General Legendary Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Passes Away
The world of cinema is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and distinguished performers, as acclaimed actor Sam Neill has passed away. The New…
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General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as 2025 Case Count Surges Past 68,000
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation this year, with the total number of recorded cases climbing to 68,672 in 2026, according to the latest…
General Nugegoda Court Sets Record With Rs. 2.1 Million in Dengue Fines Handed Down in a Single Day
The Nugegoda Magistrate's Court has made history in Sri Lanka's fight against dengue fever, imposing a record total of Rs. 2.1 million in fines on a single…
General Sri Lanka Takes a Stand: Imports Produced Through Forced Labour Now Banned
A landmark policy move targeting exploitative labour practices in global supply chains Sri Lanka has introduced a ban on the importation of goods produced…
General Fire Erupts at Kalutara District Secretariat Building
Blaze Reported at Key Administrative Hub in Kalutara A fire broke out at the Kalutara District Secretariat office on Monday (13), sending alarm through one of…
General Sri Lanka Risks Becoming "Scam Capital of the World," Warns SJB MP Harsha de Silva
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva has sounded a stark warning about Sri Lanka's deteriorating reputation on the global…
General Deadly Inferno at Bangkok Bar Claims 27 Lives, Dozens Injured
A devastating fire tore through a popular pub in the Thai capital Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and leaving 63 others injured, according to official…
General Iran Launches Sweeping Missile and Drone Strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan Following US Bombings
Iran Retaliates with Large-Scale Strikes Across the Region Iran has launched extensive missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan,…
General ECB Axes Brendon McCullum as England Test Coach Just Months After Public Vote of Confidence
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has relieved Brendon McCullum of his duties as England Men's Test head coach, in a move that has sent shockwaves…
General Sri Lanka Earns Unwanted Third Place as One of World's Most Traffic-Congested Nations
Island Nation Joins Top Three in Global Congestion Rankings Sri Lanka has been ranked as the third most traffic-congested country in the world, a sobering…
General Sri Lanka's Tourism Revenue Takes a 12% Hit in First Half of the Year
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a notable decline in foreign exchange earnings during the first half of the current year, with revenue dropping by 12%…
General SLPP Calls for Opposition Unity to Block Proposed Extension of Judges' Retirement Age
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has made an urgent appeal to all Opposition parties to join forces against what it describes as a deeply troubling…
General Judicial Service Association Unanimously Rejects Proposal to Extend Retirement Age of Superior Court Judges
The Judicial Service Association (JSA), the body representing Sri Lanka's magistrates and district judges, has passed a unanimous resolution opposing the…
General Dengue Crisis Spirals Out of Control as Sri Lanka's Public Health System Buckles Under Pressure
Tens of Thousands Infected Amid Growing Fears of a Full-Scale Epidemic Sri Lanka is grappling with a rapidly escalating dengue outbreak that has infected tens…
General Oil Prices Spike as US-Iran Military Tensions Escalate
Fresh Exchange of Strikes Rattles Global Energy Markets Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday following a new round of military strikes exchanged between…
General Dengue Claims 47 Lives as Health Authorities Launch Emergency Mosquito Control Drive
Death Toll Mounts as Dengue Crisis Deepens Across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's dengue fever outbreak has turned increasingly deadly, with the national death toll…
General Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices, Petrol Costs Jump by More Than Rs. 24
Sri Lanka has announced an upward revision to fuel prices, with petrol prices climbing by more than Rs. 24, placing fresh pressure on consumers and businesses…
General Sri Lanka's Exports to India Soar 160% in Five Years as Two-Nation Trade Crosses US$ 7.2 Billion
Sri Lanka's export performance to its giant northern neighbour has recorded a remarkable turnaround, with shipments to India surging by 160 percent over the…
General Six Tamil and Muslim Political Parties Set for Closed-Door Talks in Colombo
Six Tamil and Muslim political parties are scheduled to hold confidential discussions in Colombo tomorrow, in what is expected to be a significant…
General Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena Taken Into Remand Custody
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been remanded by a Sri Lankan court, marking a significant development in legal…
General Death Toll Rises to 26 as Prison Riots Sweep Sri Lanka, Over 100 Wounded
A series of violent prison riots across Sri Lanka has left at least 26 people dead and more than 100 others injured, marking one of the most devastating…
General Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena Found Dead, Police Confirm
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been found dead, Sri Lanka Police have confirmed. The discovery of Chandrasena's body…
General Sri Lanka Among World's Unhappiest Nations, 2026 Global Report Reveals
Sri Lanka has once again found itself placed among the least happy countries in the world, according to the newly released World Happiness Report 2026,…
General SLIC Life Declares Record Rs. 14.68 Billion Policyholder Bonus, Setting New Industry High
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) has cemented its position as the dominant force in the country's life insurance industry after announcing a landmark…