General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 88,000 in 2026
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a significant public health challenge in 2026, with dengue fever cases across…
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General Gambhir Issues Battle Cry as India Gear Up for High-Stakes Sri Lanka Test Series
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a forceful message to his squad ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, urging the team to leave no…
General Thalawathugoda's Adora Cosmetic Centre Clinches Three Global Health Awards, Putting Sri Lanka on the Aesthetic Medicine Map
Adora Cosmetic Centre, based in Thalawathugoda, has secured three prestigious accolades at the Global Health Awards Sri Lanka 2026, marking a landmark moment…
General Shakib Al Hasan's Magura Home Attacked While Star Cricketer Plays in Lanka Premier League
The residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan in Magura district came under attack on Wednesday, while the star all-rounder was away…
General Sri Lanka Navy Launches Rescue Operation After Indian Fishing Vessel Accident Near Delft Island
The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilised a rescue operation following an accident involving an Indian fishing vessel that was reportedly engaged in illegal fishing…
General Pakistan Clamps Down on International Media With Sweeping Reporting Restrictions
Pakistani authorities have introduced sweeping new restrictions on international media organisations, effectively barring foreign journalists from reporting…
General Rumesh Tharanga Makes History as Sri Lanka's First World No. 1 in Men's Javelin
Sri Lanka has a new sporting hero to celebrate, as javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has achieved the remarkable feat of climbing to the top of the world…
General Sri Lankan Beauty Pageant Contestant Faces Fine Over Animal Cruelty Charge
A Sri Lankan beauty pageant contestant has been handed a fine after being found guilty of animal cruelty, in a case that has drawn significant public attention…
General Indian Foreign Secretary Misri Reaffirms New Delhi's Commitment to Sri Lanka, Urges Release of Detained Fishermen
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed New Delhi's steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka under India's longstanding Neighbourhood First policy, while…
General Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Major Online Gambling Platforms Including Stake, bet365 and Betway
Sri Lanka has moved to block access to 24 online gambling websites, including some of the world's most prominent betting platforms, in a significant crackdown…
General Free Lawyers Organisation Raises Alarm Over Lengthy Pre-Trial Detention Risk in Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill
The Free Lawyers organisation has issued a stark warning regarding the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill recently gazetted by the government, expressing serious…
General India Urges Sri Lanka to Hold Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections Without Further Delay
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called on Sri Lanka to conduct provincial council elections at the earliest opportunity, signalling New Delhi's…
General Chinese Criminal Networks Using Colombo as Regional Base, Sparking Serious National Security Alarm
Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo is increasingly being identified as a strategic entry point for Chinese organised crime networks operating across the…
General One Killed as Military and Police Crack Down on Prison Protest in Sri Lanka
One person has been killed following a crackdown by Sri Lankan military and police forces on a protest that broke out inside a prison, marking a serious…
General India and China Compete for Clean Energy Dominance in Sri Lanka and Nepal
A New Front in the India-China Rivalry As the global transition toward renewable energy accelerates, South Asia has emerged as a critical battleground for…
General Sri Lanka Gears Up for AI Week 2026 as Ministry and SLT-MOBITEL Unite Under 'AI Amplified' Banner
National Initiative Signals Sri Lanka's Growing Commitment to Artificial Intelligence Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its digital…
General Drug Cartels Behind Death Threats Against IGP, Says Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has pointed the finger squarely at drug trafficking networks as the force behind recent death threats targeting the…
General Monsoon Intensifies: Met Department Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Southwest Sri Lanka from Thursday
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of intensifying rainfall and strong winds expected to sweep across the southwestern parts of the…
General Court of Appeal Questions IRD on Whether New Tax Law Alters Cricketers' Case
The Court of Appeal has called on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to clarify whether a recently enacted legislative amendment has any bearing on its…
General CBSL Prohibited List: TM App Among 26 Banned Companies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has moved to protect the public from unauthorised financial operators by updating its official prohibited list, which now…
General India's Foreign Secretary Urges Sri Lanka to Fast-Track Release of Detained Indian Fishermen
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called on Sri Lanka to expedite the release of Indian fishermen and their vessels currently held in Sri Lankan…
General India Presses Sri Lanka to Conduct Provincial Council Elections Without Further Delay
New Delhi Calls for Swift Action on Long-Overdue Polls India has formally urged Sri Lanka to hold long-postponed Provincial Council elections at the earliest…
General US Financial Investigators Crack Trail of $2.5 Million Sri Lanka Treasury Cyber Heist
American financial intelligence investigators have successfully traced the money trail behind a sophisticated cyber heist that saw US$2.5 million stolen from…
General Locked Out at Home: How Sri Lankan Expat Children Are Being Denied University Access in Their Own Country
A Crisis of Identity and Opportunity They carry Sri Lankan passports, bear Sri Lankan names, and trace their roots to this island — yet when it comes to…