General A potentially devastating act of religious violence in Sri Lanka was averted after authorities intervened to stop a group of Buddhist extremists who had begun…
General Activist Targeted in Violent Attack A human rights activist in Sri Lanka has been subjected to a violent assault involving iron bars, raising serious concerns…
General The cricketing world has been plunged into mourning following the death of Sir Garry Sobers, universally regarded as the greatest all-rounder in the history of…
General The Lanka Premier League has been rocked by a major controversy just days before the 2026 tournament was set to get underway, with the owner of the Jaffna…
General President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with a broad cross-section of officials from the Department of Prisons, including Superintendents of Prisons,…
General Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, has presented the inaugural copy of a specially commissioned commemorative Coffee Table Book…
General All of the inmates who lost their lives during the deadly riot at Negombo Prison were unconvicted detainees — individuals who had not yet faced trial or…
General A major earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude has struck off the southern coast of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the…
General Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies batting and bowling legend widely revered as the greatest all-rounder in the history of cricket, has passed away at his…
General Embassy raises alarm over organised scam networks targeting job seekers The Embassy of Lithuania has issued a formal warning to Sri Lankan citizens, urging…
General Authorities Confirm Passing of Former IGP Sri Lanka Police have released an official statement confirming the death of a former Inspector General of Police, as…
General The Lanka Premier League has been plunged into controversy just hours before the first ball of the 2026 season was due to be bowled, with a dispute over…
General Sri Lanka has moved to ban the importation of goods produced using forced labour, a significant policy shift that comes in direct response to pressure from the…
General High-Level Talks Signal Growing Strategic Partnership The United States and Sri Lanka have held discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across two…
General Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid his last respects to Sandhika Pasindu Madhusara, a prison officer who lost his life while on duty during the unrest…
General Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra has been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with an alleged attempt to bribe players participating in the Lanka Premier League…
General A previously unknown species of monkey, remarkable for its vivid orange lips and a distinctive deep, roaring call, has been officially identified by…
General Industry Bodies Seek Transparent Framework as New Trade Regulations Loom Sri Lanka's export community is pressing authorities for clear and comprehensive…
General 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 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 have launched a formal investigation into the death of a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), following reports that the individual died…
General The Colombo Additional Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Parliamentarian Jagath…
General 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 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…