General China Grants RMB 79 Million to Rebuild 14 Bridges Destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
China has pledged a grant of 79 million Chinese yuan to Sri Lanka to fund the reconstruction of 14 bridges that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, in a…
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General Sri Lanka Revives Offshore Oil Exploration Drive to Ease Costly Import Burden
Island Nation Looks Beneath Its Waters for Energy Independence Sri Lanka has relaunched its offshore oil and gas exploration programme in a strategic bid to…
General NPP Lawmaker Files Supreme Court Petition Backing 22nd Amendment Bill
National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has taken a firm stance in support of the government's proposed constitutional reform,…
General Police Probe Underway After Family Claims Man Was Beaten in Custody at Ambalangoda Station
Authorities have launched a formal investigation following serious allegations that a man was physically assaulted by police officers while in custody at the…
General Stowaway Found Dead in Landing Gear Compartment of Air Arabia Flight at Gatwick Airport
An unidentified man has been found dead inside the landing gear compartment of an Air Arabia aircraft that arrived at London's Gatwick Airport, authorities…
General Iranian Oil Tankers Spotted Congregating in Waters Off Sri Lanka's Coastline
A fleet of Iranian oil tankers has been observed gathering in waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, raising questions about the vessels' activities and intentions…
General Sri Lanka Reviews Essential Food Reserves as El Niño Threat Looms
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development convened a special high-level discussion on Tuesday to evaluate the country's…
General Cabinet Greenlights 'Janaridma' Project to Modernise Sri Lanka's Grassroots Administrative Network
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the 'Janaridma' Project, a significant initiative aimed at strengthening and modernising…
General Water Supply Suspended Across Colombo and Gampaha Following Chemical Contamination Alert
Residents across several areas in Colombo and Gampaha districts faced a temporary disruption to their water supply after authorities were alerted to a…
General India Seize Control With Eight Wickets as Sri Lanka Put Up Stubborn Fight in Colombo
India's bowling attack demonstrated patience and persistence on Wednesday as they claimed eight Sri Lankan wickets in a hard-fought session at Colombo, with…
General India Tighten Grip on Sri Lanka as Krishna and Suthar Share Six Wickets on Day Three
India strengthened their commanding position against Sri Lanka on the third day of their Test encounter, with pace bowler Prasidh Krishna and left-arm spinner…
General CID Uncovers Politicians and Entertainment Figures in Kehelbaddara Padme's Seized Phones
Investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have uncovered a web of connections linking alleged underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme to nine…
General Sri Lanka Launches Major Asset Seizure Drive Targeting Organised Crime Networks
Authorities Move to Confiscate Over $11 Million in Crime-Linked Assets Sri Lankan authorities have initiated proceedings to confiscate assets valued at nearly…
General No, Sri Lanka's Lion Flag Is Not Being Replaced — Viral Claim Debunked
False claim spreads across social media A claim circulating widely on social media has sparked concern among Sri Lankans, suggesting that the iconic lion…
General India Crush Sri Lanka in Thrilling Cricket Encounter
A Dominant Display on the Field India delivered a commanding performance against Sri Lanka in their latest cricket fixture, reinforcing their standing as one…
General Japanese Cricket Enthusiast Becomes Unlikely Star of India-Sri Lanka Test Match
A Japanese cricket fan has captured the hearts of spectators and viewers worldwide after stealing the spotlight during the ongoing Test match between India and…
General Cessna Training Aircraft Makes Hard Landing at Ratmalana Airport
Incident Raises Safety Questions at Colombo's Historic Aviation Hub A Cessna 152 light training aircraft operated by a flight training school based at…
General Sri Lanka's Motorcycle Market Surges in One of the Strongest Global Recoveries
Sri Lanka is riding a remarkable wave of economic resilience, with its motorcycle market now recognised as one of the strongest recovering sectors globally,…
General Flood Alert: Met Department Warns Sri Lanka of Heightened Risk This October and November
Sri Lanka's Meteorology Department has issued a warning that the country may experience flooding during October and November, as the effects of the ongoing El…
General PAFFREL Warns Anti-Corruption Amendments Undermine Democratic Progress
Election watchdog raises alarm over proposed changes to anti-graft legislation The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has called on…
General Sri Lanka Slammed as 'Unprofessional' Following Umpire Controversy in Second Test Against India
Sri Lanka's cricket team has come under sharp criticism after a dramatic and controversial sequence of events involving the on-field umpires marred the…
General Galgamuwa Family Left Speechless as Man Pronounced Dead by Police Walks Through His Own Front Door
A remarkable and bewildering incident has left the residents of Kohobankulama village in Galgamuwa in a state of complete disbelief, after a man who had been…
General Cabinet Greenlights Link Roads to Connect Central Expressway with National Road Network
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a significant infrastructure project aimed at developing link roads that will connect the Central…
General Sri Lanka Need 253 More Runs to Avoid Follow-On, Trail by 373
Sri Lanka reached 130 runs for the loss of four wickets in their first innings reply to India's imposing total of 503 for nine declared, as the hosts dug in to…