General Sri Lankan-Origin Teen Crowned World Youth Scrabble Champion Representing Australia
A Proud Moment for the Sri Lankan Community A teenager of Sri Lankan origin has brought glory to both Australia and the broader Sri Lankan community by…
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General Social Media Housing Scam Unravelled: Man Arrested Over Rs. 25 Million Fraud
Suspect Lured Victims Through Social Media Platforms A man has been taken into custody by Sri Lankan authorities after allegedly swindling approximately Rs. 25…
General Fiji Stock Exchange Hits Decade-High Turnover Under Sri Lankan Leadership
Record-Breaking Year for Fiji's Capital Market Fiji's stock exchange has delivered its strongest trading performance in over ten years, with year-to-date…
General Sri Lanka Receives 19 Bids to Revive Struggling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Sri Lanka is currently evaluating 19 separate proposals submitted by interested parties seeking to take over or develop the Mattala Rajapaksa International…
General President Dissanayake Vows to Bear Personal Cost of Reform in Address to Bar Association
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared his unwavering commitment to national transformation, telling members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka…
General Former Deputy Parliament Secretary Chaminda Kularatne Summoned Before Bribery Commission
Former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Tuesday,…
General Sri Lanka's OMP Establishes Verified List of 23,352 Missing Persons
Office on Missing Persons Reaches Major Milestone in Accountability Effort Sri Lanka's Office on Missing Persons (OMP) has compiled a verified list of 23,352…
General President Dissanayake Tells Legal Community That Meaningful Reform Demands Courage to Take Risks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that genuine national transformation cannot be achieved without the willingness to embrace risk, delivering a…
General Fake Israel Job Contracts Found Operating Inside Sri Lanka's SLBFE
Racket Targeting Overseas Job Seekers Discovered Within State Agency Authorities have dismantled an alleged fraudulent job recruitment operation that had been…
General Motorcycle Seized in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 'Bako Saman's' Mother
Police have recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used by the gunmen responsible for the fatal shooting of the mother of a notorious underworld figure…
General Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Ten Indian Fishermen Near Katchatheevu for Illegal Fishing
Ten fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu have been taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy after they were found fishing beyond the Katchatheevu islet, an…
General Colombo Stock Market Climbs Higher as Banking Sector Drives Trading Activity
Positive Momentum on the Colombo Stock Exchange Sri Lanka's stock market continued its upward trajectory, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) registering…
General MP Hizbullah Summoned Before Anti-Corruption Commission
Member of Parliament M. L. A. M. Hizbullah appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, officials confirmed, as the…
General Sri Lanka Should Embrace Multi-Alignment Foreign Policy to Navigate Global Uncertainty, Says Former President
A former Sri Lankan president has called on the island nation to abandon its traditional foreign policy posture and adopt a multi-alignment strategy, arguing…
General Eric Meyer Takes Oath as New United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of a new chapter in diplomatic relations between…
General Hong Kong Firm Transwell Puts Forward Turnaround Plan for SriLankan Airlines
Hong Kong-based aviation company Transwell has submitted a formal turnaround proposal for SriLankan Airlines, marking a significant development in the…
General WHO Sounds Alarm as DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Threatens to Become Deadliest in History
Outbreak Spiralling Beyond Control, Warns Global Health Body The World Health Organization has issued a grave warning that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the…
General Showers Expected Across Several Provinces in Sri Lanka Today
Residents in several parts of Sri Lanka should be prepared for wet conditions today, as the Department of Meteorology has forecast intermittent showers across…
General Gambhir Safe as India Head Coach Despite Sri Lanka Series Outcome, Sources Say
Gautam Gambhir's position as head coach of the Indian men's cricket team appears secure, with reports emerging that the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
General Sri Lankan Student Arrested in Japan Following Fatal Stabbing Incident
Student Taken Into Custody by Japanese Authorities A Sri Lankan student studying in Japan has been arrested by Japanese authorities in connection with a fatal…
General Sri Lanka Clinches Bronze at WCOPA 2026 in Las Vegas
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2026, held in the glittering entertainment capital of Las Vegas,…
General Sri Lanka Avoids Power Cuts After Securing Coal Supplies and Hydropower Gains
Stable Power Supply Maintained Across the Island Sri Lanka has successfully averted power cuts following the government's efforts to secure adequate coal…
General Sri Lanka's Official Poverty Line Climbs to Rs. 17,592 Per Person
Sri Lanka's official poverty line has been revised upward to Rs. 17,592 per person per month, marking a significant increase that reflects the ongoing…
General BASL Cautiously Optimistic After Presidential Talks on Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed cautious hope that the government may reconsider its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to extend…