General SJB Suspends Horana Seat Organiser Charith Abeysinghe from Party Membership
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken disciplinary action against one of its own, suspending Horana seat organiser Charith Abeysinghe from both his party…
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General Sri Lanka Set to Deploy Its Largest-Ever Peacekeeping Force to Haiti
Historic Deployment Marks Milestone in Sri Lanka's Peacekeeping Legacy Sri Lanka is preparing to send its largest peacekeeping contingent ever to the troubled…
General Wild Elephant Smashes Through Bus Windscreen in Terrifying Sri Lanka Attack
Dramatic Incident Highlights Growing Human-Elephant Conflict A wild elephant caused widespread panic after launching a violent attack on a passenger bus in Sri…
General More Than 40 Injured in Devastating Head-On Bus Collision at Talalla
More than 40 people have been injured, some in critical condition, following a violent head-on collision between two passenger buses at Talalla in the Matara…
General Indian Pharma Giant Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare to Build $20 Million Drug Manufacturing Plant in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to receive a significant boost to its pharmaceutical manufacturing sector after Indian drug maker Zydus and local firm Sunshine Healthcare…
General ADB Greenlights $57.4 Million Loan to Supercharge Sri Lanka's Solar Energy Future
Major Funding Boost for Renewable Energy Sector The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a landmark loan of $57.4 million to support Sri Lanka's ambitious…
General Notorious Underworld Gunman 'Matiya' Deported Back to Sri Lanka
A suspected underworld figure known by the alias 'Matiya', believed to be a dangerous shooter linked to criminal networks, has been deported to Sri Lanka,…
General Opposition MPs Push for Parliamentary Debate Over Prolonged Supreme Court Vacancies
Opposition members of Parliament have formally signed a proposal calling for an adjournment debate to address the issue of long-standing vacancies within Sri…
General Police Training School Chief Arrested in Teldeniya Death Probe
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kundasale Police Training School has been taken into custody by the Nuwara Eliya Police in connection with a suspicious…
General Suspect Remanded Over Alleged Rs. 190 Billion Illegal Money Transfer Scheme
A suspect arrested in connection with an alleged plot to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka has been remanded in custody, authorities…
General CEB Requests Large Rooftop Solar Systems to Go Offline During Poson Holiday Period
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has called on owners of rooftop solar power systems with a capacity of 300 kilowatts or above to disconnect their…
General Fifty Injured After Two-Bus Collision in Thalalla, Gandara
At least fifty people have sustained injuries following a serious road accident involving two buses in the Thalalla area of Gandara, authorities have…
General IMF Team Visits Sri Lanka Customs to Assess Reform Progress
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has visited Sri Lanka Customs as part of an ongoing review of the country's reform commitments under…
General Indian Pharma Giant Zydus Partners With Sunshine in $20 Million Sri Lanka Joint Venture
Major Pharmaceutical Investment Set to Boost Sri Lanka's Healthcare Sector Indian pharmaceutical powerhouse Zydus is set to establish a significant presence in…
General Rights Groups Urge Halt to Sri Lanka's Military Deployment in Haiti Amid Abuse Concerns
International Pressure Mounts Over Sri Lanka's Haiti Mission A coalition of international human rights organisations has called on Sri Lanka to immediately…
General President Dissanayake Confirms Online Safety Act to Be Scrapped and Replaced With New Legislation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the current Online Safety Act will not be implemented by his government, with plans already underway to…
General Suspected Gunman for Notorious Crime Figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme' Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport Following Malaysia Deportation
A man suspected of serving as a hired gunman for one of Sri Lanka's most wanted organised crime figures has been arrested upon his return to the country after…
General Wild Elephant Smashes Through Bus Windscreen in Terrifying Roadside Attack
Passengers Left in Shock as Elephant Launches Violent Assault on Vehicle A wild elephant launched a frightening attack on a bus, smashing through its…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Opens Higher on Friday as Sampath Bank and Dialog Drive Index Gains
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange recorded positive movement during Friday morning trading, with both key market indices climbing steadily, according to data…
General Turkey Edge USA 3-2 in Thrilling Stoppage-Time Drama at Copa América
Turkey delivered a stunning late blow to the United States in a pulsating dead-rubber Group D encounter, with Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time winner securing a 3-2…
General Sri Lanka Customs Achieves Revenue Target for Record Sixth Consecutive Month in June
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue collection target for the sixth consecutive month, recording another strong performance in June in what officials…
General Sri Lanka and Thailand Break Through on Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreement
Landmark Deal Marks a New Chapter in Bilateral Trade Relations Sri Lanka and Thailand have finally brought their long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to…
General Badulla High Court Defers Sentencing of SJB Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri to Late July
The sentencing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri and a co-accused has been postponed by the Badulla High Court, with…
General SJB Moves to Discipline Horana Organiser Following Bribery Arrest
Opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief Sajith Premadasa has announced that his party will launch disciplinary proceedings against its Horana…