General ADB Commits $200 Million Loan to Bolster Sri Lanka's Trade and Industrial Sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a landmark $200 million policy-based loan aimed at reinforcing Sri Lanka's economic foundations, with a…
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General Lt General Nilantha Premaratne Takes Command of Sri Lanka Army
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, marking a significant leadership transition at the helm…
General Sri Lanka Gears Up for Passenger-Carrying Drones as Civil Aviation Authority Plans Transport Revolution
Sri Lanka is moving closer to a new era in urban mobility, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) making preparations to introduce passenger-carrying drones…
General Sri Lanka's Anti-Drug Crackdown Snares Thousands of Teenagers
Youth Caught in the Crossfire of Sri Lanka's War on Drugs Sri Lanka's intensifying crackdown on illegal narcotics has resulted in the arrest of thousands of…
General Sri Lanka Draw First Blood Against Pakistan in Dambulla T20I Opener
Sri Lanka made a statement on home soil as they celebrated a crucial wicket during the first T20 International against Pakistan at Dambulla on July 31, 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Police Sound Alarm Over Teen Road Accidents, Urge Parents to Act Responsibly
Sri Lanka Police have issued a stern warning to parents across the country, urging them to exercise greater caution before allowing young teenagers to take the…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Potential Vegetable Shortage Amid Growing Supply Concerns
Supply Disruptions Raise Alarm Over Vegetable Availability Sri Lanka may be heading toward a significant vegetable shortage, with concerns mounting over the…
General Sri Lanka's Top 100 Brands Reach Record Rs652 Billion Valuation, Surging 17% in Latest Rankings
Sri Lanka's most valuable brands have collectively reached a record high valuation, with the country's top 100 brands now worth a combined Rs652 billion —…
General ADB Approves $200 Million Loan to Boost Sri Lanka's Trade and Industrial Sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a landmark $200 million loan to Sri Lanka, aimed at strengthening the country's trade and industrial sectors as…
General Opposition Leader Premadasa Calls on United States to Sustain Support for Sri Lanka's Economic Comeback
Premadasa Engages US Officials Over Post-Crisis Recovery Assistance Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has appealed to the United States to maintain its…
General Former Election Chief Mahinda Deshapriya Sounds Alarm Over Unelected Provincial Councils
Veteran election official raises constitutional concerns over prolonged absence of elected representation Former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda…
General Hamas and Palestinian Factions Agree to Disarmament Framework for Gaza
Landmark Agreement Reached on Gaza Weapons Plan Hamas and several other Palestinian armed factions have reached an agreement on a document outlining a…
General Four Bodies Found as Search Continues for Missing Climbers Including Legendary Mountaineer Nirmal Purja After Devastating Avalanche
Rescue teams are racing against time to locate a group of missing climbers, including celebrated Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, after a deadly…
General ICC Unveils Host Cities and Official Brand Identity for Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the host cities and brand identity for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, marking a…
General Colombo High Court Hands Down Rigorous Imprisonment to Ex-Police Officers and Civilian for 2008 Robbery
The Colombo High Court has delivered justice in a long-running criminal case, sentencing two former police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment…
General Uma Kumaran Makes History as First British Tamil to Serve as UK Foreign Office Minister
Uma Kumaran, the Labour Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow, has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first person of British Tamil…
General United States Files WTO Complaint Against Sri Lanka Over Used Vehicle Import Tariffs
Washington Challenges Colombo's Trade Barriers on Second-Hand Automobiles The United States has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organisation…
General BASL Urges Government to Protect Judicial Independence Amid Controversial Constitutional Amendment Push
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to honour and preserve the independence of the judiciary, raising serious concerns over a…
General Sri Lankan Catholics Hold Solemn March Demanding Truth and Justice at Chemmani Mass Grave Site
A Call for Accountability at a Site of Sorrow Sri Lankan Catholics have gathered at the Chemmani mass grave site in a solemn march, raising their voices in a…
General ED Raids Coimbatore Home of Suspect Linked to Sri Lanka's 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
Indian federal investigators have searched the Coimbatore residence of a man accused in connection with the devastating 2019 Easter Sunday serial bombings in…
General Mervyn Silva Rs. 600 Million Unexplained Wealth Case: What We Know
Former Sri Lankan Minister Mervyn Silva is facing serious legal scrutiny after court proceedings in an unexplained assets case against him revealed allegations…
General Sri Lanka Emerging as a Centre for Sophisticated 'Pig Butchering' Online Scams
Sri Lanka is increasingly being identified as a growing hub for a particularly deceptive and damaging form of online fraud known as "pig butchering" scams,…
General Sajith Premadasa Urges Washington to Maintain Support for Sri Lanka's Economic Turnaround
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the United States to sustain its support for Sri Lanka as the island nation continues its slow but steady…
General Sri Lanka Opens Applications for National AI Awards 2026 to Honour Innovation Leaders
Sri Lanka is calling on individuals, organisations, and institutions to submit their applications for the National AI Awards 2026, a prestigious initiative…