General Scientists Discover New Monkey Species Sporting Striking Orange Lips in Central Africa
A previously unknown species of monkey, remarkable for its vivid orange lips and a distinctive deep, roaring call, has been officially identified by…
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General Sri Lankan Exporters Demand Clarity on Forced Labour Import Ban Rules
Industry Bodies Seek Transparent Framework as New Trade Regulations Loom Sri Lanka's export community is pressing authorities for clear and comprehensive…
General Why Sri Lanka Is Banning Goods Made With Forced Labour — And What It Means for Trade With the US
Sri Lanka is moving to prohibit the importation of goods produced using forced or compulsory labour, a significant policy shift that comes in the wake of…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Money Laundering Case Adjourned to July 24
The money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been postponed, with proceedings now scheduled to resume…
General Sri Lanka Police Launch Investigation Into Death of Former Inspector General of Police
Sri Lanka Police have launched a formal investigation into the death of a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), following reports that the individual died…
General Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara and MP Jagath Manuwarna
The Colombo Additional Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Parliamentarian Jagath…
General Jaffna Kings Co-Owner Manjot Kalra Remanded Until July 31
Manjot Kalra, the former India under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer and co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, has been remanded in custody…
General Over 410,000 Girls in Sri Lanka Suffering From Malnutrition Amid Ongoing Economic Crisis
More than 410,000 girls across Sri Lanka are currently facing malnutrition, a stark consequence of the island nation's prolonged economic crisis and deepening…
General Dengue Death Toll Hits 50 as Sri Lanka Records Over 73,000 Cases in Alarming Outbreak
Island-wide dengue outbreak reaches critical levels Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, with the death toll climbing to 50 and…
General World Bank Warns Sri Lanka: Export Growth and Productivity Key to Long-Term Economic Recovery
World Bank Issues Call to Action for Sri Lanka's Economic Future Sri Lanka must place a stronger emphasis on boosting exports and improving productivity if it…
General India's U-19 World Cup Hero Manjot Kalra Arrested in Sri Lanka
Manjot Kalra, the celebrated Indian cricketer who played a decisive role in India's triumph at the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, has been arrested in…
General Court Denies Bail to Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe in Rs. 120 Million Bribery Case
The Colombo Chief Magistrate has refused bail to two prominent individuals implicated in a major bribery case involving Rs. 120 million, sending shockwaves…
General Former Sri Lanka Police Chief Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Senior Law Enforcement Figure Dies Under Tragic Circumstances Sri Lanka's former Inspector General of Police (IGP) has allegedly taken his own life, sending…
General Sri Lankan T20 Franchise Owner Arrested on Match-Fixing Charges
Authorities move against alleged corruption in domestic cricket Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the owner of a Twenty20 cricket franchise in connection…
General Dengue Crisis Deepens in Sri Lanka as Deaths Hit 50 and Cases Exceed 73,000
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the death toll climbing to 50 as confirmed cases across the country have surged past the 73,000 mark,…
General LPL Team Owner Taken Into Custody in Shock Arrest
An owner of a team competing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been arrested, according to reports emerging from local news sources. The arrest has sent…
General Sri Lanka's IMF Reserve Targets Under Strain, Warns KPMG
Sri Lanka's efforts to meet reserve targets set under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme are facing increasing pressure, according to a new…
General Ranil Claims Sri Lanka's Recovery Was Not the IMF's Doing
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asserted that it was not the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that rescued Sri Lanka from its devastating economic…
General Fact Check: Were Millions Embezzled from the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund?
Claims circulating on social media allege that funds collected under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' initiative were misappropriated or embezzled, prompting public…
General Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne Dead After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities have confirmed. Wickramaratne, who…
General Jaffna Kings Franchise Owner Taken Into Custody by Sri Lanka Police
A prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket has been arrested after law enforcement authorities took a team owner of the Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna…
General Sri Lanka Named Among Asia's Top Six Budget-Friendly Destinations Fuelling India's International Travel Boom in 2026
Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of six standout affordable travel destinations in Asia that are drawing millions of Indian tourists seeking international…
General Sri Lanka's Digital Identity System Set for Launch With Indian Backing, Says High Commissioner
Sri Lanka's long-awaited digital identity project is now ready for launch, according to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka Weighs Local Gold Refinery Option as IMF Constraints Block Tax Relief for Jewellery Sector
Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of establishing a local gold refinery as an alternative solution for the country's jewellery industry, after…