General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Case Count Approaches 50,000
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue emergency, with the total number of reported cases across the country climbing to 49,000, prompting urgent warnings from…
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General Sri Lanka's Tourism Boom Masks a Troubling Revenue Paradox
Sri Lanka is welcoming more tourists than ever, yet the economic returns from the industry tell a starkly different story — one that is raising serious…
General Sri Lanka Set to Abolish the Long-Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act Within Months
Sri Lanka is preparing to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a piece of legislation that has drawn sustained criticism from human rights…
General Central Bank Tables Report on Missing US$2.5 Million Before Parliamentary Finance Committee
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has taken up a report submitted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka concerning the disappearance of US$2.5 million, as…
General Clashes Erupt Near Colombo Fort Railway Station During Protest
Tensions Flare in the Heart of Colombo A volatile situation unfolded outside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on Monday (25) after a protest demonstration…
General Son of Former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe Taken Into Custody Over Alleged Criminal Underworld Connections
The son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been arrested by authorities in connection with alleged ties to the criminal underworld, in a development…
General Rohitha Rajapaksa Released After Five Hours of Questioning at CCIB
Rohitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, departed the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on Wednesday after undergoing…
General Vietjet to Launch Historic Direct Flights Between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City from August 2026
Sri Lankan travellers will soon be able to fly directly to Vietnam for the first time, as budget carrier Vietjet has officially opened bookings for a brand-new…
General Sri Lanka's Handloom Industry Positioned as Key Export Growth Driver, Says Deputy Minister
Sri Lanka's handloom industry has been thrust into the national conversation as a serious export growth sector, following high-level government endorsement at…
General Millions in Sri Lankan Workers' Funds Trapped in Israeli Legal Dispute
Approximately USD 6.9 million belonging to Sri Lankan migrant workers and other foreign nationals remains frozen and inaccessible due to an ongoing legal…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Exports Surge Nearly 8% in May, Powered by Strong US Demand
Sri Lanka's apparel export sector has recorded a robust performance in May, with shipments climbing nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, driven…
General SJB to Pursue Disciplinary Action Against Horana Organiser Charith Abeysinghe, Says Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be moving forward with formal disciplinary proceedings against the…
General Colombo High Court Orders Summons for Indian Witnesses in Krrish Case Against Namal Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court has directed that summons be issued to two Indian witnesses in connection with the high-profile Krrish transaction case filed against…
General President Dissanayake Pledges to Repeal Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act Before Year's End
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made a firm commitment to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) before the close of this year, signalling a…
General Leaked Phone Recording Involving Lawyer and SJB Organiser Sparks Bribery Controversy
A phone recording alleged to feature conversations linked to a bribery case has gone viral across Sri Lanka, after several media organisations broadcast the…
General Son of Former Sri Lankan Justice Minister Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
High-Profile Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through Political Circles Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the son of a former justice minister on suspicion of…
General India A Tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Full Points Table Standings
The India A tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 has drawn significant attention from cricket fans across the subcontinent, with the points table reflecting the…
General Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Holds Talks With Prime Minister Amarasuriya on Landmark 2026 Investment Summit
Representatives from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Wednesday at the Parliament premises, as preparations…
General Sri Lanka Plans to Ban Children Under 16 from Social Media Platforms
Government Moves to Protect Young Users Online Sri Lanka is taking steps to restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16, in a…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Exports Surge Nearly 8% in May, Driven by Strong US Demand
Sri Lanka's apparel export sector recorded a significant upturn in May, with shipments climbing nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, buoyed largely…
General FSP Warns EPF-ETF Merger Will Harm Private Sector Workers, Accuses NPP of Reviving Old Political Agenda
The Front-line Socialist Party (FSP) has raised serious concerns over the National People's Power (NPP) government's proposal to merge the Employees' Provident…
General Rohitha Rajapaksa Reports to Central Crime Investigation Bureau to Give Statement
Rohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, appeared before the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on Wednesday (25) to record a…
General CIABOC Discloses Grounds for Arrest of Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe
Sri Lanka's Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has come forward to publicly disclose the reasons behind the recent arrests…
General Negombo Drug Bust: Rs. 48.3 Million Worth of Illegally Smuggled Medicines Seized
Authorities have intercepted a large consignment of medicines smuggled into Sri Lanka by sea, with the haul estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 48.3…