General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 75,000 Mark
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue crisis, with the total number of reported cases nationwide…
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General Father of Notorious Underworld Suspect 'Sando' Gunned Down at Dehiwala Cemetery
A shocking act of violence unfolded at a cemetery in Dehiwala when the father of an alleged underworld figure known as 'Sando' was shot in what authorities are…
General Indian Cricketer Manjot Kalra Arrested Over Alleged Bribery Plot Linked to Lanka Premier League
Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra, once celebrated for his match-winning century in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup final, has been arrested in connection with an…
General Sri Lanka's Gambling Regulatory Framework Hits Another Roadblock as June Deadline Passes
Sri Lanka's efforts to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the gambling industry have suffered a fresh setback, with authorities failing to meet…
General Ronaldo Nazário Tips Spain to Dethrone Argentina at 2026 World Cup
Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Nazário has made a striking prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, declaring that Spain will defeat defending champions…
General Softlogic Life Expands Regional Footprint with 60% Acquisition of Diamond Life Insurance
Sri Lanka's leading insurance provider Softlogic Life has made a significant strategic move by acquiring a 60 percent stake in Diamond Life, marking a major…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Island-Wide Dengue Crackdown as Death Toll Continues to Rise
Authorities Scale Up Response as Dengue Claims More Lives Sri Lanka has launched an expanded nationwide campaign to combat the growing dengue fever crisis, as…
General Two US Soldiers Dead After Iran-Linked Drone and Missile Strike in Jordan
American Forces Suffer Fatal Casualties in Middle East Attack The United States military has confirmed that two of its service members were killed and four…
General LPL Corruption Case: India's Manjot Kalra Remanded Until July 31 After Match-Fixing Arrest
Former India Under-19 cricket star Manjot Kalra has been remanded in custody by a Colombo Magistrate's Court until July 31, following his arrest on corruption…
General World Cup Final Tickets Soar Past $2.3 Million on FIFA's Official Resale Platform
If you are hoping to secure a last-minute seat at the FIFA World Cup final, you had better have extraordinarily deep pockets — ticket prices on the governing…
General British-Sri Lankan Mother Sought Internationally After Children Go Missing Amid Custody Dispute
A British woman of Sri Lankan heritage has become the focus of an international search after she allegedly failed to return her children following a custody…
General IRD Warns Taxpayers: Fines, Jail Time and a Grace Period — Everything You Need to Know
Inland Revenue Department Outlines Key Prosecution Rules Under New Tax Law The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released an official public notice detailing…
General Sri Lankan Exporters Urge Government to Clarify Forced Labour Import Rules
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the government to establish a clear and internationally aligned framework for implementing new…
General Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Laments Dwindling Church Attendance as Sports Fever Takes Hold
Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has spoken out about what he sees as a troubling erosion of religious devotion among Sri Lankans, expressing dismay that…
General Sri Lanka Enters New Political Era as Rajapaksa Steps Down
A Turning Point for the Island Nation Sri Lanka is poised to form a new government following the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, marking a…
General Police Seize Over 18kg of Crystal Meth in Major Drug Bust, Suspect in Custody
Law enforcement authorities have made a significant narcotics seizure following a raid that led to the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect found in possession of…
General Foreign Tourist Injured After Falling From Moving Train While Taking Selfie in Hill Country
Selfie Attempt Ends in Injury on Scenic Hill Country Rail Route A foreign female tourist sustained injuries after falling from a moving train while attempting…
General Indian Cricketer Manjot Kalra Arrested Over Alleged Bribery Linked to Lanka Premier League
Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra, who rose to prominence after scoring a century in the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final, has been arrested in connection…
General India and Sri Lanka Revise Bilateral Tax Treaty to Close Loopholes and Prevent Avoidance
India has moved to amend its longstanding double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) with Sri Lanka, introducing key changes aimed at preventing tax avoidance…
General Sri Lanka's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates by a Full Percentage Point to Rein In Soaring Inflation
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has moved aggressively to combat the country's mounting inflation crisis, announcing a full percentage point increase in interest…
General Election Commission Hands Back Provincial Council Election Funds Amid Ongoing Delays
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has returned the funds that had been allocated for the conduct of Provincial Council elections, signalling that the…
General Tamil and Muslim Political Groups Voice Growing Frustration Over NPP Government's Stalled Reform Agenda
A Tamil-Muslim political platform has emerged as a vocal critic of the National People's Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,…
General British Mother of Sri Lankan Descent Sought by Authorities in Missing Children Investigation
British authorities are searching for a mother of Sri Lankan heritage in connection with a case involving missing children, raising serious concerns among law…
General Tourist Falls to Death on Kandy Ella Train While Taking Selfie
Fatal Accident Highlights Growing Danger of Reckless Photography on Sri Lanka's Railway Network A tourist has died after falling from a moving train in Sri…