General Sri Lanka's Garment Exporters Miss Out on US Tariff Refund Bonanza
Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are facing a significant disadvantage in the United States market, finding themselves unable to benefit from a tariff refund…
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General US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Set for Official Visit to Sri Lanka
High-Level American Delegation to Strengthen Maritime Ties The Chairman of the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is scheduled to make an official…
General UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Scheduled for Presentation on September 7
A United Nations human rights report focusing on Sri Lanka is set to be formally presented on September 7, according to information made available to local…
General Thousands of Development Officers Stage Island-Wide Protests Demanding Rights and Recognition
Mass Demonstrations Erupt Across the Island Thousands of development officers took to the streets across Sri Lanka in a widespread series of protests, voicing…
General Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Double in Alarming Global Health Warning
Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Cancer Fatalities Revealed Deaths from cancers linked to alcohol consumption have doubled over recent decades, according to…
General DCSL PLC Crowned Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Spirits Brand in Century-Long Legacy of Excellence
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has been officially recognised as the country's most valuable spirits brand, an accolade bestowed by global brand…
General American Premium Water Clinches Gold at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
American Premium Water has emerged as a standout winner at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026, securing a coveted Gold award at one of the island's most prestigious…
General Sri Lanka Hit by Double Injury Blow as Mendis and Binura Ruled Out of England T20I Series
Sri Lanka's preparations for their upcoming T20I series against England have been dealt a significant setback, with two key players — wicketkeeper-batter Kusal…
General Former Minister Johnston Fernando Taken Into Custody by Anti-Corruption Commission
High-Profile Arrest Shakes Sri Lankan Political Circles Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been placed under arrest by the Commission to Investigate…
General Two Wounded in Colpetty Housing Complex Shooting as Suspect Taken Into Custody
Two individuals were injured and rushed to hospital following a shooting incident that took place at a housing complex in Colpetty on Wednesday morning, police…
General Dasun Shanaka Etches His Name in CPL History With Record-Breaking Century
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has written himself into Caribbean Premier League folklore, blasting the fastest century ever recorded in the…
General Sri Lankan-Origin Tech Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Declares America 'The Best Country in the World
Sri Lankan-born venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya has made headlines after publicly declaring the United States to be the greatest…
General Super El Niño' Warning Raises Fresh Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Drought Crisis and Fragile Economy
Climate Scientists Sound Warning as Sri Lanka Braces for Intensified Weather Disruption Sri Lanka, still navigating the difficult road to economic recovery,…
General Communist Party of Sri Lanka Slams Defence Ministry's Bid to Court NATO Partnership
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) has issued a sharp condemnation of the Ministry of Defence following its announcement that Defence Secretary Sampath…
General Sumanthiran Blasts Police and Ministers Over Crackdown on Families of the Disappeared in Jaffna
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran has issued a strong condemnation of both police officers and government ministers…
General Norochcholai Power Plant Running on Empty as Coal Reserves Reach Critical Levels
Two units significantly reduce output as dwindling coal stocks push Sri Lanka's power grid to the brink Sri Lanka's largest coal-fired power station at…
General Three Kohuwala Officers Under Investigation for Allegedly Aiding Dubai-Based Drug Lord "Kudu Avishka
Police Headquarters Launches Internal Probe Sri Lanka's Police Headquarters has initiated a formal investigation into serious allegations that three officers…
General BASL Withdraws from Written Submissions in 22nd Amendment Challenge After Supreme Court Denies Right of Reply
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has announced that it will not be submitting written arguments to the Supreme Court in connection with the petitions…
General The Timeless Warning: When Good People Stay Silent, Tyrants Thrive
A Lesson History Keeps Repeating From the darkened corridors of Nazi Germany to the long and troubled rule of Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe, history has…
General Sri Lanka Police Warn Public About Fake Traffic Fine Payment Scam Messages
Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent public warning, alerting motorists across the country to beware of fraudulent text messages and online communications…
General Sri Lanka's Public Debt Shifts as Bilateral and Multilateral Borrowings Rise While Commercial Debt Declines in First Half of 2026
Sri Lanka's external debt profile has undergone a notable structural shift during the first half of 2026, with bilateral and multilateral borrowings recording…
General IMF Mission to Arrive in Sri Lanka for Key Review Talks From September 10
A team of International Monetary Fund staff members is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23, as the country continues its engagement with the…
General UN Human Rights Body Calls on Sri Lanka to Accelerate Accountability and Reform Institutions
UN Urges Sri Lanka to Deliver on Long-Overdue Human Rights Commitments The United Nations human rights office has issued a fresh report calling on Sri Lanka to…
General President AKD Vows to Push Through Constitutional Reforms to Tackle Rising Crime
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that his government stands ready to introduce constitutional amendments it deems necessary in the fight against…