General Four Suspects Nabbed in Horana Gold Chain Snatching Spree
Police have apprehended four individuals suspected of carrying out a series of gold chain robberies across the Horana area over recent months, authorities…
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General President Urges Swift Action to Draw Investment Into Sri Lanka's Mineral Sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for immediate and concrete steps to attract both local and foreign investment into Sri Lanka's mineral industry,…
General Three Suspects Including Two Pakistanis Nabbed in Colombo Hotel Drug Bust Involving 463kg of Crystal Meth
Authorities have arrested three suspects, including two Pakistani nationals, in connection with a massive drug seizure at a Colombo hotel, where approximately…
General Lionel Messi Brings Curtain Down on Legendary International Career with Argentina
End of an Era for World Football Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the sport, has announced his retirement…
General Ravi Karunanayake's Serious Health Conditions Laid Bare Before Colombo Court
A catalogue of significant medical ailments afflicting former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake was presented before the Colombo…
General Crude Oil Prices Surge Over 3% as US-Iran Military Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz
Global crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, rising more than three percent following a United States military strike on an Iranian island situated in…
General Colombo Port Drug Bust: 463kg of Ice Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion Intercepted in Major Seizure
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that a massive haul of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice," totalling 463 kilograms and valued at over Rs. 8…
General Former Sri Lanka Finance Minister Taken Into Custody on Corruption Charges
Sri Lanka's former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been arrested by authorities in connection with allegations of corruption, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka's Export Revenue Dips 1.3% in July as Apparel and Tea Sectors Weigh on Performance
Decline Signals Pressure on Key Export Pillars Sri Lanka's goods export earnings fell by 1.3 percent in July 2026 compared to the same month the previous year,…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Climbs to 8% in August 2026, Marking Continued Upward Pressure on Living Costs
Sri Lanka's headline inflation rate rose to 8% in August 2026, edging up from 7.3% recorded in July, according to official data, signalling a continued upward…
General Supreme Court Appoints Five-Judge Panel to Examine Constitutional Challenges to 22nd Amendment
A five-member bench of the Supreme Court has been appointed to hear petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the…
General Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake Released on Bail Following Anti-Corruption Commission Arrest
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake has been granted bail following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
General Sri Lanka Stands Firm in Push to Rescue ICC Champions Trophy
Island Nation Refuses to Yield Amid Tournament Uncertainty Sri Lanka has made its position unequivocally clear — it is not stepping away from efforts to…
General MasterChef Sri Lanka Faces Backlash After Pork-Based Challenge Puts Muslim Contestants in Difficult Position
A recent episode of MasterChef Sri Lanka has ignited a significant public debate after a cooking challenge centred on pork left two Muslim contestants in an…
General Tragic Loss: New Details Surface Following Sudden Death of Sri Lankan Model and Pageant Trainer Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana
Further details have come to light in the wake of the untimely passing of prominent Sri Lankan model, actress, and pageant trainer Chulpadmendra…
General Major Drug Bust at Colombo Port as CCIB Uncovers Suspected ICE Shipment Hidden in Container
Authorities have made a significant narcotics seizure at the Colombo Port after investigators discovered a large quantity of suspected ICE concealed within a…
General Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Beloved Model Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana at Age 46
The Sri Lankan fashion and entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of well-known model Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana, who died at the age…
General Former Sri Lankan Minister Taken Into Custody Over Bribery Allegations
Ex-Cabinet Member Faces Corruption Charges A former Sri Lankan minister has been arrested in connection with a bribery investigation, authorities confirmed,…
General Bread Prices to Rise by Rs. 10 from Midnight Monday
Sri Lankans will be paying more for their daily bread starting from midnight on Monday, August 31, as the price of a standard 450-gram loaf is set to increase…
General Three-Wheeler Fares Stay Put Even as Petrol Prices Fall, Operators Confirm
Despite a recent reduction in petrol prices, commuters hoping for relief at the three-wheeler meter will be left disappointed, as operators have confirmed that…
General Sri Lanka and United States Kick Off Joint Military Exercise Atlas Angel II
Sri Lanka and the United States have launched a joint military exercise named Atlas Angel II, marking another significant step in defence cooperation between…
General Sri Lanka Flagged Under 'Elevated Concern' as Climate Risks and Energy Costs Threaten Food Security Ahead of Maha Season
UN Report Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Compounding Vulnerabilities Sri Lanka has been placed under an "Elevated Concern" classification — Tier 2 — in a joint…
General Sri Lanka Steps Up Surveillance of Iranian-Flagged Ships in Waters Near Its Exclusive Economic Zone
Sri Lanka has intensified its monitoring of Iranian-flagged vessels operating in the maritime zones surrounding its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), authorities…
General Sri Lanka Claims Third Spot Globally for Most Public Holidays
Sri Lanka has secured the third position worldwide for having the highest number of public holidays, placing the island nation among a select group of…