General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Climb to USD 6,905 Million in Latest Update
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves have risen to USD 6,905 million, marking a notable improvement in the island nation's external financial position as the country…
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General Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives in Sri Lanka to Strengthen Bilateral Defence Ties
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Sri Lanka in a significant diplomatic move aimed at deepening the longstanding defence and security…
General Pinnawala Zoo Celebrates World Cat Day with Debut of Three Leopard Cubs
Sri Lanka's Pinnawala Zoological Gardens marked World Cat Day in memorable fashion this year, introducing three newly born leopard cubs to the public in a…
General Airbus Representatives Testified Four Times in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister Reveals
Airbus officials have appeared before Sri Lankan authorities on four separate occasions to provide evidence in connection with an ongoing investigation, a…
General Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero Remanded Until Tomorrow Following Batticaloa Arrest
Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, a Buddhist monk arrested by the Batticaloa Police earlier today, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow, the 8th,…
General Namal Rajapaksa Granted Special Arrangements Inside Prison Following Remand
Sri Lanka's prominent opposition figure and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Namal Rajapaksa, who was recently taken into remand custody, has been…
General Sri Lanka Achieves Historic Milestone with Record 467,000 Blood Donations in 2025
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its healthcare history, recording the highest number of blood donations ever collected in a single year, with…
General Sri Lanka Calls on Farmers to Adapt Cultivation Practices as El Niño Threatens Dry Season Harvests
Sri Lankan authorities are urging farmers across the island to adjust their cultivation schedules and irrigation methods in response to the growing threat…
General IMF Mission to Arrive in Sri Lanka Next Week for Seventh Programme Review
An International Monetary Fund staff team is set to travel to Sri Lanka from 10 to 23 September 2026, the Fund's Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan…
General UN Report Reveals Sri Lanka Still Falling Short on Post-War Justice, Says HRW
Seventeen years after the conclusion of Sri Lanka's devastating civil war, the United Nations has found that the country has made little to no meaningful…
General Sri Lanka's Reservoir Levels Fall to 47% as Dry Conditions Persist
Water Storage Across National Reservoirs Declines Sharply Sri Lanka's Irrigation Department has reported a significant drop in water storage levels across the…
General Sri Lanka to Launch Nationwide Five-Day Dengue Eradication Drive Across 62 Health Divisions
Sri Lanka is set to roll out a major nationwide effort to combat the persistent threat of dengue fever, with authorities announcing a special five-day national…
General Sun Siyam Pasikudah Poised to Ride Sri Lanka's Global Wellness Tourism Wave
Sri Lanka's growing reputation as a premier wellness travel destination is set to open significant doors for the hospitality industry, with Sun Siyam Pasikudah…
General DFCC Bank Set to List 13% Debentures on Colombo Stock Exchange
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank has received in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to list its 13 percent debentures, marking a notable development…
General Sri Lanka Clinch Historic Gold in CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship in Bhutan
Sri Lanka has scripted a landmark moment in the nation's sporting history by claiming the gold medal at the CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship held in Bhutan,…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Nigerian Crude Oil in Fresh Drive to Diversify Energy Sources
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to Conduct Refinery Tests Sri Lanka is moving to evaluate Nigerian crude oil as part of broader efforts to diversify its energy…
General Renegotiating Plantation Leases Early Could Scare Off Foreign Investment, Warns Advocata Institute
Sri Lanka's Advocata Institute has cautioned that any move to prematurely renegotiate lease agreements held by Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) could set a…
General Government Touts Economic Recovery as Ordinary Sri Lankans Continue to Bear the Brunt of Austerity
The Sri Lankan government has been loudly proclaiming success in its economic recovery programme, pointing to improving macroeconomic indicators as evidence…
General Sajith Calls for Integrated National Resilience Strategy Covering Democracy, Economy and Climate
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on Sri Lanka to establish a comprehensive national resilience framework that brings together democratic…
General ICE Narcotics Discovered in Belongings of Road Accident Victims in Sri Lanka
Authorities have uncovered a quantity of ICE narcotics hidden within the personal belongings of individuals involved in a road accident, raising serious…
General Six Killed as Building Collapses in India, Several Still Feared Trapped Beneath Rubble
At least six people have lost their lives following a building collapse in India, with rescue teams racing against time to reach those still believed to be…
General Vehicle Slams Into Central Barrier on Southern Expressway Near 32km Mark
A car travelling from Colombo towards Galle has crashed into the safety fence dividing the carriageway on the Southern Expressway, authorities confirmed. The…
General Thailand Scraps Visa-Free Access for Sri Lankan Passport Holders
Sri Lankan travellers planning trips to Thailand will now need to secure a visa in advance, following Bangkok's decision to revoke the visa-free entry…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Sector Under Pressure as Global Headwinds, Competition and Demand Shifts Bite
Sri Lanka's apparel industry, long regarded as one of the country's most resilient export pillars, is facing a convergence of serious challenges that threaten…