General President Dissanayake Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka's Public Transport System
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for the development of a high-quality, affordable public transport system that is accessible to all Sri Lankans,…
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General Six Tamil Political Parties Call on Government to Conduct Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections
Six Tamil political parties have jointly called on the Sri Lankan government to hold Provincial Council elections without further delay, adding their voices to…
General How Russia Uses a Sri Lanka Cargo Route to Smuggle Japanese Tech Into Its War Machine
A detailed investigation published by The New York Times has lifted the lid on a covert Russian operation to smuggle Western and Japanese technology into its…
General Death Toll Rises to 25 as Deadly Violence Erupts Inside Sri Lankan Prison
Deadly Unrest Grips Sri Lankan Correctional Facility A catastrophic outbreak of violence inside a Sri Lankan prison has claimed the lives of at least 25…
General Sri Lanka U-19s Seize Control as Wekunagoda Blazes Unbeaten Double Century Against India
Sri Lanka's Under-19 side made a stunning statement on the opening day of the Youth Test against India, with young batsman Wekunagoda producing a breathtaking…
General Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery: A Fragile Triumph or an Unfinished Battle?
Sri Lanka has, by many visible measures, stepped back from the edge of the abyss. The fuel queues that once stretched for kilometres are gone. Supermarket…
General Sri Lanka's Tourism Revenue Hits 32-Month Low in June 2006, Falling Nearly 11% Year-on-Year
Sri Lanka's tourism sector recorded its weakest revenue performance in nearly three years during June 2006, with earnings falling 10.9 percent compared to the…
General Christian Leaders Call for Urgent Prison Reforms Following Deadly Mahara-Style Riot in Sri Lanka
Christian leaders across Sri Lanka have raised their voices in a firm call for comprehensive prison reforms following a deadly riot that claimed the lives of…
General Sri Lanka's Minority Parties Unite Under Common Platform to Amplify Shared Grievances
Sri Lanka's minority political parties have taken a significant step toward collective advocacy, joining forces to establish a common platform through which…
General Tears Across the Miles: Sri Lankan Woman in Dubai Breaks Down Watching Her 56-Year-Old Mother Collect Master's Degree Live
In a moment that captured the hearts of many, a Sri Lankan woman working in Dubai was moved to tears as she watched her 56-year-old mother walk across the…
General Indian Visitor Stunned by Sri Lanka's Smooth Roads: 'Not One Pothole
Sri Lanka has received an unexpected but heartwarming compliment from an Indian traveller whose recent visit to the island nation left her genuinely astonished…
General Sri Lanka U-19 Dominate Day One of First Youth Test as Wekunagoda Smashes Unbeaten Double Century Against India
Sri Lanka's Under-19 side made a commanding statement on the opening day of the first Youth Test against India U-19, powered by an extraordinary unbeaten…
General TWC Capital Guides IFC's US$28 Million Investment Push into Sri Lanka's Energy and Agribusiness Sectors
Sri Lanka's investment landscape has received a significant boost, with TWC Capital playing a pivotal advisory role in securing US$28 million worth of…
General NITF to Disburse Rs. 6 Million in Compensation to Families of Eight Prison Officers Killed in Negombo Riot
The National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has announced it will pay a total of six million rupees in compensation to the families of eight prison officers who…
General Committee on Public Finance Uncovers How Treasury System Failures Led to Misuse of US$2.5 Million in Public Funds
A special investigation by Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has shed light on a serious breakdown within the country's public finance…
General Sri Lanka's Tamil Minority Parties Join Forces in Push for Greater Autonomy
Tamil Political Factions Form United Front Tamil minority political parties in Sri Lanka have set aside their differences and come together in a significant…
General Sri Lankan Daughter in Dubai Moved to Tears Watching Mother, 56, Receive Master's Degree on Live Screen
In a deeply moving moment that captured hearts across social media, a Sri Lankan woman based in Dubai broke down in tears as she watched her 56-year-old mother…
General Trump Claims US Should Take Control of Strait of Hormuz and Receive Payment for It
United States President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States would likely assume control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most…
General Massive Drug Haul: Suspect Nabbed With Rs. 120 Million Worth of ICE in Dompe
Law enforcement authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics trafficking following a major drug bust in the Dompe area,…
General Indian Tourists Rival European Spenders as Sri Lanka Eyes 75,000–100,000 Monthly Arrivals
Sri Lanka's tourism sector is setting ambitious targets, with authorities aiming to attract between 75,000 and 100,000 Indian visitors per month as data…
General Pillayan Remanded Until July 24 Over 2008 Batticaloa Killings Case
Former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, has been placed in further remand custody in connection with a…
General Sri Lanka's Tamil Minority Parties Form United Front in Push for Greater Autonomy
Sri Lanka's main Tamil minority political parties have joined forces to collectively press for greater autonomy, marking a significant development in the…
General Sajith Blasts Government for Overstepping IMF Targets and Meddling in Judiciary
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a sharp attack on the current government, accusing it of imposing economic burdens on Sri Lankan citizens that…
General Sri Lanka Mourns the Passing of Its Oldest Woman at the Age of 114
Sri Lanka is mourning the loss of its oldest known woman, who has passed away at the remarkable age of 114, leaving behind a legacy that spanned well over a…