General Sri Lankan Court Remands Indian Fishermen Rescued Near Rameswaram Waters
A Sri Lankan court has remanded a group of Indian fishermen from Rameswaram who were rescued at sea, placing them in custody as legal proceedings get underway…
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General MPs' Pay Not Raised, Says Deputy Minister — Fuel Allowance Revision Behind Higher Earnings
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has moved to address public concerns over reports that Members of Parliament have received higher…
General Sri Lankan Mother in UAE Cries Out for Help as Debt and Legal Woes Shatter Family Life
A Sri Lankan mother living in the United Arab Emirates has made an emotional public appeal for assistance, revealing how a mounting debt crisis and a web of…
General Three Dead as Violent Riots Erupt Simultaneously at Two Sri Lankan Prisons
Three people have been killed following violent riots that broke out at two separate prisons in Sri Lanka, authorities have confirmed. The simultaneous unrest…
General Deloitte Sri Lanka Calls for Boardroom Transformation at Director Summit 2026
Deloitte Sri Lanka has taken centre stage in advocating for stronger, more adaptive corporate governance, using the Director Summit 2026 as a platform to urge…
General India and Sri Lanka Lock in Series Schedule for 2026/27 Cricket Season
Upcoming Series Between Two Asian Giants Confirmed Cricket fans across Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent have reason to look forward to the 2026/27 season,…
General Free Entry Announced for Sri Lanka vs India Test Series at Galle and Colombo
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that selected free entry will be available for the upcoming two-Test series between Sri Lanka and India, giving local…
General Pioneering Sri Lankan Communication Scholar Professor Wimal Dissanayake Dies at 86
Professor Wimal Dissanayake, widely regarded as a towering figure in the field of mass communication and a trailblazer in Asian communication theory, has…
General Shani Abeysekara Promoted to Deputy Inspector General of Police
Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara has been officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), marking a significant…
General Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Forge Historic 'Mecca Joint Defence Pact' in Major Security Alliance
Three of the Muslim world's most powerful nations have taken a landmark step in regional security cooperation, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally…
General Nearly 4,000 Specialist Doctors Have Left Sri Lanka in Five Years, Parliament Hears
Sri Lanka's healthcare sector has suffered a significant brain drain over the past five years, with nearly 4,000 specialist doctors departing the country…
General Police Accused of Threatening Pradeshiya Sabha Chief Following Thaiyiddy Court Decision
Tensions have flared in the Valikamam North area of the Northern Province after the chairman of the local Pradeshiya Sabha alleged that Sri Lankan police…
General President Dissanayake Orders New Joint Mechanism to Tackle Prison Security and Inmate Welfare
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a directive to establish a dedicated joint mechanism aimed at comprehensively addressing prison security, the…
General Brave Lorry Driver Uses Vehicle as Shield to Save Man from Wild Elephant Encounter
Quick Reflexes Prevent Potential Tragedy on Sri Lankan Road A lorry driver has been widely praised for his swift and courageous actions after using his vehicle…
General Fourteen Factory Workers Rushed to Hospital After Van Plunges Off Cliff Edge in Bulathsinhala
At least fourteen factory workers were admitted to hospital on Wednesday morning after the van carrying them veered off a road and plummeted down a steep…
General Prison Unrest Grips Sri Lanka as Fresh Riots Erupt, Leaving Inmates Dead
A fresh wave of violent unrest has swept through Sri Lankan prisons, resulting in deaths and a dangerous escalation of tensions within the country's already…
General India and Sri Lanka Deepen Energy Ties With Cross-Border Power Project Talks
Bilateral energy cooperation takes centre stage in high-level discussions India and Sri Lanka have held fresh discussions on strengthening cooperation in the…
General Sri Lanka to Host Raid Amazones Adventure Race for Eighth Time in Kalutara This November 2026
Sri Lanka is set to once again take centre stage in the world of adventure tourism, with the iconic Raid Amazones multi-sport race confirmed to return to the…
General Three Killed and 23 Wounded as Riot Erupts Inside Sri Lanka Prison
A violent riot broke out inside a Sri Lankan prison, leaving three inmates dead and 23 others injured in a dramatic episode that has raised serious concerns…
General Military Called In as Unrest Escalates Inside Sri Lanka's Prisons
Sri Lanka has deployed military troops to its prison facilities following a surge in unrest within the country's correctional institutions, authorities have…
General Sri Lanka Officially Gazettes 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill
Government Moves Forward with Constitutional Reform The Sri Lankan government has taken a significant step in its constitutional reform agenda, officially…
General Sri Lanka's 22nd Constitutional Amendment Officially Gazetted
Sri Lanka has taken a significant legislative step forward as the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been officially gazetted, marking a key milestone in…
General Three Inmates Dead After Sri Lanka Prison Violence; Authorities Suspect Coordinated Plot
Deadly Clashes Erupt Behind Bars Three prisoners have been killed following violent clashes inside a Sri Lankan correctional facility, prompting authorities to…
General Negombo Prison Riot Probe Deepens as Suspect Count Climbs to 62
The investigation into the Negombo Prison unrest has taken a significant turn, with the total number of suspects now reaching 62 following fresh court…