in Sri Lanka are reaching a point where many customers may effectively earn a negative return. ⭕ You deposit your money with the bank, The bank uses those funds to generate...

⭕ Google’s parent company, Alphabet, spent more cash than it generated during the quarter. ⭕ Free cash flow = cash generated from operations - major capital spending. ⭕ Alphabet generated ~$39...

⭕ Cabinet has approved the purchase of 600 deluxe air-conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board. ⭕ The 2026 Budget originally allocated Rs. 14.4 billion to purchase 600 standard buses...

⭕ Registered marriages in Sri Lanka fell from 200,985 in 2010 to 144,182 in 2025, a decline of about 28%. ⭕ The decline is commonly linked to later marriages, as more young adults prioritize...

⭕ Sri Lanka recorded 214,570 childbirths in 2025, down from 336,097 in 2015. ⭕ Between 2019 and 2025, annual childbirths fell by 104,440, or about 33%. ⭕ The government linked the decline to later...

The difference between luck and strategy is knowing the odds. In Rock Paper Scissors, the odds favor opening with Paper.

⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 reported 7,916 suspected dengue cases in Week 27, covering June 29 to July 5, 2026, a 32% rise compared with the previous week. ⭕ According to NaDSys surveillance, 47...

1. 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — 255.1 2. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh — 249.1 3. 🇮🇷 Iran — 213.7 4. 🇮🇳 India — 205.1 5. 🇮🇩 Indonesia — 192.7 6. 🇯🇴 Jordan — 190.0 7. 🇹🇷 Turkey — 186.5 8. 🇱🇧 Lebanon — 183.8 9....

⭕ The Inland Revenue Department now lets taxpayers retrieve their Taxpayer Identification Number online via its e-Services portal. ⭕ Users can verify their identity through an OTP sent to their...

18-year-old Yevan David delivered a defensive driving masterclass to finish P2 in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at…

18-year-old Yevan David delivered a defensive driving masterclass to finish P2 in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at Silverstone, securing Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 first-ever FIA Formula 3 podium finish. 👏...

⭕ Yevan David delivered a defensive driving masterclass to finish P2 at Silverstone, securing Sri Lanka’s first-ever FIA Formula 3 podium and the country's first points in the championship. ⭕ Calm...

⭕ Yevan David delivered a defensive driving masterclass to finish P2 at Silverstone, securing Sri Lanka’s first-ever FIA Formula 3 podium and the country's first points in the championship. ⭕ Calm...

⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰’s Yevan David qualified P11 in Round 5 of the FIA Formula 3 Championship at Silverstone 18 places ahead of the next AIX Racing driver. ⭕ David recorded a 1:46.215 lap, finishing...

⭕ The World Bank reclassified 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income status, based on its 2025 gross national income per person. ⭕ Under the World Bank’s fiscal 2027 limits,...