General Teenager Remanded After TikTok Row Escalates Into Alleged Abduction and Assault
A 16-year-old suspect has been placed on remand in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of a young person, following a dispute believed to have…
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General Sri Lanka Secures Additional USD 100 Million ADB Financing Following Cabinet Approval
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its economic recovery after the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for an additional USD 100…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Subsidy Future Hangs in the Balance, Says Cabinet Spokesman
Sri Lanka has yet to make a final decision on whether to continue fuel subsidies, the Cabinet Spokesman confirmed, leaving consumers and industry stakeholders…
General Rajapaksa Seeks Court Protection Against Potential Arrest Over 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has approached the courts seeking legal protection against a possible arrest in connection with the devastating…
General Chinese-Linked Cyber Scam Networks Expand in Sri Lanka as Visa Restrictions Ease
Sri Lanka is experiencing a significant rise in cyber scam operations with suspected links to Chinese criminal networks, coinciding with a period of relaxed…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Files Court Petition to Block His Own Arrest
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has taken legal action in the Court of Appeal, filing a writ petition seeking a court order that would prevent authorities…
General Israel's IAI Delivers Modernised Kfir Fighter Jets to Sri Lanka Air Force
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed a comprehensive modernisation programme for the Sri Lanka Air Force's (SLAF) fleet of Kfir fighter…
General Sri Lanka to Seek $200 Million from ADB to Aid Cyclone Recovery Efforts
Sri Lanka is preparing to request 200 million US dollars from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support recovery efforts following recent cyclone damage,…
General Sri Lanka Embarks on Rs. 15 Billion Grant-Funded Overhaul of BIA's Terminal 1
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards modernising its principal gateway to the world, launching a Rs. 15 billion renovation project for Terminal 1 at…
General Deputy Finance Minister Denies Any Role in Alleged USD 23 Million Sangeeth Wijesuriya Claim
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media suggesting he was involved in the rejection of a…
General Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Chief Warns Officials: Declare Assets or Face Legal Consequences
Compliance Deadline Issued as Anti-Graft Authority Takes Firm Stance Sri Lanka's anti-corruption chief has issued a stern warning to public officials,…
General Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Faces Possible Suspension After Altercation With Sri Lankan Player
Young Indian cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly facing the possibility of a suspension following an on-field altercation involving a Sri…
General Former Sri Lankan President Seeks Court Protection Against Possible Arrest
A former Sri Lankan president has filed a motion in court seeking legal protection to prevent any attempt by authorities to take him into custody, in a move…
General Sri Lanka A Seal Thrilling Super Over Victory to Deny India A Batting Starlets
Sri Lanka A produced a nervy but ultimately brilliant performance to defeat India A in a dramatic Super Over finish, denying the impressive batting duo of…
General DFCC Bank Accelerates Takeover of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka, Eyes July Completion
Acquisition Timeline Brought Forward DFCC Bank has announced plans to complete its acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank's Sri Lanka operations by July,…
General Government Moves to Take Control of EPF and ETF Under New Tripartite Board Structure
The Sri Lankan government is considering a significant restructuring of how the country's two major employee benefit funds — the Employees' Provident Fund…
General Court of Appeal Reserves Ruling on Yoshitha Rajapaksa Petition, Decision Set for July 3
The Court of Appeal has concluded its hearings on a petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, with a ruling now expected…
General Namal Rajapaksa Says Senior Family Members Ready to Pass Political Torch to Younger Generation
Namal Rajapaksa has revealed that four of the most prominent figures within the Rajapaksa political dynasty — former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Moves Court of Appeal to Block PTA Arrest Over Easter Sunday Attacks Investigation
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has taken legal action to prevent his arrest by filing a petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking protection from being…
General Sri Lanka Cricketer Vishen Halambage's Instagram Account Goes Dark After Indian Troll Onslaught
Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage has found himself at the centre of a disturbing wave of online harassment, with his Instagram account reportedly…
General Sri Lanka's Economy Records Solid 5% Growth in First Quarter
Economy Continues Recovery Momentum Sri Lanka's economy has recorded a growth rate of 5% in the first quarter of the year, signalling a continued strengthening…
General DFCC Bank Set to Complete Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Acquisition by July
DFCC Bank is on course to fully acquire the local business operations of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka by July, marking a significant consolidation move within…
General Government's Three-Month Fuel Concession Scheme to Expire in June, Says Deputy Finance Minister
Sri Lanka's fuel concession programme, introduced by the government earlier this year, is set to come to an end by the close of June, with authorities…
General Human Rights Commission Launches Inquiry Into Alleged Torture of Former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has initiated a formal investigation into allegations that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director…