General Court Freezes Lincoln Navigator and Land Cruiser Over BOI Dispute
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal has stepped in to block the removal, export, or sale of two luxury vehicles belonging to a Board of Investment (BOI)-licensed…
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General Sajith Warns Sri Lanka Is Sliding Towards One-Party Authoritarian Rule
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has levelled serious accusations against the ruling government, claiming it is deliberately engineering conditions that…
General Ex-POGO Operators Eye Sri Lanka's Port City as New Gaming Hub, Reports Suggest
Former operators previously linked to the Philippines' offshore gaming industry, known as POGOs, are reportedly setting their sights on Sri Lanka's Colombo…
General Sri Lanka Emerges as a New Frontier for Asian Criminal Networks
Island Nation in the Crosshairs of Organised Crime Sri Lanka is increasingly being targeted by organised criminal networks operating across Asia, with…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Cross US$5 Billion Mark in First Seven Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its economic recovery, with foreign remittances sent home by overseas workers surpassing the US$5 billion…
General Jaffna Kings and Galle Gallants Clash in Thrilling LPL 2026 Final
LPL 2026 Reaches Its Climax in a Spectacular Final Showdown The Lanka Premier League 2026 reached its dramatic conclusion as the Galle Gallants and the Jaffna…
General Blinded by Neglect: Sri Lanka's Growing Eye Health Emergency
A Silent Crisis Unfolding Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a deepening public health challenge that receives far too little attention — a widespread eye…
General CAA Busts Illegal Canned Fish Operation in Pannala, Seizes Stock Valued at Rs. 1.5 Million
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered an unlicensed canned fish manufacturing facility in Elabadagama, Pannala, seizing a stock of goods estimated…
General India and Sri Lanka Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Energy Ties
India and Sri Lanka have engaged in fresh discussions aimed at deepening bilateral energy cooperation, with talks held in the Indian capital New Delhi marking…
General Grama Niladhari Officers to Stage Two-Day Island-Wide Sick Leave Protest
Grama Niladhari officers across Sri Lanka have announced plans to collectively report sick leave and abstain from work on Monday (10) and Tuesday (11),…
General Heated Exchange Between School Principals Mars Conclusion of Fiercely Contested 'Battle of Golden Queens
Prestigious inter-school clash descends into public dispute What should have been a celebrated occasion in Sri Lankan school sports turned sour on Saturday as…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Approach 90,000 and Death Toll Reaches 65
Alarming Surge in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the total number of reported cases…
General Washington Pledges $1 Billion to Colombia as Pro-Trump President Takes Office
The United States has announced a landmark pledge of one billion US dollars to Colombia, delivering the financial commitment within hours of the South American…
General Little Japan Founder Dr. Ruwan Perera Brings 250 Japanese Visitors to Sri Lanka in Major Tourism Push
A landmark group arrival signals growing ties between Sri Lanka and Japan Dr. Ruwan Perera, the visionary founder of Little Japan, has spearheaded a…
General Near-Miss Between Jetstar and Qatar Airways Aircraft Triggers Alarm at Sydney Airport
A potentially catastrophic incident unfolded at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning when a Jetstar passenger aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane came dangerously…
General Sri Lanka Among Nations Rallying Behind FIFA Chief Infantino Amid Growing International Pressure
Sri Lanka is among a group of countries that have publicly expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, even as mounting pressure from various…
General Coastal Warning: Strong Winds and Rough Seas Alert Issued for Several Sri Lankan Sea Areas
Authorities have issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas affecting several coastal and sea areas around Sri Lanka, urging fishermen and those at sea…
General India Eye WTC Final Berth as Sri Lanka Seek to Break 18-Year Hoodoo
A high-stakes Test series looms on the horizon as India look to cement their place in the World Test Championship Final, while Sri Lanka enter the contest with…
General India Delivers Third Batch of Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka in Continued Infrastructure Support
India has handed over its third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka, further strengthening the infrastructure cooperation between the two neighbouring…
General Namal Rajapaksa Slams Government for Scapegoating Opposition Amid Policy Failures
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has launched a sharp attack against the ruling government,…
General Two Killed as Firefighting Helicopter Crashes During Utah Wildfire Operation
A pilot and a crew member have lost their lives after a firefighting helicopter crashed while combating a large wildfire in central Utah, United States,…
General Mirihana Man Nabbed for Allegedly Operating Counterfeit Currency Printing Scheme
A man has been taken into custody by Sri Lanka Police following the discovery of an alleged counterfeit currency printing operation in the Mirihana area,…
General India Inch Closer in Warm-Up Clash Against Sri Lanka XI as Padikkal and Gurnoor Hold the Fort
India's touring cricket squad found themselves in a tense position on Day 3 of their warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, trailing by six runs with Devdutt…
General Tunisian Surfer Dies at Weligama Beach, Police Investigation Underway
A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist has lost his life after being swept away by the sea while surfing off the popular coastal town of Weligama in southern Sri…