General Sri Lanka's Trade-Dependent Economy Remains Under Siege From Multiple Threats
A Fragile Recovery Still Facing Headwinds Sri Lanka's economy, long dependent on international trade and vulnerable to external shocks, continues to face a…
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General Six Prime Ministers in Ten Years: What Britain's Political Revolving Door Teaches Sri Lanka About Accountability
The United Kingdom, long regarded as the birthplace of modern parliamentary democracy, has witnessed a remarkable and turbulent period of political instability…
General Body Found in Suitcase Inside Sri Lankan Cinema in Shocking Discovery
Gruesome Find Stuns Cinema Patrons and Authorities A shocking murder case has come to light in Sri Lanka after a human body was discovered concealed inside a…
General Rights Groups Demand Sri Lanka Halt Haiti Troop Deployment Over Unpunished Sexual Abuse History
International human rights organisations are calling on Sri Lanka to suspend the deployment of its military personnel to Haiti, citing a deeply troubling…
General US Authorities Shut Down Nearly 400 Websites Illegally Streaming FIFA World Cup Matches
United States authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal online streaming, seizing close to 400 internet domains that were broadcasting FIFA…
General Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 1.1 Million Tourists in 2026 as India Leads Arrivals Despite Mid-Year Slowdown
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has surpassed 1.11 million visitor arrivals in 2026, maintaining a positive growth trajectory even as the industry navigated a…
General Jangoo's Debut Test Ton Powers West Indies to 48-Run First Innings Lead Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batsman Jangoo announced himself on the Test cricket stage in spectacular fashion, scoring his maiden Test century to help his side build a…
General Colombo to Undergo Major Rs. 36 Billion Sewerage System Overhaul
The Colombo city sewerage network is set for a sweeping transformation, with Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar announcing an investment of approximately Rs.…
General President Dissanayake Meets Industry Leaders to Drive Coconut and Food & Beverage Exports Towards USD 3 Billion Target
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with leading industrialists from Sri Lanka's coconut and food and beverage manufacturing sectors on Friday afternoon at…
General Grama Niladhari Officers Threaten Island-Wide Strike Action From June 30
Grama Niladhari trade unions have announced they will launch island-wide trade union action beginning June 30, raising concerns over the delivery of essential…
General Sri Lankan National Arrested at Bengaluru Airport for Travelling on Forged Canadian Passport
A Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after he was found to be in possession of a fraudulent Canadian passport,…
General Umpire Rejects Sri Lanka's Unusual Run-Out Appeal Against West Indies Opener John Campbell on Day Two
A peculiar moment unfolded on the second day of the Test match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies, as on-field umpires swiftly dismissed a highly…
General Jaffna Teaching Hospital Unveils Rs. 300 Million AI-Powered Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
Landmark Medical Facility Brings Advanced Cardiac Care to the North A cutting-edge, artificial intelligence-enabled Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory has been…
General Vietjet Launches Historic Direct Flights Linking Sri Lanka and Vietnam for the First Time
Budget airline Vietjet has opened bookings for what will be the first-ever direct flights connecting Sri Lanka and Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in…
General Indian Pharma Giant Zydus Partners With Sunshine Healthcare in $20 Million Sri Lanka Manufacturing Deal
Major Pharmaceutical Investment to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing Indian pharmaceutical powerhouse Zydus has joined forces with Sri Lankan firm Sunshine…
General Power, Politics and Pawns: The Strategic Games Being Played by Anura, Mahinda and Ranil
Sri Lanka's political landscape has never been short of drama, but the current moment feels particularly charged — a three-way contest of wills, strategies and…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised with Cardiac Condition
Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital in…
General New Dengue Strain Fuelling Alarming Case Surge, Warns Prime Minister Amarasuriya
PM Raises Alarm Over Emerging Dengue Threat Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has warned that a new strain of the dengue virus is behind the sharp rise in…
General Two Suspects Arrested and Released on Bail Following Viral Dog Killing Video
Viral footage sparks public outrage and police action Two individuals taken into custody in connection with the killing of a dog — an incident that sparked…
General Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz in Latest Threat to Key Shipping Lane
A tanker has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically vital maritime corridors, according to the United Kingdom Maritime…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness destination for 2026, a remarkable recognition that places the island nation ahead of…
General Vietjet Launches Historic Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, Opens Bookings
A New Aviation Milestone for Sri Lanka Budget carrier Vietjet has officially opened bookings for what will be the first-ever direct flights connecting Sri…
General Bahrain Accuses Iran of Drone Attack on Its Territory in "Serious Violation
Bahrain has levelled serious accusations against Iran, claiming that Iranian drones targeted its territory in what the Gulf island nation has described as a…
General LAWASIA Raises Serious Concerns Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has formally expressed deep concern over a proposed constitutional amendment in Sri Lanka that seeks to…