General Alarm Bells Ring as JVP/NPP Government Moves to Tighten Grip on Sri Lanka's Media
Concerns over press freedom in Sri Lanka are mounting as the ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and National People's Power government signals its intention to…
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General Colombo High Court Upholds Nine-Month Prison Term for Gnanasara Thera
The Colombo High Court has upheld the nine-month prison sentence handed down by the Colombo Magistrate's Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary…
General Wild Elephant Charges at Foreign Tourists Near Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Close Call
A group of foreign tourists had a terrifying near-miss after a wild elephant charged at them near the entrance to the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress, one of Sri…
General Sri Lanka Arrests 231 Foreign Nationals in Major Cyber Scam Crackdown
Sri Lankan authorities have apprehended 231 foreign nationals in a sweeping raid targeting an organised cyber scam operation, marking one of the country's most…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Authority Overhauls Earnings Calculation Method, Effective from January 2026
Sri Lanka's national tourism body has announced a significant revision to the methodology used for calculating tourism earnings, with the changes to be applied…
General Pakistan Braces for Dangerous Weather as Disaster Authority Declares Nationwide Alert
Pakistan's disaster management officials have declared a critical weather emergency, issuing a nationwide alert warning citizens of severe thunderstorms,…
General United States Hands Over $4 Million Maritime Communications System to Sri Lanka
The United States has delivered a state-of-the-art maritime communications system valued at approximately four million US dollars to Sri Lanka, marking a…
General Messi Makes History With Double Strike as Argentina Cruise Past Austria at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi has etched his name even deeper into football folklore, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history after netting a brace to guide…
General Sri Lanka Records 6% Export Growth in First Four Months of 2025 Despite Global Economic Pressures
Sri Lanka's export sector has demonstrated encouraging resilience, recording a growth of six percent during the first four months of the year, even as the…
General SJB's Harsha de Silva Demands Inquiry Into High-Cost Fuel Imports Made in April
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Harsha de Silva has called on the government to launch a formal investigation into what he describes as…
General Sri Lanka Stands Firm on Neutral Foreign Policy Stance During High-Level US Talks
Sri Lanka has once again made clear its commitment to a neutral foreign policy position, reaffirming this stance during recent discussions held with a senior…
General Two Killed by Temple Elephant During Poson Perahera Preparations in Rakwana
A mahout and his assistant lost their lives after being attacked by an elephant brought for the 78th Poson Perahera at the Rakwana Sri Ubhaya Thilakarama…
General Sri Lanka Hits Alarming Milestone: Over 1,000 Dengue Cases Recorded in a Single Day as Death Toll Reaches 28
Sri Lanka has crossed a deeply concerning threshold in its ongoing battle against dengue fever, with health authorities confirming that more than 1,000 new…
General Mbappé Shines With Brace as France Cruise Past Iraq 3-0 in Storm-Disrupted World Cup Clash
Kylian Mbappé was once again the standout performer as France swept aside Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match that will be remembered as much for its dramatic…
General Wet Weather Ahead: Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Several Provinces and Districts
Residents across several parts of Sri Lanka should prepare for unsettled weather conditions on Tuesday, as the Department of Meteorology has forecast showers…
General United States Hands Over Advanced Satellite Communications System to Sri Lanka Navy
Strengthening Maritime Ties Between Colombo and Washington The United States has provided the Sri Lanka Navy with a state-of-the-art satellite communications…
General Sri Lanka to Ban Junk Food From Schools in Major Health Drive
Government Moves to Tackle Childhood Nutrition Crisis Sri Lanka is set to introduce a ban on junk food in schools across the country, as authorities take…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Rate Rises to 5.4% in May, Raising Economic Concerns
Sri Lanka's inflation rate has increased to 5.4% in May, according to the latest figures, signalling a renewed uptick in the cost of living for ordinary Sri…
General US Ambassador Holds Talks With President Dissanayake to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka has held a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss the state of bilateral ties between the two…
General Special Probe Targets Prison Officers Suspected of Aiding Notorious Crime Figure 'Commando Salintha
Sri Lankan authorities have launched a special police investigation to identify prison officers allegedly providing unlawful assistance to organised crime…
General I Am a Failure as Captain" — Chamari Athapaththu's Heartfelt Admission as Sri Lanka Face Women's T20 World Cup Exit
Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has made a striking and emotional admission, declaring herself a failure in her captaincy role as the…
General Sri Lanka Records Over 1,000 Dengue Cases in a Single Day as Health Authorities Sound Alarm
Sri Lanka has reported more than 1,000 dengue fever cases within a 24-hour period, prompting urgent warnings from health experts about the growing risk of…
General US Assistant Secretary of State Holds Talks with President Dissanayake in Colombo
The United States Assistant Secretary of State has met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, marking a significant diplomatic…
General British School Colombo Clinch Double Glory at Inter International Schools Under-12 Tennis Championship
The British School in Colombo put on an impressive display of young tennis talent, sweeping both the boys' and girls' team titles at the Inter International…