General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Appears Before CID to Give Statement
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, presented himself at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday morning to record a…
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General Sri Lanka to Convert 30,000 Metric Tons of Paddy Into Rice for Public Market Release
The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to process 30,000 metric tons of paddy currently held in storage by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) into milled…
General New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Touches Down in Sri Lanka, Vows to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
China's newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has arrived on the island, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in the enduring diplomatic…
General Chinese Conglomerate Sets Sights on Sri Lanka With New Investments in Green Energy, Logistics and Tech
A major Chinese conglomerate is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, with its focus centred on three strategic sectors — renewable energy,…
General FSP's Pubudu Jagoda Slams Government for Shielding Big Business While Ordinary Sri Lankans Bear the Tax Burden
FSP accuses government of favouring corporations over struggling households Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) leader Pubudu Jagoda has launched a sharp attack on…
General 22nd Amendment Standoff: AKD-BASL Talks Unlikely to Break Deadlock Over Judges' Retirement Age
A high-stakes meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a senior delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is set to take place amid…
General Sri Lanka Reaches Historic Milestone as One Million Landmines Cleared Across Former War Zones
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its long journey toward post-war recovery, with authorities confirming that one million landmines have now been…
General Sri Lanka Marks World Elephant Day Amid Alarming Death Toll of 180 Elephants in 2026
A Sobering Milestone on World Elephant Day As the world observes World Elephant Day, Sri Lanka finds itself confronting a deeply troubling reality — at least…
General Eran's Reform Drive Earns Praise — But the Selection Process Remains a Glaring Weak Spot
The Cricket Transformation Committee (CTC), led by veteran politician and reformist Eran Wickramaratne, has drawn widespread commendation for the disciplined…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Elephant Protection Drive on World Elephant Day
A Turning Point in Human-Elephant Relations As Sri Lanka joins the global community in observing World Elephant Day on August 12, the Government has announced…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Summoned to Give Evidence in Jaffna Disappearances Case
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on 29 September to provide testimony in connection…
General Prison Guard Nabbed for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Magazine Prison
A prison guard aged 53 has been taken into custody following a police operation that exposed an alleged scheme to deliver illegal drugs to an inmate held at…
General China's New Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Touches Down in Sri Lanka, Vows to Strengthen Partnership
China's newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has arrived on the island, signalling Beijing's continued commitment to its relationship with…
General Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Rules Out Further Interest Rate Hikes for 2024
Sri Lanka's central bank does not anticipate any further interest rate increases for the remainder of the year, according to the institution's governor,…
General Valikamam North Villagers Enter Eighth Week of Protests Demanding Return of Military-Occupied Lands
Residents of Valikamam North in the Jaffna District have entered their eighth consecutive week of protest, maintaining sustained pressure on authorities to…
General India Grows Impatient as Key Strategic Projects in Sri Lanka Remain Stalled
New Delhi is pressing Colombo for clarity on a number of high-priority strategic projects that have languished without meaningful progress, raising concerns…
General Government Reverses Course, Admits Receiving Mahanayakes' Letter on Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The Sri Lankan government has reversed its earlier position and acknowledged receiving a letter from the Mahanayake Theras expressing opposition to a proposed…
General Six Planets to Align in Rare Celestial Display Visible From Sri Lanka
Skywatchers across Sri Lanka are in for a treat as six planets — Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — are set to align in a spectacular arc…
General Sri Lanka Faces Dual Health Crisis as Dengue Surpasses 90,000 Cases and Syphilis Infections Rise in 2025
Dengue Burden Continues to Mount Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant public health challenge in 2025, as the number of reported dengue cases has crossed…
General Sri Lanka to Host Global Tech Leadership Event in September 2026 After Cabinet Green Light
Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place on the global technology calendar after the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to host the "World CIO 200 Awards…
General Rajeew Appointed Head Coach of Sri Lanka Under-18 National Team
Sri Lanka's youth football development has received a boost with the appointment of Rajeew as the head coach of the national Under-18 team, signalling a fresh…
General Sri Lanka Cruise Into Semi-Finals With Dominant 100-34 Demolition of India
Sri Lanka have booked their place in the semi-finals of the tournament after a commanding and one-sided victory over regional rivals India, winning by a…
General IPL Star Abhishek Porel Arrested in West Bengal on Rape Allegations
Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been taken into custody by West Bengal police following allegations of rape, casting a dark…
General Sri Lanka Opens Plantation Land Leases to Returning Migrant Workers
Sri Lanka has announced plans to lease land belonging to state-owned plantation companies to citizens who have returned from working abroad, offering a new…