General UN Anti-Torture Experts to Visit Sri Lanka in Landmark Human Rights Mission
A United Nations team specialising in the prevention of torture is set to arrive in Sri Lanka next week, marking a significant moment for the island nation's…
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General Trump Announces Sunday Signing for US-Iran Deal as Tehran Questions Timeline
United States President Donald Trump has declared that a landmark agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Washington and Tehran is set to be signed this…
General Anuradhapura Court Orders Former Atamasthanadhipathi to Submit Blood Sample for DNA Analysis
The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate has directed a former senior Buddhist prelate to provide a blood sample for DNA testing in connection with a serious child…
General LPBOA Orders 50% Bus Capacity Reduction Amid Fuel Crisis
Commuters across Sri Lanka are bracing for significant disruption to their daily travel as private bus operators have announced an immediate reduction in…
General French Development Lender Proparco Set to Restart Financing in Sri Lanka Following Debt Default Recovery
French development finance institution Proparco is preparing to resume lending operations in Sri Lanka following the island nation's successful exit from its…
General SriLankan Airlines Forges Dual Airline Alliance with Saudia and Flynas to Strengthen Saudi Connectivity
SriLankan Airlines has embarked on a significant network expansion drive, entering into new partnership agreements with two major Saudi Arabian carriers —…
General Sri Lanka Set to Restart Long-Delayed Main Airport Terminal Construction
Bandaranaike International Airport Expansion Back on Track Sri Lanka is preparing to resume construction of the main terminal at Bandaranaike International…
General UN Anti-Torture Body Arrives in Sri Lanka for Second Official Inspection Visit
The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is set to commence its second official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, with the delegation…
General Minister Exposes Forex Fraud Schemes Draining Millions in Foreign Exchange from Sri Lanka
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has shed light on some of the deeper structural causes behind Sri Lanka's persistent foreign exchange shortages,…
General The Hidden War Underground: Sri Lanka's Ongoing Battle With Landmines
A Deadly Legacy Beneath the Surface Decades after the guns fell silent, Sri Lanka continues to fight a war that most people never see — one buried inches…
General Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Trauma of Child Abuse in Sri Lanka
Child abuse stands as one of the most deeply troubling yet persistently under-reported crises affecting children across the world — and Sri Lanka is no…
General Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections: Vote Count Begins After Calm and Orderly Polling Day
Nation Awaits Results as Counting Gets Underway Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections have moved into a critical new phase, with the counting of votes now…
General Three Arrested After Birthday Egg-Throwing Incident Turns Violent in Sigiriya
A birthday celebration that took a chaotic turn in the Sigiriya area has led to the arrest of three individuals, after a car driver was allegedly assaulted and…
General Kremlin Connections: How a Former Spy Chief, a Rapper and Sri Lankan Activists Are Linked to Russian Influence Operations
An unusual cast of characters — a former intelligence chief, an international rap artist, and a group of Sri Lankan individuals described as "anti-government…
General NBRO Issues Landslide Warnings for Kalutara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura Districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has activated its Landslide Early Warning Centre to issue alerts covering three vulnerable districts, urging…
General IMF Review Team Touches Down in Sri Lanka for Third Assessment of Economic Reform Programme
A team of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Sri Lanka to conduct the third review of the country's ongoing economic reform…
General Government Forms Official Committee to Oversee SriLankan Airlines Restructuring
The Sri Lankan government has announced the formation of a dedicated committee to spearhead the long-awaited restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, signalling a…
General China's CHEC Chairman Meets President Dissanayake, Reaffirms Commitment to Sri Lanka Projects
The chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), one of China's most prominent state-owned infrastructure conglomerates, has held discussions with Sri…
General Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal Struggling With Governance After Youth-Led Uprisings, Says Chatham House
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal are all grappling with significant governance challenges in the aftermath of youth-driven political upheavals, according to a…
General Sri Lanka Women Suffer Heavy 87-Run Defeat to England in T20 World Cup Opener
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team endured a disappointing start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, suffering a comprehensive 87-run defeat at the hands of…
General Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Deal Set for Sunday Signing, Vows to Open Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a landmark agreement with Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, declaring that the strategically…
General Ratmalana Man Nabbed With Rs. 20 Million Worth of Hashish
A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody in Ratmalana following the discovery of a substantial cache of hashish narcotics estimated to be worth more than…
General Colombo District Declares Special Dengue Prevention Week from June 15 to 21
Health authorities in the Colombo District have taken a decisive step in the fight against dengue fever, declaring a Special Dengue Prevention Week to be…
General Wyatt-Hodge's Stunning Century Crushes Sri Lanka as England Post Record Women's T20 World Cup Win
England batter Tammy Wyatt-Hodge delivered a breathtaking century to power her side to a record-breaking victory over Sri Lanka at the Women's T20 World Cup,…