General Sri Lankan Military Joins International Anti-Terror Drills on Russian Soil
Sri Lankan troops are currently participating in a joint anti-terrorist military exercise held in Russia, marking a continued effort by the island nation to…
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General Akram Cassim Secures Historic Third Term as SLGJA President
Veteran jeweller and celebrated jewellery designer Akram Cassim has been re-elected as President of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) for an…
General Janashakthi Group Marks Milestone as Inaugural Spartans Management Trainees Complete 18-Month Programme
Janashakthi Group (JXG) recently honoured the graduates of its first-ever Management Trainee Programme cohort, known as Spartans I, at a ceremony held at…
General Sri Lanka Set to Unlock $345 Million in IMF Funds Upon Executive Board Approval
Sri Lanka is poised to receive approximately US$345 million in fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), contingent on the formal approval of…
General IMF Secures Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka, Unlocking $345 Million in Critical Funding
Significant Milestone in Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Journey The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka, paving the…
General Germany's Vitra Design Museum Spotlights Sri Lanka's Architectural Legend Geoffrey Bawa
Bawa's Vision Goes Global Germany's prestigious Vitra Design Museum has opened a landmark exhibition dedicated to Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most celebrated…
General Dilmah Eyes Premium Indian Market in Bold Second Push for South Asia's Giant
Sri Lanka's Iconic Tea Brand Sets Sights on India's Luxury Segment Dilmah, Sri Lanka's world-renowned tea brand, is preparing to make a significant return to…
General Israeli AI Security Firm FaceOff Technologies Launches in Sri Lanka Through KBSL Partnership to Fight Deepfake Fraud
FaceOff Technologies Expands Into South Asia With Strategic Sri Lankan Entry Israeli artificial intelligence security company FaceOff Technologies has…
General Sri Lanka Denies Bowing to US Pressure Over Iranian Vessel Controversy
Sri Lanka has firmly rejected allegations that it acted under pressure from the United States in its handling of Iranian vessels, asserting that the country's…
General India Tighten Grip on Sri Lanka in Gripping Second Test Day Two Clash
The second day of the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka delivered compelling cricket as both sides battled hard in what has proven to be a closely…
General Met Department Issues Warning of Rough Seas and Thundershowers Along Sri Lanka's Western Waters
Sri Lanka's meteorological authorities have issued a caution for mariners and coastal communities as strong winds and rough sea conditions are forecast along…
General Sri Lankan-Origin Actress to Take Centre Stage as Sita in Major Wembley Arena Musical
A proud moment is on the horizon for Sri Lanka as an actress of Sri Lankan origin has been cast in the lead role of Sita in an upcoming major musical…
General Avishka Fernando Returns to Sri Lanka ODI Squad for Pakistan Tri-Series
Sri Lanka opener Avishka Fernando has been recalled to the national One Day International squad ahead of the upcoming tri-series tournament to be held in…
General IMF Highlights Sri Lanka's Reform Journey at Sampath Bank Economic Forum
The International Monetary Fund has taken centre stage at the Sampath Bank Economic Forum, using the high-profile platform to shed light on Sri Lanka's ongoing…
General CAA Cracks Down on Short-Changed Loaves as Islandwide Inspections Uncover 89 Underweight Bread Cases
Consumers Shortchanged at the Counter Sri Lankan consumers may not be getting the full loaf they pay for, according to findings from the Consumer Affairs…
General Adverse Weather Sweeps Sri Lanka, Leaving Over 4,300 People Affected
Thousands Displaced as Harsh Weather Batters Island Nation More than 4,300 people across Sri Lanka have been affected by adverse weather conditions,…
General Sri Lanka Cricket's Crisis of Leadership: Who Will Finally Fix the Game?
A Nation Asks the Hard Question Sri Lanka has long been a proud cricketing nation — home to World Cup glory, legendary players, and a passionate fan base that…
General Four Killed and Dozens Hurt as Heavy Rains Batter Sri Lanka
Deadly Downpours Sweep Across the Island Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least four lives and left dozens of people injured across Sri Lanka, as severe…
General Firebrand Monk Gnanasara Remanded After Presidential Pardon Quashed by Sri Lankan Court
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the remand of controversial Buddhist monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara after a presidential pardon that had secured his release was…
General British Vet to Run 385 Miles Across Sri Lanka in Fundraising Challenge for Local Hospital
An Extraordinary Journey on Foot A British veterinarian is preparing to undertake a gruelling 385-mile run across Sri Lanka in a remarkable bid to raise funds…
General Hambantota International Port Breaks One Million TEU Barrier in Major Capacity Leap
Historic Milestone for Sri Lanka's Southern Gateway Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved a landmark moment in its operational history, surpassing…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Import Bill Surges 61% Year-on-Year, Central Bank Reveals
Sri Lanka's expenditure on fuel imports has climbed sharply by 61 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Central Bank…
General Government Turns Rail Disruptions Into Opportunity to Accelerate Infrastructure Upgrades, Says Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has revealed that the government has been strategically using the current period of railway closures and service…
General BBS Chief Gnanasara Thera Remanded After Arrest on Warrant
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has been remanded following his arrest, with a magistrate ordering that he be held…