General Sri Lanka's Vehicle Import Bill Hits US$182 Million in June
Surge in Vehicle Spending Raises Economic Eyebrows Sri Lanka spent a substantial US$182 million on vehicle imports during the month of June, according to the…
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General Fact Check: The Viral Claim That Sri Lanka Is a 'Top Four Economy' Doesn't Hold Up to Scrutiny
A Bold Claim Making the Rounds A claim has been circulating that Sri Lanka ranks among the world's top four economies — a statement that has gained traction on…
General Attorney General to Challenge High Court Ruling in Harak Kata PTA Case
AG Moves to Appeal Controversial Verdict The Attorney General has officially informed the Colombo High Court of the intention to file an appeal against a…
General Twenty Passengers Hurt as Buses Collide in Kegalle
Twenty people were injured after two buses collided in the Kegalle district, authorities confirmed, in the latest road accident to raise fresh concerns about…
General Authorities Launch Investigation Into Suspicious Visas Granted to 60 Chinese Nationals
Sri Lankan authorities have launched a formal investigation into the suspicious issuance of visas to 60 Chinese nationals, raising serious concerns over…
General Meteorology Department Issues Amber Warning for Heavy Rainfall Across Several Districts
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level weather advisory, cautioning residents about heavy rainfall expected to affect several parts of…
General Facebook Dominates Sri Lanka's Social Media Landscape, But TikTok Surges to Close the Gap
Facebook continues to reign supreme as Sri Lanka's most popular social media platform, commanding an 81% share among local internet users, according to the…
General Colombo–Kandy Highway Shut Between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna as Adverse Weather Strikes
Sri Lanka Police have announced the closure of a key stretch of the Colombo–Kandy main road following adverse weather conditions that have rendered the route…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Suspends Richard Pieris Securities Over Compliance Failures
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has suspended Richard Pieris Securities Limited from trading operations following the firm's failure to comply with key…
General Mahaweli River Hits Minor Flood Level at Peradeniya Amid Widespread River Alerts
The Irrigation Department has reported that the Mahaweli River at Peradeniya has reached the Minor Flood Level, raising concerns as water levels continue to…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Dollar Selling Rate Falls Below Rs. 340
The Sri Lankan rupee has recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar at commercial banks across the island, with the greenback's selling…
General Sri Lanka's Vehicle Import Bill Falls to US$182 Million in June Amid Monthly Decline
Sri Lanka spent US$182 million on motor vehicle imports in June 2026, marking a notable 27.1% decline compared to the previous month, according to the latest…
General Fact Check: Claims That Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh Banned Buddhist Sunday School Are False
Viral Claim Debunked A rumour circulating on social media alleging that the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, had banned its Buddhist Sunday School…
General Fact Check: Viral Claims About Kanjipani Imran's Escape Get the President and Timeline Completely Wrong
Misleading Claims Circulating Online About Notorious Escape A fact-checking investigation has revealed that viral social media posts circulating in Sri Lanka…
General Rights Group Calls on US and Europe to Press Sri Lanka's NPP Government Over Prisoner Deaths and Abuse
A local prisoner rights organisation has appealed to Western governments to intervene and pressure Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP)…
General British Band Massive Attack Barred from Singapore Over Palestinian Flag Display
Iconic British trip-hop group Massive Attack has been banned from performing in Singapore after authorities determined that two members of the band displayed a…
General Met Department Warns of Heavy Rainfall Exceeding 100mm in Sabaragamuwa, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for 03 August 2026, warning residents of several provinces to brace for significant…
General Pregnant Mother and Unborn Baby Die From Dengue as Outbreak Crisis Deepens
A pregnant woman and her seven-month-old unborn child have become the latest tragic casualties of Sri Lanka's worsening dengue outbreak, raising fresh alarm…
General Two Norwood Secretariat Officials Remanded After Aswesuma Welfare Fraud Uncovered
Two female officers serving at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat have been taken into custody and subsequently remanded after being implicated in a fraud…
General NBRO Issues Landslide Warnings Across Four Sri Lankan Districts Amid Elevated Risk Conditions
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings covering multiple areas across four districts in Sri Lanka, urging residents…
General Eighteen Hurt as SLTB and Private Bus Collide in Kegalle
Eighteen passengers sustained injuries after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a private bus were involved in a collision in Kegalle, authorities…
General Bribery Commission Files High Court Indictments Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Admiral Karannagoda
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken significant legal action, filing formal indictments before the Colombo…
General Mahaweli Floodwaters Sweep Away Repair Machinery at Black Bridge Rail Site
Heavy rainfall across the Kandy District has caused the Mahaweli River to swell dramatically, with surging floodwaters sweeping away construction machinery…
General Sri Lanka Charts Course to Hit US$5 Billion Digital Export Target by 2030
Sri Lanka is pressing ahead with an ambitious plan to dramatically grow its digital exports, with authorities reviewing a structured roadmap aimed at reaching…