Healthcare workers unload the bodies of Iranian sailors from a vehicle who died when their IRIS Dena warship sank outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters, in Galle, Sri Lanka, on March 4, 2026. Photo: VCG

Sri Lanka has interned one of Tehran’s few remaining naval vessels and its crew on humanitarian grounds following a U.S. submarine attack against an Iranian frigate near its territorial waters, according to the country’s president.

As of February 2026, Sri Lanka offers a year-long digital nomad visa to individuals aged 18 or older who earn at least $2,000 per month.

MullenLowe Group, Sri Lanka’s largest Brand Communications Company, once again reinforces its authority in creative effectiveness by retaining its position as Effie Agency of the Year for 2025, marking its third consecutive win at the Effie Awards ceremony.

The Sri Lankan cricket board could bear the brunt of a dismal show by their team in the T20 World Cup at home. Their Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage on Thursday indicated that the government is considering forming an interim committee to "rebuild" the game in the country.

A Pakistan T20 World Cup squad member was reportedly fined for misbehaving with a female hotel staff member in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The incident occurred before the team's final Super Eight match, with the player expected to face further disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board upon their return home.