General Sri Lankan Businessman Nabbed in Malaysia Raid, Six Others Taken Into Custody
A Sri Lankan businessman has been arrested and six other individuals detained following a law enforcement raid carried out in Malaysia, according to reports…
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General Sri Lanka Deploys Military Drones and Police Patrols in Battle Against Worst Dengue Outbreak in Ten Years
Island Nation Mobilises Unprecedented Resources as Dengue Cases Surge to Alarming Levels Sri Lanka is waging an aggressive, multi-agency campaign against what…
General Viral Social Media Claim About Sri Lankan Teacher in Bikini Pageant Proven False
False claim spreads rapidly across social media platforms A fact-checking investigation has debunked a viral social media claim that alleged a Sri Lankan…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Dip to $6.4 Billion as Import Costs Rise, Central Bank Projects Rebound
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves have slipped to $6.4 billion, driven by increased import expenditure, though the Central Bank of Sri Lanka remains optimistic…
General Sri Lanka Crosses US$9 Billion Export Milestone in First Half of 2026
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant economic milestone, with total exports surpassing the US$9 billion mark during the first six months of 2026, reflecting…
General Presidential House to Be Repurposed: Prime Minister Reveals Government's Vision for Iconic Colombo Residence
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed that the Government is actively moving forward with plans to repurpose the Presidential House, signalling a…
General Free Lawyers Organisation Raises Alarm Over Move to Summon BBC Sinhala Journalists Before Parliamentary Privileges Committee
A prominent legal rights group has sounded a strong warning against what it describes as an attempt to resurrect an outdated and troubling practice — summoning…
General BBC Sinhala Journalists' Parliament Privileges Hearing Called Off, Sources Say
The scheduled appearance of two BBC Sinhala journalists before Parliament's Privileges Committee has reportedly been cancelled, according to informed sources…
General Man Turns Himself In After Allegedly Killing Mentally Disabled Brother in Arachchikattuwa
A man has surrendered to police and confessed to the alleged killing of his mentally disabled brother, authorities in the North Western Province confirmed on…
General Trump Warns of Infrastructure Strikes as US-Iran Conflict Costs Soar to $37.5 Billion
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to bomb and destroy critical Iranian infrastructure each time Tehran…
General China Pledges Stronger Military Bonds with Sri Lanka at PLA Founding Anniversary Event
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, using the occasion of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) founding…
General Sri Lanka Achieves Strongest Passport Ranking in Over a Decade
Island Nation Reaches Milestone in Global Passport Index Sri Lanka has recorded its best passport ranking since 2014, marking a significant milestone in the…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Surpass US$ 9 Billion in First Six Months of 2026
Milestone Achievement for Sri Lankan Trade Sri Lanka has recorded a significant trade milestone, with total export earnings surpassing US$ 9 billion during the…
General No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister Set for Friday Parliamentary Debate
A no-confidence motion brought against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara is scheduled to be taken up for debate in Parliament this Friday, marking a…
General MP Chamara Sampath Blasts Government Over House of Fashions Owner's Remand
Opposition Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has strongly criticised the government following the arrest and remanding of the owner of the…
General Death Threats and Gunfire Shake Devinuwara Devalaya Amid Perahera Controversy
The Officer-in-Charge of the Devinuwara Devalaya, known as the Basnayake Nilame, has reportedly received death threats following a contentious decision to…
General Sri Lankan-Origin Doctor Arrested in Canada on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A doctor of Sri Lankan origin has been arrested in Canada after authorities found him in possession of child sexual abuse material, according to reports…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Breach $9 Billion Mark in First Half of 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its economic recovery, with total export earnings surpassing nine billion US dollars during the first half of…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Talks with Russia's Lavrov on Sidelines of Manila Summit
Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of…
General Sri Lankan Passport Achieves Best Global Ranking in Ten Years, Reaching 94th Place
Sri Lanka's passport has reached its highest global standing in a decade, climbing to 94th place in the latest international passport power rankings — a…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Surge Beyond $9 Billion in First Half of 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded a remarkable milestone in its trade performance, with export earnings surging past the $9 billion mark during the first half of 2026,…
General Colombo Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Sri Lankan Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya Over Fund Misappropriation
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, in connection…
General Parliament to Debate No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara This Friday
Parliamentary Business Committee Sets Date for Crucial Debate The Parliamentary Business Committee has scheduled a no-confidence motion against Minister of…
General CID Reveals $715 Million Illegally Siphoned Overseas Through Fraudulent Import Schemes
Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has made a startling disclosure to Parliament, revealing that a sweeping investigation into fraudulent…