General The Principle That Built a Nation What does it truly mean to live in a meritocratic society? The question carries enormous weight for Sri Lanka, a country rich…
General A Shift in Spending Patterns India's growing middle class and its increasing appetite for international travel have translated into a significant economic…
General Sri Lanka's travel and tourism industry has received a significant shot in the arm as Emirates airline announces it will double its Airbus A350 operations to…
General The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has strongly condemned the government's reported plan to extend the retirement age of judges, labelling the move as…
General South Africa has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of international footballer Jayden Adams, a promising young midfielder who had been part…
General Minister Points to Drug Smuggling as Trigger for Fatal Prison Unrest Sri Lanka's government has attributed a deadly riot that broke out inside one of the…
General Island-wide dengue activity intensifies in mid-July Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant rise in dengue fever cases, with health authorities reporting…
General Sri Lankan athletics has a new milestone to celebrate, as sprinter Ayomal Perera has broken the national record in the 400 metres hurdles — a mark that had…
General Sri Lanka's gross official foreign reserves fell by 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest data, raising fresh questions about the pace of reserve…
General The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed serious concern over a recent outbreak of violence inside Sri Lankan prisons, with a spokesperson…
General An elected local government representative from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been taken into custody after being found in possession of an illegal…
General Deadly Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives Behind Bars Families across Sri Lanka are in mourning following a devastating prison riot that claimed the lives of at…
General Nation Reels From Unprecedented Prison Violence Sri Lanka is confronting the aftermath of the deadliest prison riot in its history, after violence erupted…
General Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of the most affordable and rewarding travel destinations in the world for the summer of 2026, joining a select group of…
General Afghanistan cricket has been struck by grief following the death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a pioneering figure in the nation's remarkable rise in…
General Sri Lanka's foreign exchange position has demonstrated resilience in June 2026, even as tourism earnings registered a notable decline during the period, with…
General Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable decline of 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest available data, raising fresh questions…
General The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has taken a significant step toward reforming one of the country's most scrutinised legal processes, receiving…
General A Turkish Airlines aircraft travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to Istanbul, Turkey, has landed safely following a bird strike…
General Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge as dengue fever continues to spread across the island, with authorities recording 67,143 cases and 47…
General Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its digital financial landscape with the launch of the country's first mobile wallet equipped with 'Tap &…
General Sri Lanka's foreign exchange inflows presented a mixed picture in June 2026, with workers' remittances posting solid year-on-year growth while tourism earnings…
General Sri Lanka is set to implement new regulations governing the exercise of presidential pardons, a significant development that touches on the intersection of…
General Island-wide dengue situation raises serious public health concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the country recording more than…