General Sri Lankan Rupee Loses 8% of Its Value Against the US Dollar in 2026
Rupee Under Pressure as Currency Weakens Significantly The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by approximately 8% against the United States dollar in 2026,…
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General BCCI Turns Down Sri Lanka Cricket's Bid to Expand Upcoming India Tour with Additional T20Is
Sri Lanka's hopes of securing additional Twenty20 International matches during India's upcoming tour have been dashed, after the Board of Control for Cricket…
General Kalmunai Man Arrested After Shocking Dog Attack Video Goes Viral on Social Media
A 21-year-old man has been taken into custody by police in Kalmunai after a disturbing video showing a dog being attacked spread widely across social media…
General Chase and Jangoo Shatter World Record with Mammoth 401-Run Partnership Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batters Roston Chase and Amir Jangoo have etched their names into cricket history, forging a staggering 401-run partnership against Sri Lanka in…
General MullenLowe Sri Lanka's Praveena Perera Makes History as First Sri Lankan Woman on Campaign APAC's 40 Under 40
Sri Lanka has a new trailblazer to celebrate in the world of advertising and communications. Praveena Perera of MullenLowe Sri Lanka has etched her name in…
General Four Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport in Major Drug Bust Seizing Over 12kg of Hashish and Kush
Authorities have arrested four individuals, including one woman, in connection with a significant drug seizure at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA),…
General Sri Lanka Set to Launch Dedicated E-Commerce Policy for Goods Trade
Government Moves to Regulate and Boost Online Trade Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce a formal e-commerce policy specifically targeting the trade of goods,…
General SriLankan Airlines Tops Maldives Arrival Charts in May, Surpassing IndiGo and Emirates
SriLankan Airlines has claimed the top position among international carriers for passenger arrivals to the Maldives in May, overtaking major regional…
General 30-Year-Old Man Hacked to Death in Weeraketiya; Suspect Taken Into Custody
A 30-year-old man has been killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Weeraketiya Police Division,…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Slides 8% Against the US Dollar in First Six Months of 2026
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by approximately 8% against the United States dollar during the first half of 2026, raising fresh concerns over the…
General West Indies Pair Jangoo and Chase Demolish 149-Year-Old Record With Historic 401-Run Stand Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batters Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase have etched their names into cricket history, forging a mammoth 401-run partnership that shattered a record…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the newly released State of Retreats 2026 Report by…
General Sampath Bank and SLPA Unveil Sri Lanka's First Real-Time USD Payment System for Maritime Sector
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in modernising its maritime industry, with Sampath Bank PLC and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) jointly…
General ADB Grants $57.4 Million to Power Sri Lanka's Rooftop Solar Expansion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the green light to a financing package worth $57.4 million aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka's transition to clean…
General Sri Lanka's Forces Stand Ready to Defend the Oppressed in Haiti, Says President
Presidential Commitment to Haiti Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that Sri Lanka's security forces deployed to Haiti are prepared and…
General India's BJP Leader Ram Madhav Denies Reports of Secret India-Pakistan Dialogue Taking Place in Colombo
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav has firmly dismissed media reports claiming that India and Pakistan were engaged in behind-the-scenes…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Drones in Battle Against Dengue as Cases Climb Dangerously High
Sri Lanka has turned to drone technology in its fight against a worsening dengue fever outbreak, deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to combat the mosquito…
General Miracle in Venezuela: Newborn Infant Pulled Alive from Earthquake Rubble
In a remarkable story of survival that has captured hearts across the world, an 18-day-old baby has been pulled alive from the debris of a collapsed building…
General Jangoo and Chase Demolish Sri Lanka With Record Stand as West Indies Seize Iron Grip in Antigua Test
West Indies batsmen Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase have put Sri Lanka to the sword in emphatic fashion, combining for a record-breaking 401-run partnership that…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
Island Nation Earns Global Recognition in Wellness Tourism Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness destination for 2026,…
General ADB Greenlights $57.4 Million Boost for Sri Lanka's Rooftop Solar Expansion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package worth $57.4 million aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka's rooftop solar energy programme, marking…
General Dissanayake France Visit: Sri Lanka Aims to Strengthen EU Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is preparing to undertake an official visit to France, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic…
General Colombo High Court Sets July 22 Date for Bond Auction Case Against Mahendran and Ravi K
The Colombo High Court has scheduled proceedings in the long-running Central Bank bond scam case for July 22, with the matter involving 11 defendants —…
General Government to Seek International Forensic Aid for Chemmani Mass Grave Investigation
Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice has indicated that the government will seek international forensic assistance to help analyse human remains unearthed at the…