General Notorious Suspect 'Summitpura Chathu' Extradited from Oman, Taken Into CCD Custody
Alleged organised crime figure Dimuthu Chathuranga, widely known by his alias "Summitpura Chathu," has been brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman and placed…
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General Irrigation Department Sounds Alarm as Reservoir Levels Plunge to 37%, Urges Water Conservation
Sri Lanka's Irrigation Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public and all water users across the country to practise responsible water consumption,…
General Sri Lanka's Digital ID Revolution: Procurement Phase Nears Finish Line
National Digital Identity Programme Moves Closer to Full Implementation Sri Lanka's ambitious national digital identity programme is gathering significant…
General Two Saindamaruthu Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation
Two police officers attached to the Saindamaruthu Police Station have been taken into custody following allegations of bribery, in a development that has…
General Trump's Approval Rating Hits Record Low as Americans Fear Prolonged US-Israel War on Iran
United States President Donald Trump is facing the steepest decline in public support of his presidency, with a new poll revealing that only 33 percent of…
General Five Arrested Including Young Woman Over Fatal Shooting Linked to Underworld Figure Kanjipani Imran
Five individuals, including a young woman, have been taken into custody by Sri Lankan authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of a relative of…
General Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning Over Fixed Deposit Fraud Impersonating Central Bank and Police Officials
Fraudsters Posing as Government Officials Target Fixed Deposit Holders Sri Lanka's National Centre for Cyber Security, commonly known as Sri Lanka CERT, has…
General Trump Warns US Ally Oman of Bombing If It Interferes With Iran Nuclear Negotiations
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Oman, a longstanding American ally, threatening to bomb the Gulf nation if it obstructs…
General Dengue Cases Surge Across Sri Lanka as Week 32 Data Reveals Alarming Spread
Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit has released its weekly dengue surveillance report for Week 32, covering the period from 3rd to 9th August 2026,…
General Qatar U-18 Side Set to Face Sri Lanka in FIBA Asia Cup Showdown
Sri Lanka's under-18 basketball side is preparing for a crucial encounter against Qatar in the ongoing FIBA Asia Cup, with the match scheduled for Tuesday. The…
General Interpol Red Notice Fugitive 'Samithpura Chathu' Extradited and Returned to Sri Lanka
A suspect wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, identified by the alias 'Samithpura Chathu', has been successfully brought back to Sri Lanka, authorities have…
General India Maintain Upper Hand as Sri Lanka Stage Brave Resistance in Test Encounter
India retained a commanding position in their ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka, even as the host nation mounted a spirited fightback to keep their hopes…
General Sri Lanka's Economic Momentum at Risk of Slowing in Late 2026, Analysts Warn
Sri Lanka's economic recovery, which has gathered considerable momentum following the country's devastating financial crisis, may begin to lose steam in the…
General Sri Lanka Charts Course to Revive National Carrier SriLankan Airlines Through Major Restructuring
Government Moves to Transform Struggling State Airline The Sri Lankan government is actively pursuing a comprehensive restructuring strategy for the country's…
General NHDA General Manager Placed on Compulsory Leave Amid Official Inquiry
The General Manager of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has been placed on compulsory leave following the issuance of a formal written notice,…
General Easter Sunday Attack Trial: Defence Opens Case Before Colombo High Court
Historic Trial Reaches New Phase as Defence Presents Its Case The defence case in one of Sri Lanka's most significant criminal trials has formally commenced…
General Jewish Outreach Centre Launched in Sri Lanka Draws Immediate Antisemitic Backlash
A Jewish couple has established a Chabad House in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment for the island's small but growing Jewish community — only to be met…
General Trincomalee Surgeons Remove Massive 3.1kg Bladder Stone in Potential World Record Operation
Landmark surgical procedure at Trincomalee hospital draws international attention A team of surgeons at a hospital in Trincomalee has successfully removed a…
General Iran's Disinterest in US Peace Deal Rattles Colombo Stock Exchange
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed marginally lower on Tuesday as global market uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment, with analysts pointing to…
General Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 to Commence on August 18 with First Kumbal Procession
The curtain rises on one of Sri Lanka's most sacred and spectacular cultural events as the Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 is set to begin with the first Kumbal…
General Legendary Sri Lankan Singer Priyanthi Senaratne, Voice Behind 1971 Hit 'Kimada Nawe', Passes Away in New York
Priyanthi Senaratne, the beloved Sri Lankan vocalist who captivated the nation with her iconic Sinhala pop song Kimada Nawe , has passed away at a hospital in…
General American Actress Hayden Panettiere, Star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the celebrated American actress who rose to international fame through her iconic roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville , has…
General Hotel Owner Gunned Down by Motorcycle-Riding Assailants in Athurugiriya
A hotel owner is receiving hospital treatment after being shot by two armed men who arrived at the scene on a motorcycle along Srilalankara Mawatha in…
General Billion-Dollar Money Transfer Scandal: Four Bank Officials Remanded as CID Probe Deepens
New details have surfaced in a high-profile Criminal Investigation Department inquiry into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer approximately one billion US…