General Sri Lanka Announce Men's T20I Squad for Upcoming Pakistan Tour
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially announced the national men's T20 International squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan in 2026, marking a significant moment…
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General Contract Worker Killed, Two Hospitalised in Electrocution Accident During Pole Erection Work
A tragic workplace accident has claimed one life and left two others requiring hospital treatment after a group of contract workers were electrocuted while…
General Colombo-Kandy Rail Link Restored After 10-Month Suspension
Train services along one of Sri Lanka's most iconic railway corridors have been restored, with the Colombo-Kandy line resuming operations after a disruption…
General Kusal Mendis to Lead Sri Lanka in Three-Match T20I Series Against Pakistan
Kusal Mendis has been appointed captain of Sri Lanka's 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan, with…
General Sampath Bank Launches Major Rs50 Billion Capital Raising Drive Through Debentures and Green Bonds
Sampath Bank, one of Sri Lanka's leading private sector commercial banks, has announced plans to raise up to 50 billion rupees through a significant capital…
General President Kicks Off Major Aviation Fuel Infrastructure Project at Muthurajawela
New Pipeline and Storage Facilities to Strengthen Sri Lanka's Aviation Fuel Supply Chain President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially launched a landmark…
General Minuwangoda Court Registrar Nabbed in Bribery Sting Linked to Former MP's Wife
The Registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate's Court has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC),…
General Sri Lanka Police and UDA Launch Crackdown on Drug Activity at 24 Colombo Apartment Complexes
Sri Lanka Police, working in close coordination with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has announced plans to significantly reinforce security measures…
General Colombo Court Issues Summons to Ten Doctors in Suresh Salley Medical Panel Case
The Suresh Salley case has taken a significant new turn after the Colombo Magistrate's Court issued formal notices to ten doctors who were members of the…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Records Modest Gains Against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee edged higher against the US Dollar on Friday (02), registering a slight appreciation compared to the previous day's trading rates,…
General Lessons From Decades of Industrial Policy: What Sri Lanka Must Learn to Build a Stronger Economy
Sri Lanka has never truly been without an industrial policy. Across decades and through countless changes of government, successive administrations have…
General Police Sergeant Suspended After Bribery Video Goes Viral
A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwathuhiripitiya Police Station has been suspended from active duty following the emergence of a video purportedly showing…
General Dehiwala Zoo's Newest Resident Gets a Name: Meet Momo the Hippo Calf
The Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially named its recently born Nile hippopotamus calf 'Momo', following a special naming ceremony held at the popular…
General Maya Tangalle Earns Coveted Spot in the Prestigious MICHELIN Guide 2026
Sri Lanka's Deep South Puts Itself on the Global Luxury Map A small but distinguished boutique property nestled in Sri Lanka's deep south has achieved a…
General Sri Lanka Approves Record Rs. 95 Billion in Concessionary Loans for 2026
The Sri Lankan government has given the green light to a record-breaking allocation of Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for the year 2026,…
General Sri Lanka to Overhaul Tax Framework and Phase Out Additional Customs Levies by 2027
The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a streamlined and simplified tax system from 2027, with a key element of the reform being the…
General Trade Unions Warn President Against Proposed EPF Tripartite Management Overhaul
A coalition of trade unions and civil society organisations has formally urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to scrap his government's controversial…
General Massive Backlog of 678,000 Driving Licences Piling Up as Motor Traffic Department Races to Boost Output
Hundreds of Thousands Left Waiting for Licences A staggering 678,000 driving licences are currently sitting in a backlog awaiting printing, officials from Sri…
General Courts Issue Arrest Warrants for BBS Chief Gnanasara Thera Over Anti-Islam Remarks
Two separate arrest warrants have been issued for Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) general secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, following legal proceedings related…
General LankaPropertyWeb Makes History With 'Best AI Solution' Win at National AI Awards 2026
LankaPropertyWeb has carved out a landmark moment in Sri Lanka's real estate sector, becoming the first and only property company in the country to claim a…
General Fitch Boosts Bank of Ceylon's Credit Ratings to B-, Signalling Growing Confidence in State Lender
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) key credit ratings, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's…
General Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena Summoned Before Bribery Commission
Former Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardena presented himself before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Wednesday…
General Rumesh Tharanga Reveals Record-Breaking Ambition That Drove His Historic Throw
Sri Lankan discus thrower Rumesh Tharanga has opened up about the mindset that fuelled his standout performance, stating that his focus was never on securing a…
General Kalpitiya Man Nabbed Attempting to Sell 20 Rare Sea Shells
A suspect was taken into custody in Kalpitiya town today after being caught attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells, following a targeted raid carried out by…