Iran's ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, used the country's National Day reception on Wednesday to make a broad case for expanded bilateral cooperation, while defending Tehran's record on economic resilience, technological progress, and foreign policy independence. The event, held at the ITC Hotel in Colombo to mark the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, drew a cross-section of Sri Lanka's political and diplomatic establishment. Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nali

Applications have opened for the 2027 intake of the Australia Awards Scholarships for Sri Lankan citizens, with the programme placing particular emphasis on applicants from conflict-affected and socioeconomically disadvantaged districts, as well as professionals working in the disability sector. The application window began on February 1, 2026, and will close on April 30, 2026. Programme guidelines state that late submissions — including incomplete or delayed supporting documents — will not be

The Swiss Embassy in Colombo is set to convene Tamil political parties on Feb. 19 in an effort to encourage a unified position on Sri Lanka’s long-running constitutional question. But even before the meeting takes place, observers across the island are questioning whether the initiative reflects the country’s political realities. The gathering comes at a time when prospects for sweeping constitutional reform appear distant. The current government has offered no indication that it intends to pur