General Eight Indian Nationals Held as Police Smash Online Gambling Operation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have dismantled an illegal online gambling racket and taken eight Indian nationals into custody in connection with the operation, in…
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General Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Again in Krrish Real Estate Scandal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish company director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded in…
General Sri Lanka's Financial Literacy Rate Surges to 58%, Prime Minister Announces
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant leap in financial literacy among its population, with the national rate climbing from 35% to 58%, Prime Minister…
General Court Orders Royal College to Open Books on Rugby Revenue
Royal College, one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious public schools and a powerhouse in the country's rugby scene, has been ordered by a court to disclose its…
General Sri Lanka Condominium Sales Slide 6.7% in Second Quarter, Central Bank Data Shows
Sri Lanka's condominium market recorded a notable decline in the second quarter of 2026, with sales dropping by 6.7 percent compared to the corresponding…
General Global Torture Watchdog Flags Serious Concerns Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Anti-Terror Legislation
International Human Rights Body Speaks Out The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) has voiced significant concerns regarding Sri Lanka's proposed…
General Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Act as Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Spark Fisher Protests
Chief Minister Writes to New Delhi Over Ongoing Arrests of Indian Fishermen Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to the central government urging…
General Sri Lanka's Urea Shipment Hits Delay Near Strait of Hormuz
A shipment of urea destined for Sri Lanka has been delayed in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over the timely supply of fertiliser to…
General Viral Fever Outbreak Hits University of Ruhuna's Faculty of Agriculture
A viral fever outbreak has struck the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, raising health concerns among students and staff at the institution.…
General ADB Maps Out Ambitious Development Roadmap for Sri Lanka Covering 2026 to 2029
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into discussions surrounding its development plans for Sri Lanka spanning the period from 2026 to 2029, signalling…
General Kerala Women Ride the Wave of India's Booming AI Industry
Artificial intelligence is opening up a new frontier of employment for women in Kerala, India, as the rapidly expanding technology sector drives surging demand…
General Energy Minister Warns Private Fuel Suppliers as Long Queues Grip Sri Lanka
Government Issues Stern Warning to Private Fuel Companies Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake has put private fuel suppliers on notice, telling Parliament that…
General Nine Convicted for Brutal Attack on Police Officers in Nilaveli After Video Goes Viral
Nine individuals have been found guilty in connection with the assault of two police officers in Nilaveli, following the widespread circulation of a video…
General Jaffna Woman Fatally Stabbed in Nallur Attack as Suspected Assailant Dies by Suicide
A 32-year-old woman has died following a brutal sharp-weapon attack in the Nallur area of Jaffna, in an incident that also left her mother injured and ended…
General Gnanasara Thero Appears Before Colombo High Court in Civilian Attire
Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was produced before the Colombo High Court by prison officials, arriving at the…
General Phoenix Art Museum Lands $5 Million Gift to Build Dedicated Sri Lankan and South Asian Art Galleries
The Phoenix Art Museum in the United States state of Arizona has received a landmark donation of five million dollars, earmarked specifically for the creation…
General World Bank Injects USD 110 Million to Rebuild Cyclone-Hit Roads with Climate Resilience in Mind
The World Bank has given the green light to an additional USD 110 million in financing to reconstruct approximately 600 kilometres of roads severely damaged by…
General Beyond the Numbers: Why Sri Lanka's 4.2% Growth Rate Is Just the Beginning of a Bigger Challenge
Sri Lanka's economy has recorded a growth rate of 4.2%, a figure that on the surface signals recovery and renewed momentum following years of crippling…
General GL Peiris Calls for Caution on Saudi Death Row Case, Hits Out at Government Over BRICS Snub
Veteran politician and Janathawadi Joint Opposition Convenor Professor G. L. Peiris has urged all parties, including the government, to exercise extreme…
General SLPP General Secretary Launches Nationwide Campaign, Blasts NPP Government Over Political Persecution and Institutional Decline
SLPP Kicks Off Island-Wide Seminar Series in Kalutara Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has launched a sharp and…
General Civil Society Groups Demand Clear Framework for Presidential Pardons Amid Controversy
Pressure Mounts on NPP Government Over Pardon Process The National People's Power government is facing mounting pressure from civil society organisations to…
General Rights Watchdog Warns Sri Lanka's New Counterterrorism Bill Still Harbours Serious Abuses
International human rights organisation Human Rights Watch has raised serious concerns over Sri Lanka's proposed counterterrorism legislation, warning that the…
General Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern Provinces This Afternoon
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for Tuesday, 06 October 2026, warning of heavy rainfall across several provinces as the day…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Merge Two Major Defence Funds Under Presidential Secretariat Discussions
The Sri Lankan government is exploring plans to amalgamate two significant defence-related funds, with discussions currently underway to bring the National…