General Intermittent Showers Expected Across Several Provinces and Districts on Saturday
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for Saturday, 4 July 2026, warning residents across multiple provinces and districts to expect…
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General Lahiru Udara Becomes Sri Lanka's First Permanent Test Opening Batsman
Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Udara has written his name into the record books, becoming the first opener from the island nation to achieve a landmark feat in…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Slips Into Negative Territory Amid Rate and Inflation Concerns
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a downbeat note yesterday as mounting interest rate pressures and persistent inflation continued to weigh heavily on…
General Laugfs Gas Joins Litro in Slashing Domestic LPG Prices
Sri Lankan consumers received welcome relief at the start of the new month as Laugfs Gas announced a reduction in the prices of its domestic liquefied…
General Sri Lanka Joins World Leaders at Funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
Sri Lanka was among the nations represented at the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as heads of state, dignitaries and allies of the…
General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status in World Bank Rankings After Four-Year Absence
Sri Lanka has been reclassified as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's remarkable economic…
General Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Taken Into Custody Over Corruption Allegations
A former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy has been arrested on corruption charges, authorities confirmed, marking a significant development in the country's…
General The Unlikely Trio: How a Wild Porcupine Became an Unlikely Companion to a Sri Lankan Village Girl
A heartwarming video that has captured the attention of thousands across social media shows a young Sri Lankan girl strolling through a lush paddy field…
General UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Calls on Businesses to Lead With Purpose in Era of Rapid Change
The UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka has issued a renewed call to the country's business community to embrace purpose-driven leadership as companies grapple…
General European Heatwave Kills Over 3,700 in France, Belgium and Netherlands
A devastating heatwave that swept across parts of Europe has been linked to more than 3,700 excess deaths across three countries, with France, Belgium, and the…
General The Unlikely Bond: How a Wild Porcupine Became a Little Sri Lankan Girl's Unlikely Companion
In a heartwarming story emerging from Sri Lanka, a rescued wild porcupine has formed an extraordinary and unexpected friendship with a young local girl,…
General Pathum Nissanka Undergoes Successful Wrist Surgery in London
Sri Lankan opening batsman Pathum Nissanka has successfully come through wrist surgery performed in London, according to confirmation from his manager Asanka…
General Sri Lanka Choose to Bat First as West Indies Pace Threat Eases With Roach Injury
Sri Lanka won the toss ahead of the second Test against West Indies in North Sound and made the bold decision to bat first, despite a pitch carrying a notable…
General Sri Lanka Customs Surges Past Revenue Targets, Exceeding Goals by Nearly 30% in First Half of 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of the year, with revenues surpassing targets by significant margins, offering…
General SLMC's Hizbullah Calls for Impartial Easter Sunday Probe, Warns Against Obstruction of Justice
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Vice President and Member of Parliament Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has raised serious concerns over what he describes as…
General Sri Lanka's Deputy Speaker and Rauf Hakeem Pay Final Respects at Khamenei Funeral Ceremony
Sri Lanka's Deputy Speaker Rizvi Sally and Opposition Member of Parliament Rauf Hakeem have attended the state funeral ceremony held for Iran's Supreme Leader,…
General Litro Gas Slashes Domestic LP Gas Prices With Immediate Effect
Price Reduction Takes Effect From Midnight Litro Gas Lanka has announced a reduction in the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders, with the…
General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status After Three Years of Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka has officially regained its upper-middle-income country status, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's recovery from one of the worst…
General Sri Lanka Gains Upper-Middle-Income Status After 2022 Economic Collapse
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant economic milestone, being reclassified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income economy — a distinction that its far…
General Sri Lanka Customs Smashes Revenue Targets with Stellar First Half Performance
Customs Collections Surge Well Ahead of Forecasts Sri Lanka Customs has delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of the year, with revenue…
General Sri Lankan Tamil Political Delegation Holds Talks With Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay
A delegation from Sri Lanka's Tamil National Council, led by the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF), has travelled to India to hold discussions with Tamil…
General Labour Deputy Minister Orders Full Probe into Ceylon Newspapers Amid Worker Complaints
Deputy Minister Steps In as Complaints Mount Against Media Employer Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has directed the Commissioner General of…
General Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe Drawn Into Son's Bribery Probe
Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has found himself at the centre of public scrutiny as investigators shine a spotlight on a bribery case connected…
General Iran Plunges Into National Mourning as Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Laid to Rest
Iran has entered a period of national mourning following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with funeral processions and public…