General Colombo Stock Market Surges 3.43% as US-Iran Deal Lifts Global Investor Sentiment
Sri Lanka's stock market closed sharply higher on Monday, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recording a strong gain of 3.43 percent, buoyed by a wave of…
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General Sri Lanka's Economy Kicks Off 2026 on a Strong Note with 5.1% GDP Growth
Sri Lanka's economy has recorded a robust start to 2026, with gross domestic product expanding by 5.1 percent in the first quarter, driven by strong…
General Israel Aerospace Industries to Keep Sri Lanka's Kfir Fighter Jets Airborne
Sri Lanka's ageing but iconic Kfir fighter jets are set to remain operational, following a support agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the…
General A/L Exam Postponement: Gammanpila Threatens Court Action Over Dates
Former Member of Parliament and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has issued a stark warning to authorities, threatening to pursue legal action if…
General Government Justifies Rapper's Arrest Under PTA Citing Use of LTTE Symbols
The Sri Lankan government has moved to defend the arrest of a Tamil rapper under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), asserting that the musician's use of…
General CID Opens Investigation Into Contempt of Court Allegations Against Dilith Jayaweera, Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has confirmed to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that a formal investigation has been launched against six…
General Warning Issued as New Dengue Strain Threatens to Drive Up Infections Across Sri Lanka
Emerging Strain Poses Fresh Public Health Challenge Health authorities in Sri Lanka are on heightened alert following the identification of a new dengue strain…
General West Indies Snatch T20I Series With Heart-Stopping Last-Over Victory Over Sri Lanka
West Indies claimed the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a nail-biting last-over triumph, sealing a 2-1 series victory in a match that kept fans on the edge…
General Sri Lanka Makes History as Over 5,000 Bharatanatyam Dancers Shatter Guinness World Record
Sri Lanka has etched its name in the global record books after more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers came together in a breathtaking display of classical…
General Colombo Bourse Climbs as US-Iran Deal Lifts Global Market Sentiment
Local Equities Gain Ground on Positive International Developments Sri Lanka's stock market edged higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved global investor…
General Gold Prices Climb Sharply in Colombo as Global Markets Drive Precious Metal Higher
Local Gold Market Feels the Ripple of International Surge Gold prices in Sri Lanka shot up significantly on Wednesday (15), reflecting a broader rally in…
General Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa Reports to FCID for Questioning
Former Sri Lankan Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for questioning, officials confirmed. The…
General Suspicious Double Death Discovered in Bulathsinhala Sparks Police Probe
Authorities have launched a formal investigation after a man and a woman were found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bulathsinhala area, police…
General Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Handed Four-Year Prison Sentence
The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted on two serious charges, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka's 2025 O/L Examination Results to Be Released Before Week's End
Students across Sri Lanka who sat the 2025 Ordinary Level examinations are set to receive their results before the close of this week, according to the latest…
General Joseph's Five-Wicket Haul Sets Up Thrilling West Indies Victory as Holder Seals the Deal
West Indies Pull Off Stunning Win in Dramatic Fashion West Indies completed a remarkable heist in their latest Test encounter, with Jason Holder delivering the…
General Commercial Bank Launches 'ComBank GIG+' to Help Sri Lankan Freelancers Formalise Foreign Currency Earnings
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced a dedicated financial product aimed at Sri Lanka's growing community of freelancers working for international clients,…
General UN Torture Prevention Body Sends Delegation to Sri Lanka for Official Visit
A delegation representing the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has arrived in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment for the…
General Sajith Premadasa Welcomes Reported US–Iran Agreement to End Hostilities
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his welcome of the reported agreement reached between the United States and Iran to bring an end to their…
General Tamil Rapper Hip-hop Sangee Arrested and Released Under Sri Lanka's Terror Laws Over Song Controversy
A Tamil rapper known by the stage name Hip-hop Sangee found himself at the centre of a significant legal controversy in Sri Lanka after being arrested under…
General Ranil Warns Sri Lanka Faces Imminent Economic Collapse
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a stark warning that Sri Lanka's economy is heading toward another crash, raising fresh alarm about the island…
General Two Fugitive Underworld Suspects Extradited from UAE, Arrested on Arrival at Bandaranaike Airport
Two high-profile organised crime suspects wanted by Sri Lankan authorities have been brought back to the island from the United Arab Emirates and taken into…
General Sri Lanka Sets Sights on Multi-Billion Dollar Green Hydrogen Industry
The Sri Lankan government is positioning the country to become a significant player in the global green hydrogen market, with ambitions to tap into what could…
General ADB Extends Middle East Conflict Relief Support to Sri Lanka
Asian Development Bank Steps In With Conflict Relief Measures The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has extended relief measures linked to the ongoing Middle East…