General Sri Lankan Security Forces Launch Patrols in Conflict-Torn Haiti
Lankan Peacekeepers Take to the Streets Amid Ongoing Crisis Sri Lanka's Government Security Forces (GSF) have commenced active patrol operations in Haiti, as…
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General Sri Lanka to Deploy Advanced Scanning Technology at Ports to Combat Drug Smuggling Through Containers
New Measures to Strengthen Maritime Border Security Sri Lanka is set to introduce specialised scanning equipment at its ports to detect narcotics concealed…
General Sri Lanka's Rooftop Solar Revolution: How a Thriving Clean Energy Dream Was Abruptly Shut Down
Sri Lanka had quietly built one of South Asia's most promising rooftop solar energy programmes — a grassroots clean energy movement that saw thousands of…
General Government Scrambles to Contain Fallout After Controversy Over Buddhist Monk's Robe
The Sri Lankan government has been pushed into emergency damage-control mode following a significant public uproar surrounding a controversy involving a…
General Shiranthi Rajapaksa's Arrest Signals a New Phase in Sri Lanka's War on Corruption
Former First Lady Taken Into Custody Sri Lanka's anti-corruption campaign has entered a bold new chapter following the arrest and jailing of Shiranthi…
General Democracy on the Line: How Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment Is Being Undermined by Parliamentary Absenteeism
Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, hailed as a landmark reform aimed at strengthening democratic governance and parliamentary accountability, is…
General Gunman Opens Fire in Pennsylvania, Killing Eight Before Turning Gun on Himself
A gunman in the state of Pennsylvania, United States, shot and killed eight people before taking his own life, according to police authorities who confirmed…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Turns to Supreme Court for Protection Against Easter Sunday Terror Arrest
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking protection from arrest under anti-terrorism legislation in…
General Skills Gap and Structural Weaknesses: What Is Holding Back Sri Lanka's Job Market?
A Labour Market Under Pressure Sri Lanka's job market continues to face deep-rooted challenges that go beyond the immediate economic crisis, with analysts…
General Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund Remains Stalled Nearly a Year After Launch
Nearly eleven months after its establishment, the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has yet to become fully operational, raising serious questions about the…
General Anti-Corruption Act Amendments Aimed at Strengthening Fight Against Graft, Says PM Amarasuriya
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has firmly defended the Government's decision to amend the Anti-Corruption Act, asserting in Parliament that the proposed…
General Pope Leo XIV Condemns Death Penalty as US Prepares to Broadcast Firing Squad Execution Live
Pope Leo XIV has issued a firm declaration that capital punishment is "inadmissible," delivering his message on a day that carries significant moral weight —…
General How India's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy Shaped Sri Lanka's Path Out of the Debt Crisis
When Sri Lanka descended into its worst economic crisis in modern history, it was India that stepped forward first — and most decisively. A closer look at New…
General Only the Sangha Has Authority to Defrock a Monk, Declares Kotte Mahanayake Thero
The Mahanayake Thero of the Kotte Chapter has firmly stated that the authority to disrobe a Buddhist monk rests solely within the hands of the monastic…
General Sajith Premadasa Says 'Teardrop Nation' Documentary Offers Sri Lanka a Mirror to Its Past
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has praised the documentary film Teardrop Nation , directed by Sarah Kabir, saying it has the potential to help Sri Lankans…
General Sri Lankan Beauty Queen Nimesha Premachandra Takes on Global Role to Boost Island's Tourism
A New Ambassador for Sri Lanka on the World Stage Sri Lanka has a powerful new voice in the global tourism arena. Nimesha Premachandra, who holds the…
General Car Flips Over After Collision With Van on Southern Expressway
A car overturned after colliding with a van near the 29-kilometre marker on Sri Lanka's Southern Expressway, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred when…
General Sri Lanka Gives Green Light to Landmark Education Reforms
Cabinet Endorses Major Overhaul of Education System Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in transforming its education landscape, with the government…
General Hundreds Detained in Delhi as Youth-Led 'Cockroach' Party Protests Over Electoral Reforms
Mass Detentions as Youth Movement Takes to Delhi Streets Hundreds of protesters, including senior leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have…
General Sri Lanka's Universities Face Academic Exodus as Lecturers Abandon Posts
Sri Lanka's higher education sector is facing a deepening crisis as university lecturers across the country are leaving their positions, raising serious…
General Sri Lankan Ambassador Pays Prison Visit to Meet Detained National Anojan
Sri Lanka's Ambassador has visited a prison facility to meet with a Sri Lankan national identified as Anojan, who is currently being held in detention,…
General Stranded at Sea and Under Sanctions: Sri Lanka Caught in a Difficult Bind Over Iranian Oil Tankers
Sri Lanka finds itself navigating treacherous diplomatic waters as it grapples with a deeply uncomfortable dilemma — what to do when vessels connected to Iran,…
General Sri Lanka Army Honours 12 Schools for Outstanding Contribution to Military Service
The Sri Lanka Army has formally recognised 12 schools across the island for their exceptional contribution to the nation's armed forces, honouring those…
General Motor Traffic Department Launches Dedicated Unit to Catch Smoke-Belching Vehicles on Sri Lankan Roads
Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic is taking a firm step towards cleaner air by establishing a dedicated photographic unit specifically tasked with…