General Son of Former Sri Lankan President Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the son of a former president on corruption-related charges, police confirmed, marking a significant development in the…
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General Son of Former Sri Lankan President Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
The son of a former Sri Lankan president has been taken into custody in connection with a bribery investigation, marking a significant development in the…
General Pregnant Woman Stabbed to Death in Kalpitiya's Palakudawa Area
A 26-year-old pregnant woman lost her life following a brutal stabbing incident in the Palakudawa area, which falls under the Kalpitiya Police Division, on…
General Namal Rajapaksa Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Alleged Airbus Corruption Deal
Son of Former President Detained Amid Bribery Investigation Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in…
General Sri Lanka Arrests Former President's Son in Connection With Airbus Bribery Scandal
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the son of a former president in connection with a corruption investigation linked to an Airbus aircraft procurement deal,…
General Sri Lanka Navy Recovers Remains of Missing Officer from Sunken Fast Attack Craft
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered the remains of a missing naval officer from a fast attack craft that sank, bringing a measure of closure to a search operation…
General Drought-Hit Polonnaruwa Farmers Begin Receiving Crop Damage Compensation
Farmers in the Polonnaruwa district who suffered significant crop losses due to the ongoing dry weather conditions have begun receiving financial relief, as…
General Dialog and Ria Money Transfer Join Forces to Transform Remittances for Sri Lanka's 20 Million Mobile Users
Sri Lanka's leading telecommunications provider Dialog Axiata has announced a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, one of the world's largest…
General Dutch Ambassador: Benelux Sandbox Initiative Could Unlock New EU Trade Opportunities for Sri Lanka
A Strategic Gateway to Europe Sri Lanka could significantly expand its trade footprint within the European Union by taking advantage of the Benelux sandbox…
General Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary Attends High-Level Indo-Pacific Military Conference in Canada
Sri Lanka Represented at Major Regional Defence Gathering Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary has travelled to Canada to represent the island nation at the…
General Namal Rajapaksa Arrested by Sri Lanka Anti-Bribery Commission
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations…
General The 19-Year-Old Lankan Cricketer Who Counts Bradman, Waugh and Lara Among His Cricketing Ancestors
Sri Lanka may have found its next great cricketing talent — a 19-year-old who carries one of the most extraordinary family trees in the history of the game,…
General Two Workers Pulled Alive from Nepal Hydropower Tunnel After Nine Days Trapped Underground
In a remarkable rescue that has captivated the region, two men have been pulled out alive after spending nine harrowing days trapped inside a hydropower tunnel…
General Sri Lankan Firm Ventureskey Clinches Xero Partner of the Year Title for Rest of Asia at 2026 Awards
Sri Lankan business solutions, accounting and financial services firm Ventureskey has once again etched its name in the record books, claiming the prestigious…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Reported Cases Exceed 96,000
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue crisis, with the total number of reported cases across the…
General Worshipping Mothers in Public While Women Are Trafficked in Private: Sri Lanka's Glaring Contradiction
A Nation Caught Between Reverence and Reality Sri Lanka has long prided itself on a deep cultural reverence for mothers and women, celebrating them through…
General Sri Lanka's Garment Exporters Miss Out on US Tariff Refund Bonanza
Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are facing a significant disadvantage in the United States market, finding themselves unable to benefit from a tariff refund…
General US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Set for Official Visit to Sri Lanka
High-Level American Delegation to Strengthen Maritime Ties The Chairman of the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is scheduled to make an official…
General UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Scheduled for Presentation on September 7
A United Nations human rights report focusing on Sri Lanka is set to be formally presented on September 7, according to information made available to local…
General Thousands of Development Officers Stage Island-Wide Protests Demanding Rights and Recognition
Mass Demonstrations Erupt Across the Island Thousands of development officers took to the streets across Sri Lanka in a widespread series of protests, voicing…
General Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Double in Alarming Global Health Warning
Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Cancer Fatalities Revealed Deaths from cancers linked to alcohol consumption have doubled over recent decades, according to…
General DCSL PLC Crowned Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Spirits Brand in Century-Long Legacy of Excellence
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has been officially recognised as the country's most valuable spirits brand, an accolade bestowed by global brand…
General American Premium Water Clinches Gold at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
American Premium Water has emerged as a standout winner at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026, securing a coveted Gold award at one of the island's most prestigious…
General Sri Lanka Hit by Double Injury Blow as Mendis and Binura Ruled Out of England T20I Series
Sri Lanka's preparations for their upcoming T20I series against England have been dealt a significant setback, with two key players — wicketkeeper-batter Kusal…