General Sri Lanka and Thailand Break Through on Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreement
Landmark Deal Marks a New Chapter in Bilateral Trade Relations Sri Lanka and Thailand have finally brought their long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to…
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General Badulla High Court Defers Sentencing of SJB Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri to Late July
The sentencing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri and a co-accused has been postponed by the Badulla High Court, with…
General SJB Moves to Discipline Horana Organiser Following Bribery Arrest
Opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief Sajith Premadasa has announced that his party will launch disciplinary proceedings against its Horana…
General President AKD Pledges to Repeal Controversial PTA Within Months, Ending 46-Year-Old Law
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured Parliament that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) — a piece of legislation that has remained on Sri Lanka's…
General Colombo High Court Issues Summons to Indian Witnesses in Krrish Case Against Namal Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court has taken a significant step forward in the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa,…
General Son of Ex-Justice Minister Among Three Nabbed in CIABOC Bribery Sting Linked to Underworld Figure's Wife
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals in connection with an alleged bribery…
General Intermittent Showers Expected Across Several Provinces and Districts Today
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 26 June 2026, predicting intermittent showers across multiple provinces and districts in Sri…
General India Deny Sri Lanka Glory as Women's Team Falls in Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of India in the final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup, falling at the last hurdle of…
General Dhananjaya de Silva's Brilliant Ton Breathes Life Into Sri Lanka on Turbulent Day One
Sri Lanka found themselves in familiar trouble on the opening day of the First Test, but a magnificent century from captain Dhananjaya de Silva provided…
General Vietjet Launches Historic Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, Opens Bookings
Sri Lankan travellers now have a new and exciting option for reaching Southeast Asia, with Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet officially opening bookings for…
General Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement Poised to Transform Bilateral Trade Ties
The long-awaited Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), signed in 2024, is now set to play a pivotal role in deepening economic cooperation between…
General US-Iran Peace Deal Sends Oil Prices Tumbling as Global Markets Breathe Easy
The world is reaping the early rewards of the landmark United States-Iran peace agreement, with global oil markets responding swiftly and dramatically to the…
General Namal Rajapaksa Tells President to Focus on Cost of Living, Not Arrests Commentary
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has called out President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him to address the country's…
General Sri Lankan National Arrested at Bengaluru Airport for Travelling on Counterfeit Canadian Passport
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after being found in possession of a fraudulent Canadian passport,…
General Easter Sunday Blame Game: Ministers' Parliamentary Claims Raise More Questions Than Answers
Unproven Allegations Take Centre Stage in Parliament The Easter Sunday attacks of April 2019 continue to haunt Sri Lanka's political landscape, with fresh…
General The Colonial Voice of Anuradhapura: Remembering R. W. Ievers and His Anthem of the Ancient City
A British Administrator Who Left His Mark on Sri Lanka's Sacred Heartland Among the lesser-known literary relics of Sri Lanka's colonial past is a poem…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 44,000 Cases Recorded as Outbreak Tightens Its Grip
Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its most severe dengue outbreaks in recent memory, with case numbers climbing to alarming levels and showing little sign of…
General Chandrika Urges Urgent Reforms to Protect Buddhism From Clergy Misconduct
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has issued a strongly worded public statement calling for sweeping reforms to protect the integrity of…
General Three Suspects Remanded Until July 3 in Harak Kata Bribery Investigation
Three individuals connected to the ongoing Harak Kata bribery investigation have been remanded in custody until July 3, following their appearance before a…
General President Vows No Crime Will Go Unpunished as Sri Lanka Pursues Accountability
A Strong Message on Justice and Accountability President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has delivered a powerful pledge to the nation, vowing that no crime will be…
General Sri Lanka Launches Probe Into US$1 Billion Outflow for Goods Never Received Since 2023
Presidential Directive Triggers Investigation Into Massive Trade Payment Anomaly Sri Lanka has launched a formal investigation into the outflow of…
General Death Toll Climbs to 164 as Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela
Venezuela is reeling from two devastating earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening, leaving at least 164 people dead and 971 others injured, according to…
General Sai Sudharsan's Brilliant Century Powers India A to Commanding 333/4 Against Sri Lanka A on Day One
India A made a powerful statement on the opening day of the unofficial Test match against Sri Lanka A, posting an imposing total of 333 runs for the loss of…
General Krishan Balendra Re-elected to Lead Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at Historic 187th AGM
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has re-elected Krishan Balendra as its Chairperson for the coming year, following a vote held at the organisation's 187th Annual…