General Norochcholai Coal Plant to Stay Offline for Days Following Island-Wide Blackout
Sri Lanka's largest coal-fired power station at Norochcholai will remain disconnected from the national electricity grid for several more days, following the…
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General MP Harshana Rajakaruna Rejects Firearms Suspect Link, Threatens Legal Action Against Media
Opposition parliamentarian Harshana Rajakaruna has strongly denied any association with a person recently taken into custody in connection with an illegal…
General Sri Lankan Gems Among Treasures in Remarkable 270-Year-Old Hidden Hoard Discovery
A remarkable collection of precious items, concealed for approximately 270 years, has come to light — and among its most prized contents are jewels traced back…
General Indian Police Bust Major Drug Ring Targeting Sri Lanka, Seize 137kg of Crystal Meth
Indian authorities have dealt a significant blow to a major cross-border drug trafficking operation after seizing 137 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine that…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Faces Critical Crossroads as D-Day Approaches
A Defining Moment for Sri Lankan Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket finds itself at a pivotal juncture, with a crucial day of reckoning fast approaching that could…
General Pakistan Defeat Sri Lanka by 37 Runs in Tightly Contested Clash
Pakistan Overcome Sri Lanka in 37-Run Victory Pakistan secured a convincing 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in their latest encounter, dealing a frustrating blow…
General Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal for Ex-Deputy Minister Convicted of Bribery
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted special leave to appeal to former Deputy Minister Shantha Premaratne, who was convicted and sentenced to four years…
General Sri Lanka Finish T20 Campaign on a High with Dominant Win Over Malaysia
Lions Sign Off in Style Sri Lanka rounded off their tournament campaign on a commanding note, delivering an emphatic victory over Malaysia in what proved to be…
General Sri Lankan Culture Shines Bright at RIDMA 2026 Celebration on Staten Island
Sri Lankan culture was proudly placed in the spotlight at the RIDMA 2026 event held on Staten Island, drawing a vibrant gathering of community members,…
General Foreign Investors Return to Sri Lanka's Rupee Bond Market for Third Consecutive Week
Sri Lanka has recorded foreign investor purchases in its domestic rupee bond market for the third week running, according to data tracked by financial…
General Legal Expert Warns New Bill Could Criminalise Tattoos and Long Hair in Sri Lanka
A prominent Sri Lankan legal figure has sounded a strong warning over a government-proposed piece of legislation, cautioning that its provisions could lead to…
General Agha Salman's Remarkable Comeback Century Leaves Sri Lanka Defeated in Pakistan Clash
Pakistan Batsman Returns in Style to Crush Lankan Hopes Agha Salman delivered a stunning comeback performance for Pakistan, scoring a crucial century that…
General Salman Agha's Stunning Century Seals Pakistan's Victory Over Sri Lanka
Pakistan Clinch Dominant Win as Agha Marks Return with Brilliant Hundred Sri Lanka's hopes of a competitive result were dashed as Pakistan all-rounder Salman…
General Elect a New President If Gnanasara Thero Remains Imprisoned, Warns Senior Buddhist Monk
A senior Buddhist monk who was hospitalised earlier this week has returned to a protest in Colombo with a stark warning for the government — release Ven.…
General Bollywood Star Tiger Shroff Narrowly Escapes Gunmen's Attack in Mumbai
Bollywood action hero Tiger Shroff had a terrifying brush with death on Sunday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on him in Mumbai, in what authorities are…
General Sri Lanka Fall to Pakistan in Tri-Series Opener as Hosts Dominate
Sri Lanka suffered a defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening match of the ongoing tri-series, as the hosts put on a commanding performance to claim an…
General Sri Lanka and Pakistan Battle It Out in ODI Tri-Series 2026 Encounter
Sri Lanka and Pakistan faced off in an eagerly anticipated One Day International match as part of the ongoing ODI Tri-Series 2026, delivering a contest that…
General Man Arrested With Two Firearms in Connection With Shooting of Beloved Tusker Kavantissa
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of Kavantissa, one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated and beloved tusker elephants, after a suspect…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Modernise Courts With Overseas Video Link Testimony Bill
Landmark Legislation Could Transform How Evidence Is Presented in Sri Lankan Courts A new bill tabled in Sri Lanka proposes a significant reform to the…
General Sajith Premadasa Calls for Constitutional Rights for Elephants and Wildlife in New Protection Drive
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has put forward a bold proposal to amend Sri Lanka's constitution to formally recognise the rights of elephants, wildlife,…
General Karu Jayasuriya Sounds Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Failure to Meet Key Economic Benchmarks
Former Speaker Issues Stark Warning Amid Growing Economic Concerns Senior statesman and former Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has issued a stern warning…
General Giving Voice to the Silenced: A Family's Journey Through the Aftermath of Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday Bombings
A Personal Mission to Break the Silence When the Easter Sunday bombings tore through Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, killing more than 260 people in coordinated…
General Agha Salman's Century Powers Pakistan to Formidable 306-Run Total Against Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series
Pakistan posted a challenging 305-run total in their ODI tri-series encounter against Sri Lanka, with middle-order batsman Agha Salman's commanding century…
General Sidelined and Stripped of the Armband, Pakistan Star Roars Back with Stunning Ton Against Sri Lanka
A Century That Speaks Louder Than Words In one of the most emphatic personal comebacks seen in recent international cricket, a Pakistan batsman who was…