General Colombo High Court Records Evidence in Money Laundering Case Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court on Thursday resumed proceedings in the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda…
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General Indian Co-Owner Arrested Amid Match-Fixing Scandal Shaking Lanka Premier League
LPL Faces Serious Integrity Crisis The Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka's marquee Twenty20 cricket franchise tournament, has been plunged into controversy…
General Cricket Mourns the Passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, the Game's Greatest All-Rounder
The world of cricket is in mourning following the death of Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-round cricketer the sport has ever…
General Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne Dead After Gunshot at Thalangama Home
Former Inspector General of Police Chandana Deepal Wickramaratne passed away on Thursday (17) following a gunshot injury sustained at his private residence in…
General Excello Unveils Solar-Powered Residential Development Aathavan in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan property developer Excello has announced the launch of its latest residential project, Aathavan, marking a significant step forward in sustainable…
General Thai Sumeda Enterprises Named Business of the Year 2026
Thai Sumeda Enterprises has claimed the prestigious Business of the Year 2026 Award, marking a significant milestone for the company and cementing its standing…
General Sri Lanka Customs Raises Alarm Over Surge in Drug Smuggling Via International Mail
Narcotics Increasingly Being Concealed in Postal Packages Sri Lanka Customs has sounded a stern warning over a disturbing and growing trend of narcotics being…
General Washington and Colombo Hold Talks to Deepen Trade and Maritime Security Cooperation
The United States and Sri Lanka have held high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, with trade expansion and maritime security emerging as…
General Central Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abayakoon to Step Down on July 21
Central Province Governor Professor Sarath Abayakoon has announced that he will be resigning from his position on July 21, citing purely personal reasons for…
General Buddhist Mob Attack on Sri Lanka Mosque Halted Before Destruction Could Be Completed
A potentially devastating act of religious violence in Sri Lanka was averted after authorities intervened to stop a group of Buddhist extremists who had begun…
General Human Rights Activist Assaulted in Brutal Iron Bar Attack in Sri Lanka
Activist Targeted in Violent Attack A human rights activist in Sri Lanka has been subjected to a violent assault involving iron bars, raising serious concerns…
General Cricket World Mourns the Loss of Sir Garry Sobers, the Greatest All-Rounder to Ever Play the Game, at Age 89
The cricketing world has been plunged into mourning following the death of Sir Garry Sobers, universally regarded as the greatest all-rounder in the history of…
General Jaffna Kings Owner Arrested on Corruption Allegations Ahead of LPL 2026 Opening Match
The Lanka Premier League has been rocked by a major controversy just days before the 2026 tournament was set to get underway, with the owner of the Jaffna…
General President Dissanayake Holds Direct Talks with Prison Department Officials Across All Ranks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with a broad cross-section of officials from the Department of Prisons, including Superintendents of Prisons,…
General Sri Lankan Embassy Unveils Coffee Table Book Honouring 250 Years of US Independence and Bilateral Ties
Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, has presented the inaugural copy of a specially commissioned commemorative Coffee Table Book…
General Negombo Prison Riot Victims Were All Awaiting Trial, Had Not Been Convicted
All of the inmates who lost their lives during the deadly riot at Negombo Prison were unconvicted detainees — individuals who had not yet faced trial or…
General Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Mexico, Triggering Pacific Tsunami Warning
A major earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude has struck off the southern coast of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the…
General Cricket World Mourns the Loss of Sir Garry Sobers, the Greatest All-Rounder the Game Has Ever Seen
Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies batting and bowling legend widely revered as the greatest all-rounder in the history of cricket, has passed away at his…
General Lithuania Issues Urgent Warning to Sri Lankans Over Fraudulent Job Offers
Embassy raises alarm over organised scam networks targeting job seekers The Embassy of Lithuania has issued a formal warning to Sri Lankan citizens, urging…
General Police Issue Official Statement Following Death of Former Inspector General of Police
Authorities Confirm Passing of Former IGP Sri Lanka Police have released an official statement confirming the death of a former Inspector General of Police, as…
General LPL 2026 Season Throws into Turmoil as Franchise Ownership Row Erupts on Eve of Opening Match
The Lanka Premier League has been plunged into controversy just hours before the first ball of the 2026 season was due to be bowled, with a dispute over…
General What Sri Lanka's Forced Labour Import Ban Means — And Why It Matters
Sri Lanka has moved to ban the importation of goods produced using forced labour, a significant policy shift that comes in direct response to pressure from the…
General Washington and Colombo Move to Deepen Trade and Maritime Security Cooperation
High-Level Talks Signal Growing Strategic Partnership The United States and Sri Lanka have held discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across two…
General Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Pays Tribute to Prison Officer Killed in Negombo Unrest
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid his last respects to Sandhika Pasindu Madhusara, a prison officer who lost his life while on duty during the unrest…