General 25 Dead in Separate Aviation Disasters Striking Saudi Arabia and France
Two devastating aviation accidents claimed a combined total of 25 lives on Sunday, as separate crashes unfolded in Saudi Arabia and France, sending shockwaves…
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General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Confirmed Cases Surpass 52,000
Island Nation Battles Mounting Dengue Burden Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation as the country's cumulative case count has climbed past…
General Vietnam to Sri Lanka: Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines Launch Historic Direct Flights Between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo
Sri Lanka and Vietnam are set to strengthen their tourism and travel ties with the launch of the first-ever direct air connections between Ho Chi Minh City and…
General Minister Vijitha Herath Pledges Government's Resolve to Abandon Divisive Politics and Foster National Unity
Sri Lanka's government has reaffirmed its commitment to moving away from divisive political practices and working towards building a more united and inclusive…
General Health Experts Push Back on PM's 'New Strain' Explanation for Sri Lanka's Dengue Surge
Leading health professionals in Sri Lanka have publicly contradicted Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya's assertion that a new dengue strain is responsible for…
General History at the Crease: Jangoo and Chase Smash World Record Sixth-Wicket Partnership Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batters Kavem Jangoo and Roston Chase have etched their names into cricket history, forging the highest sixth-wicket partnership ever recorded in…
General Sri Lanka's Spa Industry Calls for Proper Regulation Over Police Raids
An Industry Under Pressure Sri Lanka's spa and wellness industry is facing growing scrutiny, but operators and advocates argue that what the sector truly needs…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Loses 8% of Its Value Against the US Dollar in 2026
Rupee Under Pressure as Currency Weakens Significantly The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by approximately 8% against the United States dollar in 2026,…
General BCCI Turns Down Sri Lanka Cricket's Bid to Expand Upcoming India Tour with Additional T20Is
Sri Lanka's hopes of securing additional Twenty20 International matches during India's upcoming tour have been dashed, after the Board of Control for Cricket…
General Kalmunai Man Arrested After Shocking Dog Attack Video Goes Viral on Social Media
A 21-year-old man has been taken into custody by police in Kalmunai after a disturbing video showing a dog being attacked spread widely across social media…
General Chase and Jangoo Shatter World Record with Mammoth 401-Run Partnership Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batters Roston Chase and Amir Jangoo have etched their names into cricket history, forging a staggering 401-run partnership against Sri Lanka in…
General MullenLowe Sri Lanka's Praveena Perera Makes History as First Sri Lankan Woman on Campaign APAC's 40 Under 40
Sri Lanka has a new trailblazer to celebrate in the world of advertising and communications. Praveena Perera of MullenLowe Sri Lanka has etched her name in…
General Four Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport in Major Drug Bust Seizing Over 12kg of Hashish and Kush
Authorities have arrested four individuals, including one woman, in connection with a significant drug seizure at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA),…
General Sri Lanka Set to Launch Dedicated E-Commerce Policy for Goods Trade
Government Moves to Regulate and Boost Online Trade Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce a formal e-commerce policy specifically targeting the trade of goods,…
General SriLankan Airlines Tops Maldives Arrival Charts in May, Surpassing IndiGo and Emirates
SriLankan Airlines has claimed the top position among international carriers for passenger arrivals to the Maldives in May, overtaking major regional…
General 30-Year-Old Man Hacked to Death in Weeraketiya; Suspect Taken Into Custody
A 30-year-old man has been killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Weeraketiya Police Division,…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Slides 8% Against the US Dollar in First Six Months of 2026
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by approximately 8% against the United States dollar during the first half of 2026, raising fresh concerns over the…
General West Indies Pair Jangoo and Chase Demolish 149-Year-Old Record With Historic 401-Run Stand Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batters Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase have etched their names into cricket history, forging a mammoth 401-run partnership that shattered a record…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the newly released State of Retreats 2026 Report by…
General Sampath Bank and SLPA Unveil Sri Lanka's First Real-Time USD Payment System for Maritime Sector
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in modernising its maritime industry, with Sampath Bank PLC and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) jointly…
General ADB Grants $57.4 Million to Power Sri Lanka's Rooftop Solar Expansion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the green light to a financing package worth $57.4 million aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka's transition to clean…
General Sri Lanka's Forces Stand Ready to Defend the Oppressed in Haiti, Says President
Presidential Commitment to Haiti Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that Sri Lanka's security forces deployed to Haiti are prepared and…
General India's BJP Leader Ram Madhav Denies Reports of Secret India-Pakistan Dialogue Taking Place in Colombo
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav has firmly dismissed media reports claiming that India and Pakistan were engaged in behind-the-scenes…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Drones in Battle Against Dengue as Cases Climb Dangerously High
Sri Lanka has turned to drone technology in its fight against a worsening dengue fever outbreak, deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to combat the mosquito…