General SriLankan Airlines Relaunches Colombo-Kuwait Route with Six Weekly Flights
SriLankan Airlines has reinstated its direct air link between Colombo and Kuwait, resuming operations on the route from August 8, 2026, with six scheduled…
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General India Rocked by Pre-Series Injury Blow as BCCI Eyes Sarfaraz Khan Among Replacement Options Ahead of Sri Lanka Tour
India's preparations for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka have been dealt a significant setback, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
General Sri Lankan MPs Raise Alarm Over New Passports Being Rejected Abroad Due to Quality Failures
Serious concerns have been raised in parliament over the quality of Sri Lanka's newly issued passports, with reports emerging that several countries have been…
General Football World Mourns as Lionel Messi's Father and Lifelong Advisor Jorge Messi Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi and the man who guided his son's extraordinary career from its earliest days, has passed away…
General Colombo's Galle Face Green to Light Up the Sky at International Kite Festival 2026
Colombo's iconic Galle Face Green is set to transform into a spectacular canvas of colour and movement as the Derana Colombo International Kite Festival 2026…
General Advocata Institute Launches 'Samvaada' Policy Journal, Takes Aim at Sri Lanka's Inflation Targeting Framework
New platform enters the economic policy conversation Sri Lanka's Advocata Institute, one of the country's leading think tanks, has launched a new long-form…
General Kenyan Senator Demands Senate Inquiry Into Conditions Facing Over 3,000 Hela Apparel Workers in Nairobi
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called on the Kenyan Senate to launch a formal investigation into the working conditions and grievances affecting more than…
General Colombo Metro Transit Bus Network Set for September Launch, Minister Reveals Route Plan
Sri Lanka's much-anticipated Colombo Metro Transit bus network is on course to become fully operational in September, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has…
General Sri Lankan Opposition MP Raises Alarm Over New Passport Quality Issues Causing Overseas Rejections
Serious concerns have been raised in Parliament over the quality of Sri Lanka's newly issued passports, with an opposition lawmaker warning that the documents…
General A Simple "Hi" on Instagram Could Cost You Everything: SLCERT Issues Urgent Warning to Sri Lankans
Cybercriminals Using Social Media Charm to Blackmail Victims Sri Lanka's Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a stark warning to the public…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Climb to USD 6.59 Billion in July, Signalling Continued Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka's official foreign reserves recorded a notable increase in July, rising to USD 6.59 billion, in a further sign that the island nation's economy…
General 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination to Kick Off Monday Across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's highly anticipated 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is set to begin this Monday, August 10, with the national assessment scheduled to run…
General Hollywood Star Rosamund Pike to Visit Sri Lanka in Role as Landmine Awareness Ambassador
Award-winning British actress Rosamund Pike, globally recognised for her acclaimed performances in films such as Gone Girl and Woman in Gold , is set to visit…
General Sri Lanka's Top Cricketers Unite to Form New Professional Association with Kusal Mendis at the Helm
Sri Lanka's professional cricket community has taken a landmark step towards greater representation and collective bargaining with the establishment of the Sri…
General Sri Lankan Teachers Take to the Streets Over Poverty Wages and Unbearable Classroom Conditions
Sri Lankan educators have launched protests across the country, voicing deep frustration over what they describe as cripplingly low salaries and deteriorating…
General Sri Lanka Selectors Face Injury Crisis Ahead of India Test Series as Nissanka and Mendis Remain Doubtful
Sri Lanka's national cricket selectors are confronting a significant selection dilemma ahead of the upcoming Test series against India, with two of the team's…
General Is the Lanka Premier League Costing Sri Lanka Their Test Future Against India?
A Troubling Pattern Emerges in Sri Lanka's Test Performances Sri Lanka's recent Test performances against India have raised serious concerns among cricket…
General Rishabh Pant's Midnight SOS: India Wicketkeeper Appeals to Uttarakhand CM During Sri Lanka Tour
Pant Describes Situation as a "Nightmare" in Late-Night Message Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant found himself in a distressing situation during India's…
General Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Set for Sunday: What Parents and Students Must Know
The highly anticipated 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to take place this Sunday, 9th August, with authorities confirming that all necessary…
General Hollywood Star Rosamund Pike Set to Touch Down in Sri Lanka
Award-winning British actress Rosamund Pike, celebrated for her critically acclaimed roles in major Hollywood productions, is set to visit Sri Lanka in an…
General Asalanka and Harper Fire Galle Gallants Into LPL Final With Six-Wicket Victory Over Colombo Kaps
Galle Gallants have secured their place in the Lanka Premier League final after a commanding six-wicket victory over Colombo Kaps, powered by outstanding…
General Six Nabbed in Ratmalana Raid as Police Seize Weapons, Grenade and Suspected Drug Cash
A police operation in Ratmalana has resulted in the arrest of six individuals following the discovery of several weapons, a locally manufactured hand grenade,…
General Major Shake-Up in Sri Lanka Police Service as Senior Officers Including SDIGs Face Transfers
High-Ranking Police Officials Reshuffled Across the Island A significant round of transfers has swept through the upper ranks of the Sri Lanka Police Service,…
General Prisons Minister Warns of Organised Conspiracy Behind Recent Island-Wide Jail Unrest
Minister Points to Coordinated Sabotage as Cause of Prison Disturbances Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has told Parliament that the wave of unrest…