General Alcohol and Drug Abuse Killing Up to 100 Sri Lankans Every Single Day, Warns Expert
Sri Lanka is losing between 80 and 100 lives each day to alcohol and drug-related causes, a sobering statistic that underscores the scale of the substance…
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General Kirsten Calls for Balanced Pitches to Unleash Sri Lanka's Fast Bowling Potential
Head Coach Eyes Conditions That Give Pacers a Fighting Chance Sri Lanka head coach Grant Kirsten has called for the preparation of pitches that give the island…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens Further Against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee has continued its upward momentum against the US dollar, with the greenback's selling rate falling to Rs. 332 as of Wednesday (28),…
General Sri Lanka-China Business Council Sets Sights on Stronger Economic and Trade Ties
Deepening Commercial Bonds Between Colombo and Beijing The Sri Lanka-China Business Council has signalled its intention to strengthen economic and trade…
General President Dissanayake Pledges Rights and Dignity for Malayagam Community, Hands Over Homes to Displaced Families
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his government's commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of the Malayagam community, marking the…
General Pujara Sees Future Legend in Sri Lanka's Sonal Di, Draws Sangakkara and Jayawardene Comparison
Indian batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has heaped high praise on Sri Lankan cricketer Sonal Di, suggesting the young player has the potential to stand…
General Government Pharmacists Set to Walk Off the Job on August 31 Over Allowance Row
Sri Lanka's government pharmacists are preparing to stage a one-day work stoppage at the end of this month, as a dispute over allowances continues to go…
General Sri Lanka's Final Window of Opportunity to Claim Its Place as an Indian Ocean Strategic Hub
A Pivotal Moment for the Island Nation Sri Lanka stands at a critical crossroads, with analysts and strategists warning that the island nation may be facing…
General Sri Lanka Ranks Near Bottom of Global Minimum Wage Index, Placed 120th Out of 130 Nations
Sri Lanka has secured a deeply concerning position in a newly released global minimum wage report, ranking 120th out of 130 countries assessed in the latest…
General President Dissanayake to Table Central Highlands Conservation Authority Act in Parliament
New Legislation to Protect Sri Lanka's Central Highland Region President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Central Highlands Conservation…
General Indian and Sri Lankan Navies Deepen Cooperation in Maritime Security and Joint Training
Bilateral Naval Relations Reach New Milestone The navies of India and Sri Lanka have taken significant steps to reinforce their maritime partnership, advancing…
General Sri Lanka Public Holiday Expressway Income Tops Rs. 124.5 Mn in August
Sri Lanka's expressway network proved its economic significance once again, generating more than Rs. 124.5 million in toll revenue across the two public…
General Rumesh Pathirage Makes History as Sri Lanka's Javelin Star Joins Elite 92m Club for Second Time
Sri Lankan javelin sensation Rumesh Pathirage has etched his name deeper into the annals of athletics history by becoming only the fourth thrower in the world…
General Rumesh Tharanga Dominates in Zurich with Stunning 92m Javelin Throw
Sri Lankan javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga has once again reminded the world why he stands at the pinnacle of global athletics, delivering a breathtaking…
General Northern Line Train Services Thrown Into Chaos After Derailment Between Polgahawela and Maho
Train services along Sri Lanka's Northern railway line came to a standstill today following a derailment involving a train that was travelling from Polgahawela…
General Rumesh Stuns Zurich with 92.07m Monster Throw to Claim Another Diamond League Crown
Sri Lanka's javelin sensation Rumesh has once again lit up the international athletics stage, delivering a stunning throw of 92.07 metres to clinch the title…
General President Attends Landmark Randoli Perahera as Kandy's Esala Festival Reaches Grand Finale
A Night of Splendour in the Hill Capital The streets of Kandy were transformed into a river of light and colour as the final Randoli Perahera of the sacred…
General Jaffna Teaching Hospital Gets Reliable Water Supply Through Sri Lanka's First Large-Scale Seawater Desalination Plant
The Jaffna Teaching Hospital has received a vital boost to its daily operations following the commissioning of Sri Lanka's first large-scale seawater reverse…
General Over 84,000 Sri Lankans Hit Hard as El Niño-Driven Dry Weather Grips Seven Districts
More than 84,000 people across Sri Lanka are facing the harsh consequences of prolonged dry weather conditions driven by the El Niño climate phenomenon, the…
General FitsAir Scales Back Operations with Route Cuts and Staff Redundancies
Sri Lankan private carrier FitsAir has moved to reduce its operational footprint, cutting a number of routes and triggering a wave of layoffs, according to…
General BASL Raises Alarm Over Proposed 22nd Amendment, Warning of Threats to Judicial Independence
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has come out strongly against the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, warning that the draft…
General Police Launch Special Probe Into Officers Accused of Planting Drugs on Innocent Citizens
Police Headquarters has initiated a special investigation following serious allegations that three police officers have been involved in framing innocent…
General Sri Lanka Orders Release of Hundreds of Prisoners After Deadly Prison Riot Claims More Lives
Sri Lankan authorities have announced plans to release hundreds of inmates from the country's overcrowded prison system following a deadly riot that has left…
General Sun Passes Directly Overhead Northern Sri Lanka Today in Rare Astronomical Event
Residents of several towns in Sri Lanka's Northern Province are in for a striking natural phenomenon today, as the sun passes directly overhead at…