General Parliamentary Expert Panel Kicks Off Efforts to Overhaul Sri Lanka's Electoral System
A high-level Expert Panel tasked with reforming Sri Lanka's electoral system convened a special meeting at Parliament to map out its agenda and lay the…
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General India's Pivotal Role in Sri Lanka's IMF Rescue: Ali Sabry Lifts the Lid on Behind-the-Scenes Diplomacy
Former Finance Minister Ali Sabry has shed new light on the critical role India played in helping Sri Lanka secure its landmark International Monetary Fund…
General Sri Lanka Monitors 11 US-Sanctioned Iranian Tankers Lurking in Its Coastal Waters
Sri Lankan authorities are keeping a close watch on eleven Iranian oil tankers operating off the island's coastline, all of which have been placed under United…
General Fourteen Newborns Killed as Fire Engulfs Islamabad Hospital Maternity Ward
A devastating fire tore through the maternity ward of a hospital in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Wednesday, claiming the lives of 14 infants, authorities…
General Sri Lanka Struggle at 83/2 as India Enforce Follow-On in Galle Test
India Tighten Their Grip on the Galle Test India continued to dominate proceedings on Day Four of the ongoing Test match in Galle, enforcing the follow-on…
General Sri Lanka Fight Back to 83/2 After Follow-On as Sooriyabandara and Mendis Dig In
Sri Lanka steadied their innings to reach 83 for the loss of two wickets after being asked to follow on, with Nilufa Sooriyabandara and Dinesh Mendis providing…
General India Enforce Follow-On as Krishna Stars in Dominant Display Over Sri Lanka
India moved firmly into the driver's seat in their Test match against Sri Lanka after enforcing the follow-on, with pacer Prasidh Krishna drawing widespread…
General Beyond the Tourist Trail: Why Sri Lanka's North Is the Hidden Gem You Need to Visit
For decades, the well-worn path of Sri Lanka's tourism industry has led visitors southward — to the sun-soaked beaches of Galle, the wildlife sanctuaries of…
General Moody's Keeps Sri Lanka at Distressed Rating, Blocking Access to Global Capital Markets
Sri Lanka continues to find itself shut out of international capital markets after credit rating agency Moody's maintained the island nation's sovereign rating…
General Parliament's Electoral Reform Panel Given Two-Month Deadline to Deliver Recommendations
An expert panel tasked with reviewing Sri Lanka's electoral system and recommending reforms has been given a strict two-month deadline to complete its work,…
General Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Urges Sri Lanka to Brace for El Niño–La Niña Climate Threat
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sounded an urgent warning, calling on Sri Lanka to take immediate and decisive steps to prepare for the potentially…
General Sri Lanka's Neighbour Makes Chess History: 15-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Topples World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen
In a stunning moment that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, a 15-year-old Indian teenager has achieved what many seasoned grandmasters…
General President Dissanayake Marks Mawlid-un-Nabi With Message of Unity and Justice for All Sri Lankans
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Sri Lanka and around the world on the occasion of Mawlid-un-Nabi, the sacred…
General India Dominate Sri Lanka in Second Test as Tour Reaches Decisive Stage
India continued to assert their dominance over Sri Lanka in the second Test match of their 2026 tour, delivering a commanding performance that has kept the…
General India Enforce Follow-On as Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 in Test Clash
Sri Lanka Struggle to Contain Indian Bowling Attack India have enforced the follow-on against Sri Lanka after dismissing the hosts for just 290 runs in their…
General Legendary Country Music Queen Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80
Dolly Parton, one of the most celebrated figures in the history of American country music, has passed away at the age of 80. Rising from humble beginnings in…
General Sri Lanka Opens Mannar Basin to Foreign Energy Firms with Four New Exploration Blocks
Government Launches Licensing Round for Oil and Gas Exploration Sri Lanka has moved to attract international energy companies by offering four exploration…
General Government's 22nd Amendment Push Hits a Wall as Opposition Parties Withhold Support
The government's much-publicised effort to pass the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has run into serious difficulty, failing to attract meaningful backing…
General GL Peiris Accuses Justice Minister of Contempt Over Referendum Remarks on 22nd Amendment
The Joint Opposition has raised serious concerns over a recent public declaration made by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, in…
General Government Firm on Pushing Through 22nd Amendment and Judicature Bill, Says Justice Minister
The government remains firmly committed to advancing both the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, Justice and National…
General How Many Runs Does Sri Lanka Need to Avoid the Follow-On? 38
Sri Lanka's batters face a crucial morning session on Day 4 of the ongoing Test match against India, with the islanders still needing 38 runs to avoid the…
General PUCSL Warns of Imminent Power Cuts as El Niño Threatens Sri Lanka's Electricity Supply
Sri Lanka's power sector regulator has sounded the alarm over the possibility of electricity disruptions across the country, citing the impact of the El Niño…
General Parliamentary Committee Seeks Police Input on Sri Lanka's Prison Overcrowding Crisis
Oversight Committee Steps In to Address Growing Concern The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has formally consulted the…
General President Issues Fresh 90-Day Detention Order Against Retired General Sallay Over Easter Sunday Attacks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, exercising his authority as Minister of Defence, has issued a new Detention Order extending the custody of retired Major…