General Athapaththu and Dilhari Star as Sri Lanka Women Storm Into Asian Games Semis
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team has secured a place in the semifinal of the Asian Games, powered by outstanding performances from captain Chamari Athapaththu…
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General President Says Sri Lanka Must Capitalise on Economic Gains Secured Through IMF Programme
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that Sri Lanka is determined to consolidate the economic stability the country has achieved through its ongoing…
General Sri Lanka Facing Diplomatic Storm in Geneva Over Broken Government Pledges, Says Former Minister G.L. Peiris
Former Minister and senior Opposition figure Professor G.L. Peiris has warned that Sri Lanka is paying a heavy diplomatic price in Geneva due to what he…
General Dead Man Walking: Sri Lankan Family's Shock as 'Deceased' Relative Returns Home Alive
A deeply unusual incident has left a family in the Kokawewa Police Division area in a state of shock after a man they believed to be dead returned home alive —…
General Batticaloa MP Demands Urgent Government Action Over Sri Lankan's Reported Death Sentence in Saudi Arabia
MP Shanakiyan Raises Alarm Over Citizen's Plight Abroad Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called on the Sri Lankan…
General Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha Earns ICC Men's Player of the Month Honour for August
Sri Lankan cricketer Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for August, earning the prestigious international recognition for his…
General Sri Lanka Railways Goes Digital with Launch of New Online Ticketing Platform "Pravesha
A New Era for Rail Travel in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Railways has taken a significant step towards modernising the country's public transport infrastructure with…
General WindForce PLC Breaks New Ground with Sri Lanka's First Grid-Scale Battery Storage System and Floating Solar Plant
A milestone moment for Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector WindForce PLC has cemented its position as a pioneer in Sri Lanka's clean energy landscape,…
General Sangakkara Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Selection Calls Following England Test Defeat
Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has voiced serious concerns over Sri Lanka's player selection and on-field decision-making following the national team's defeat…
General NPP Government to Celebrate Two Years in Power with Grand Rally in Akurassa
The National People's Power (NPP) government is set to commemorate its second anniversary in office with a large-scale public rally to be held in Akurassa,…
General US Clears Path for $24.3 Billion F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has formally notified lawmakers of a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, in a…
General Abhishek Sharma Smashes Historic 30-Ball Century as India Demolish Afghanistan to Seal 3-0 Series Sweep
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books on Thursday, blasting a stunning century off just 30 balls to power India to a dominant…
General Scientists Discover New Wild Cat Species in First Such Find in Over a Century
In a landmark moment for the scientific world, researchers have announced the discovery of a previously unknown species of wild cat — the first such…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Eyes $3 Billion Growth Milestone — But What Will It Take?
Sri Lanka's apparel sector, long regarded as the backbone of the country's export economy, is setting its sights on an ambitious new target: adding another…
General LB Finance Expands Into Southeast Asia With New Philippine Subsidiary
Sri Lanka's LB Finance has taken a significant step in its regional expansion strategy by incorporating a new subsidiary in the Republic of the Philippines,…
General Buttler Makes T20 History as England Sweep Aside Sri Lanka
England captain delivers landmark performance in comfortable win Jos Buttler etched his name further into Twenty20 cricket history as England cruised to a…
General CID Arrests Senior Immigration Official on Corruption Charges
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken a senior official of the Department of Immigration and Emigration into custody, in what marks a…
General Sri Lanka Crush Malaysia by 86 Runs to Advance at Asian Games
Dominant Sri Lanka Send Malaysia Packing Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance to defeat Malaysia by 86 runs at the Asian Games, eliminating their…
General Rising Asian Fuel Prices Squeeze Sri Lanka's Petroleum Market
Sri Lanka's fuel market is facing renewed strain as escalating tensions in West Asia and significant disruptions to major oil-shipping routes continue to drive…
General UN Cautions Sri Lanka Over FATF Compliance Risks Posed by Sweeping Restrictions
The United Nations has issued a stark warning to Sri Lanka, cautioning that the island nation could jeopardise its standing with the Financial Action Task…
General Non-Communicable Diseases Driving Eight in Ten Deaths Across Sri Lanka, Warns Health Sector
Hypertension and Diabetes Emerge as Nation's Deadliest Health Threats High blood pressure and diabetes are responsible for approximately 80 percent of all…
General Sri Lanka to Make Historic Debut with National Pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a landmark entry into one of the Asia-Pacific region's most prestigious food and beverage trade events, with the Export Development…
General Showers and Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Several Provinces and Districts Today
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 18 September 2026, warning residents in several parts of the country to expect intermittent…
General Extradition Bid for Basil Rajapaksa Enters Final Phase, Police Confirm
Sri Lankan authorities are moving closer to securing the extradition of former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa from the United States, with Police…