General Twenty-Six Dead as Violence Erupts at Sri Lanka Prison, Families Left Grieving
Deadly Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives Behind Bars Families across Sri Lanka are in mourning following a devastating prison riot that claimed the lives of at…
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General Minister Accepts Responsibility as Sri Lanka's Deadliest Prison Riot Leaves 26 Dead
Nation Reels From Unprecedented Prison Violence Sri Lanka is confronting the aftermath of the deadliest prison riot in its history, after violence erupted…
General Sri Lanka Named Among World's Top Budget Travel Destinations for Summer 2026 as Global Travellers Seek Affordable Luxury
Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of the most affordable and rewarding travel destinations in the world for the summer of 2026, joining a select group of…
General Afghan Cricket Mourns as Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Passes Away
Afghanistan cricket has been struck by grief following the death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a pioneering figure in the nation's remarkable rise in…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Exchange Holds Steady Despite Tourism Dip as China Ties and Remittances Shore Up Economy
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange position has demonstrated resilience in June 2026, even as tourism earnings registered a notable decline during the period, with…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Decline 6.2% in June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable decline of 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest available data, raising fresh questions…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Presidential Pardon System with Transparent New Framework
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has taken a significant step toward reforming one of the country's most scrutinised legal processes, receiving…
General Turkish Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Bird Strike on Katunayake-Istanbul Route
A Turkish Airlines aircraft travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to Istanbul, Turkey, has landed safely following a bird strike…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 67,000 Cases and 47 Deaths Recorded
Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge as dengue fever continues to spread across the island, with authorities recording 67,143 cases and 47…
General Sri Lanka Enters New Era of Digital Payments With Launch of First 'Tap & Pay' Mobile Wallet
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its digital financial landscape with the launch of the country's first mobile wallet equipped with 'Tap &…
General Sri Lanka Records Mixed Results in Tourism and Remittances for June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange inflows presented a mixed picture in June 2026, with workers' remittances posting solid year-on-year growth while tourism earnings…
General Sri Lanka Introduces New Regulatory Framework Governing Presidential Pardons
Sri Lanka is set to implement new regulations governing the exercise of presidential pardons, a significant development that touches on the intersection of…
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