General Sri Lanka Smashes Tourism Record with Historic May Arrival Figures
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its tourism sector, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) confirming that the island welcomed…
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General Opposition Rallies Behind Jailed Ex-Intelligence Chief in Colombo Protest
Sri Lankan opposition leaders took to the streets in a show of solidarity for the country's former intelligence chief, staging a public protest demanding…
General Former Sri Lankan Spy Chief Begins Hunger Strike While in Detention
Ex-Intelligence Chief Takes Drastic Action Behind Bars A former head of Sri Lanka's state intelligence services, currently being held in detention, has…
General Police Uncover Counterfeit Hoard Worth US$700,000 in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have seized a substantial cache of counterfeit United States currency with a face value of US$700,000, in what is being described as a…
General Three Sri Lankans Held Hostage in Ethiopia Successfully Rescued
Three Sri Lankan nationals who had been held hostage in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued, bringing relief to their families and the Sri Lankan…
General India and Sri Lanka Clash in Opening T20 International at Pallekele Tonight
The cricketing rivalry between India and Sri Lanka is set to ignite once again this evening as the two nations meet in the first match of a three-game T20…
General Colombo Bourse Takes a Hit as ASPI Drops Over 386 Points in Midday Trade
Sri Lanka's stock market retreated sharply during midday trading on Wednesday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) shedding 386.34 points, reflecting a…
General Xi Jinping Touches Down in Pyongyang for First North Korea Visit in Seven Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the country in seven years, according to reports…
General Viral Image of Sri Lankan PM Harini Honouring Bollywood Actor Is AI-Generated, Fact-Checkers Confirm
A digitally manipulated image purportedly showing Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya honouring Bollywood actor Rohit Shetty's fictional character…
General Opposition Parties Launch Satyagraha in Colombo Over Detention of Former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
A coalition of opposition political parties took to the streets of Colombo on Monday, launching a satyagraha — a peaceful protest rooted in the tradition of…
General Six Dead in Nationwide Road Accidents as Young Schoolboy and Elderly Woman Among Victims
A devastating series of road accidents claimed six lives across Sri Lanka in a single day, with victims ranging from an 11-year-old schoolboy to an 82-year-old…
General Three Sri Lankans Kidnapped in Ethiopia Rescued Unharmed in Police Raid
Three Sri Lankan nationals who were abducted in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued following a coordinated police operation in the country, authorities…
General China and Sri Lanka Join Forces to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud
Two Nations Strengthen Ties in Fight Against Digital Crime China and Sri Lanka have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in tackling the growing threats of…
General China Dispatches Massive 2,241-Tonne Battery Shipment for Sri Lanka's Landmark Energy Storage Project
A major milestone has been reached in Sri Lanka's push toward energy resilience, with a Chinese terminal successfully handling the dispatch of a 2,241-tonne…
General Sri Lanka's Coal Power Slump in April Could Have Cost Nation Over Rs. 4.5 Billion in Diesel Spending
A significant drop in coal-fired electricity generation during April 2026 may have forced Sri Lanka to spend more than Rs. 4.5 billion on costly diesel-powered…
General Police HQ Silent on RTI Request Over Officers Sent to UK During Wickremesinghe's Visit
Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has failed to respond to a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking details about a team of police officers reportedly…
General Israel Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iran Following Missile Barrage
Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting central and western regions of Iran on Monday, in what officials described as a direct retaliatory response to…
General Three Abducted Sri Lankans Rescued in Ethiopia Following Police Raid
Three Sri Lankan nationals who had been abducted in Ethiopia have been rescued following a successful police raid, authorities have confirmed. Dramatic Rescue…
General Massive 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Sparking Tsunami Warnings Across Asia
Major Seismic Event Sends Shockwaves Through the Region A devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude has struck the Philippines, causing widespread…
General Nissanka Shines With 79 as Sri Lanka Claim Commanding 41-Run Victory Over West Indies in First ODI
Sri Lanka got their One Day International series against the West Indies off to a winning start, defeating the visitors by 41 runs in the opening match, with…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Climb by US$ 107 Million in May
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves recorded a notable increase in May, rising by US$ 107 million, in a further sign that the island nation's economic recovery…
General Sri Lanka's Banking Sector Flashes Red as Credit-to-Deposit Ratio Crosses Critical 70% Threshold
Sri Lanka's banking sector is facing renewed scrutiny after a key financial indicator crossed a critical benchmark, with the industry's credit-to-deposit ratio…
General Opposition Demands Answers Over Rs. 10 Billion in Unspent Ditwah Cyclone Relief Funds
The Opposition has called on the ruling National People's Power (NPP) government to account for why billions of rupees earmarked for victims of the Ditwah…
General Sri Lanka's Crossover Ban: A Shield for Democracy or a Tool for Political Control?
The Debate Reigniting Sri Lanka's Political Landscape Sri Lanka's long-standing debate over the anti-crossover law has once again moved to the centre of…