General Sri Lanka Take On West Indies in Thrilling 2nd T20I Clash
Sri Lanka and West Indies faced off in the second Twenty20 International of their 2026 T20I series, delivering another exciting chapter in what has proven to…
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General Sri Lanka Women Face West Indies in Crucial Second ODI of 2026 Series
The Sri Lanka Women's cricket team is set to lock horns with the West Indies Women in the second One Day International of their ongoing 2026 series, with both…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Drones in High-Tech Battle Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Sri Lanka has taken an unconventional but forward-thinking step in public health, deploying drones to combat one of the island nation's most persistent threats…
General Ravi Karunanayake Urges Parliament's Finance Committee to Summon All Regulators Over Forex Fraud Scandal
MP Calls for Sweeping Regulatory Accountability Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has called for all relevant regulatory bodies to be summoned before…
General Fuel Price Relief: Auto Diesel and 92 Octane Petrol Prices Cut in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan motorists and transport operators are set to benefit from a reduction in fuel prices, with the government announcing cuts to the retail prices of…
General Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Anton Ranjith to Lead Diocese of Jaffna
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anton Ranjith as the new Bishop of Jaffna, following the acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam…
General NSC Set to Make Final Call on Return of Military-Occupied Lands in Jaffna and Palaly
The Defence Ministry has announced that the National Security Council (NSC) will take the final decision on releasing lands in Jaffna and Palaly that are…
General Human Rights Groups Demand Sri Lanka Halt Haiti Troop Deployment Over Unresolved Sexual Abuse Allegations
A coalition of international human rights organisations has called on Sri Lanka to suspend its planned deployment of military personnel to Haiti, citing deeply…
General US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Overturn $5 Million Sexual Abuse Ruling
The United States Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a civil case against President Donald Trump, allowing a jury verdict that ordered him to pay five…
General Sri Lankan Musical Legends Reunite in Canada for a Night of 70s Nostalgia
A wave of pure nostalgia swept through Scarborough, Canada, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as some of Sri Lanka's most beloved musical icons took to the stage for…
General Colombo Stock Exchange to Remain Closed on June 29
The Sri Lanka stock market will not be operational on June 29, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) observing a scheduled closure on that date. Market…
General President Dissanayake Calls for Renewed Commitment to Buddhist Values in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged the revival of Buddhist principles in Sri Lanka, calling on citizens and religious leaders to recommit to the…
General Sri Lanka's 2026 Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 53,000
Alarming Rise in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge in 2026, with the total number of…
General US and Iran Agree to 'Stand Down' After Flurry of Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to "stand down" following a tense exchange of strikes over recent days, according to a senior US official…
General Two Men Dead After Improvised Raft Overturns at Loggalla Oya Reservoir
A recreational outing turned tragic in Ridimaliyadda after two men lost their lives when a makeshift raft carrying a group of visitors capsized in the Loggalla…
General Kemar Roach Reaches 300 Test Wickets as West Indies Crush Sri Lanka by an Innings
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach etched his name into Caribbean cricket history by claiming his 300th Test wicket as West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by an…
General Swedish Development Fund Pumps USD 15 Million Into Sri Lanka's Small Business Sector to Boost Employment
Sweden's development finance institution, Swedfund, has committed USD 15 million to Sri Lanka with the aim of strengthening micro, small, and medium-sized…
General Faith, Power and Caste: How Sri Lankan Buddhism Lost Its Moral Compass
A Sacred Tradition Entangled in Politics and Privilege Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka over two millennia ago, carrying with it a profound message of compassion,…
General Washington Strengthens Defence Partnership with Colombo via Helicopters, Naval Technology and Joint Military Exercises
A Growing Strategic Alliance The United States has significantly deepened its military relationship with Sri Lanka through a series of concrete defence…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 53,000 Mark This Year
Alarming Rise in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak in 2025, with the total number of…
General WHO Links Early European Heatwave to Over 1,300 Deaths as Germany Shatters Temperature Records
The World Health Organization has warned that Europe's unusually intense early summer heatwave may be responsible for more than 1,300 excess deaths, as soaring…
General How the Middle East Conflict Is Draining Sri Lankan Household Finances
As conflict continues to rage across the Middle East, its economic shockwaves are being felt thousands of kilometres away — in the living rooms, kitchens, and…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as National Case Count Surpasses 53,000 in 2025
Over 53,000 Dengue Cases Recorded Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge this year, with the total number of dengue fever…
General Sri Lanka's Government Revenue Projected to Fall in 2026, Finance Ministry Warns
Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry has signalled that government revenue is expected to decline in 2026, raising fresh concerns about the island nation's ongoing…