General Thirteen Killed as Tourist Aircraft Crashes Over Peru's Iconic Nazca Lines
A tragic aviation accident has claimed the lives of thirteen people after a tourist aircraft went down over the world-famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru,…
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General CPC Holds Fuel Prices Steady for August, Bringing Relief to Motorists and Businesses
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel prices across Sri Lanka will remain unchanged for the month of August, offering a measure of…
General Spin Bowling to Be India's Greatest Test in Upcoming Sri Lanka Series, Warns Deep Dasgupta
Former Indian wicketkeeper highlights spinning pitches as key battleground Former Indian wicketkeeper and cricket analyst Deep Dasgupta has warned that India's…
General Three Killed in Shooting at Idaho Shopping Centre in the United States
A deadly shooting at a shopping centre in the state of Idaho in the United States has left three people dead, authorities have confirmed. The incident, which…
General India's Sri Lanka Tour Warm-Up Match Trimmed to Three Days
India's upcoming warm-up fixture ahead of their Test series in Sri Lanka has been shortened, with the match now set to span three days rather than the…
General Public Warned as Fraudsters Impersonate Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe in Phone Scam
The office of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued an urgent public warning after reports emerged of…
General Sri Lanka's Judiciary Carries Heavier Burden With No Pay Rise — A Situation That Defies Logic
Judges Asked to Do More for the Same Reward There is something quietly absurd about asking a workforce to shoulder a significantly greater burden while keeping…
General Hakeem Urges Humanitarian Approach to Resolve Long-Running India-Sri Lanka Fishermen Dispute
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem has called for an amicable resolution to the longstanding dispute between India and…
General Sri Lanka Easter Sunday Bombing Case: Landmark Judgment Delivered
Court Delivers Ruling in Devastating Easter Sunday Attacks Case Sri Lanka's judiciary has delivered a significant judgment in connection with the catastrophic…
General Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday Bombing Case Reaches Critical Judgment Stage
The long-awaited judgment in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombing case has reached a pivotal moment, marking a significant milestone in one of the country's most…
General Sri Lanka War Crimes Convictions Draw "Sighs of Relief" From Journalists and Rights Advocates
The recent convictions handed down in Sri Lanka related to long-standing war crimes allegations have been met with a sense of cautious relief among journalists…
General Asian Legends League 2026: Sri Lankan Lions Set to Face Bangladesh Tigers in Exciting Clash
Cricket fans across the region have reason to be excited as the Asian Legends League 2026 is set to feature a highly anticipated match between the Sri Lankan…
General Sri Lankan Educators Unite at BMICH to Reimagine Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Educators, school leaders, and education professionals from across Sri Lanka converged at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for…
General Sri Lankan Court Finds Security Officials Failed to Prevent 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
Landmark Ruling on Easter Sunday Attacks A Sri Lankan court has delivered a significant ruling determining that senior government officials had the capacity to…
General Curfew Imposed Around Mahara Prison Amid Unrest
Sri Lankan police have imposed a curfew in the vicinity of Mahara Prison, effective until further notice, following an outbreak of unrest at the facility.…
General Deadly Riot at Sri Lankan Prison Leaves One Inmate Dead, Six Others Wounded
A violent disturbance broke out inside a Sri Lankan prison, resulting in the death of one inmate and leaving six others injured, authorities have confirmed.…
General Vietnam Courts Sri Lankan Travellers With Colombo Tourism Showcase Ahead of Direct Flight Launch
Vietnam has taken a significant step towards strengthening tourism ties with Sri Lanka, hosting a dedicated travel promotion event in Colombo designed to…
General US Embassy Defence Attaché Visits VP-26 Tridents Squadron During CARAT Sri Lanka 2025 Naval Exercise
The Defence Attaché to the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka paid an official visit to the VP-26 Tridents, a maritime patrol squadron of the United States…
General Deadly Unrest at Mahara Prison Leaves One Inmate Dead, Several Wounded
Violence erupted at the Mahara Prison on the outskirts of Colombo, resulting in the death of one inmate and leaving several others injured, authorities have…
General Asia Digest: Nirmal Purja's Death, Sri Lanka's Court Appeal, and China's Military Expansion
Legendary Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Dies The world of mountaineering is mourning the loss of Nirmal "Nims" Purja, the celebrated Nepali-British climber who rose…
General Amber Rain Advisory Sri Lanka: Strong Winds Warning for Five Provinces
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of strong winds expected to affect several parts of the island, urging…
General Sri Lanka Placed on High Alert Following Deadly Bombing Attacks
Nation Gripped by Fear as Authorities Respond to Coordinated Blasts Sri Lanka has been placed on a state of high alert following a series of devastating…
General Sri Lanka Drawn Into Group A Ahead of SAFF Championship 2026 in Bangladesh
The draw for the 2026 SAFF Championship has been officially finalised, placing Sri Lanka in Group A of the prestigious South Asian football tournament, which…
General Fisheries Department Issues Urgent Safety Ban on Small Boats Along Western and Northern Coastlines
Sri Lanka's Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has imposed a temporary ban on small fishing vessels operating along a significant stretch of the…