"Colombo Explosion"

#13050223

2 December 2025

Mein Schiff 6 docks at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on December 2, 2025. Passengers have a short stay ashore, exploring the local vendor market during the ship's 52-day voyage from Trieste to Singapore.

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#13050225

2 December 2025

Mein Schiff 6 docks at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on December 2, 2025. Passengers have a short stay ashore, exploring the local vendor market during the ship's 52-day voyage from Trieste to Singapore.

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#13050229

2 December 2025

Mein Schiff 6 docks at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on December 2, 2025. Passengers have a short stay ashore, exploring the local vendor market during the ship's 52-day voyage from Trieste to Singapore.

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#13050230

2 December 2025

Mein Schiff 6 docks at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on December 2, 2025. Passengers have a short stay ashore, exploring the local vendor market during the ship's 52-day voyage from Trieste to Singapore.

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#13050231

2 December 2025

Mein Schiff 6 docks at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on December 2, 2025. Passengers have a short stay ashore, exploring the local vendor market during the ship's 52-day voyage from Trieste to Singapore.

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#12563238

18 July 2025

A man walks next to the BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563239

18 July 2025

A BYD showroom signboard is seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563240

18 July 2025

A motorist holds his bike in front of a BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12442415

4 June 2025

The newly acquired Airbus A330-200 widebody aircraft by SriLankan Airlines enters Sri Lanka's airspace in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 4, 2025. The A330-200 aircraft lands at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following a special low-altitude fly-past over Colombo and Katunayake skies, after arriving from France. Large crowds gather at Galle Face Green and several areas in Colombo to witness the special fly-past.

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#10755334

5 November 2023

Housing schemes were seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 5, 2023.

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#8534296

13 July 2022

Sri Lankan anti-government protesters wipe their faces after being exposing to tear gas fired by police during a protest in front of prime minister's office at Colombo, Sri Lanka. 13 July 2022

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#8534298

13 July 2022

Sri Lankan anti-government protesters wipe their faces after being exposing to tear gas fired by police during a protest in front of prime minister's office at Colombo, Sri Lanka. 13 July 2022

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#7610876

9 January 2022

A woman cooks a family lunch using firewood, an alternative to LP gas which is currently in short supply due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The crisis however not the only reason for the shortage of many items including food, but also a recent spate of exploding LP gas cylinders has also led to a dearth in the market. January 9, 2022

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#7610878

9 January 2022

A woman cooks a family lunch using firewood, an alternative to LP gas which is currently in short supply due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The crisis however not the only reason for the shortage of many items including food, but also a recent spate of exploding LP gas cylinders has also led to a dearth in the market. January 9, 2022

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#5213894

9 December 2019

A man mourns after viewing the body of a dead family member killed in the bomb explosion, which was laid out in front of St. Anthony's Church to be identified by family members in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 21, 2019. - A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on April 21, killing at least 207 people, including dozens of foreigners.

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#4278918

6 May 2019

The archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaks during a press conference at Archbishop's House in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 6, 2019

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