General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Surge 32% to US$847 Million in May 2026
Sri Lanka's worker remittances recorded a significant jump in May 2026, rising 32 percent year-on-year to reach US$847 million, underscoring the continued…
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General Sri Lanka Extends Free 30-Day Electronic Travel Authorisation to 40 Nations Including India, China and the US
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to revitalise its tourism sector by granting free 30-day Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to citizens of 40…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised at Colombo National Hospital
Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) of Sri Lanka, has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, according to…
General Vesak Pardon Descends Into Crisis as Unauthorised Releases Trigger Arrests and Political Firestorm
Presidential Mercy Gesture Unravels Into Controversy What was intended as a gesture of compassion and goodwill to mark Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist…
General One in Seven Sri Lankan Women Classified as Obese, Health Ministry Reveals
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health has disclosed a concerning public health statistic, revealing that 15 percent of women in the country are currently classified…
General Sri Lanka's Javelin Star Rumesh Inspires the Subcontinent with Diamond League Heroics, Says World Athletics Vice-President
Sri Lanka's rising javelin sensation Rumesh has drawn high praise from one of the world's most prominent athletics officials, with World Athletics…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Surge 32% to US$847 Million in May 2026
Sri Lanka recorded a significant rise in worker remittances in May 2026, with inflows climbing 32 percent year-on-year to reach US$847 million, according to…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised in Emergency Admission to Colombo National Hospital
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital…
General MP Shanakiyan Slams Arrest of Tamil Rapper, Calls State Response 'Ridiculous
Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has strongly condemned the arrest of a Tamil rapper, describing the authorities' reaction to a song as deeply troubling…
General Desperate Plea: Wife of Sallay Begs Authorities to Save Her Husband's Life
The wife of Sallay has made an emotional and urgent appeal to the relevant authorities, pleading with them to intervene and save her husband's life, according…
General Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties in New Push for Closer Cooperation
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are taking concrete steps to elevate their bilateral relationship, signalling a renewed commitment between the two South Asian…
General Sri Lanka Sees Alarming Rise in Dengue Cases in 2026 Compared to Previous Year
Dengue Situation Worsens Across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is recording a notable increase in dengue fever cases in 2026 when compared to the same period last year,…
General Sri Lanka Scraps Tourist Visa Fee for Citizens of Oman in Bid to Boost Regional Tourism
Sri Lanka has announced the waiver of tourist visa fees for citizens of Oman, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and encouraging greater travel…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Revive 25 Abandoned Health Infrastructure Projects Requiring Rs. 76 Billion
The Sri Lankan government has initiated a programme to resume and bring to completion 25 major health sector construction projects that had been left…
General China and Sri Lanka Unite to Crack Down on Cross-Border Online Gambling Networks
China and Sri Lanka have stepped up joint law enforcement cooperation in a concerted effort to dismantle cross-border online gambling operations, as…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive With Multiple Arrests Across the Island
Authorities Take Strong Action Against Corrupt Practices Sri Lanka has launched a sweeping crackdown on corruption, resulting in multiple arrests as…
General Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Faces Accusations of Sexually Abusing Underage Girl
A Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been accused of sexually abusing a minor girl, triggering widespread concern and condemnation across the island nation.…
General One in Seven Sri Lankan Women Classified as Obese, Health Ministry Reveals
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health has disclosed that approximately 15 percent of women in the country are classified as obese, raising fresh concerns about the…
General Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage Puts South Asian Javelin on the Map with Stunning Rome Performance
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage has announced himself on the global athletics stage with a breakthrough performance in Rome, reinforcing the growing narrative…
General Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free Tourist Visas for Citizens of Oman
Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of complimentary tourist visas for citizens of Oman, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting…
General UNP Challenges Think-Tank Report Comparing Legislative Output Under Sirisena and Dissanayake
The United National Party (UNP) has raised serious doubts about the credibility of a recently published think-tank report that draws comparisons between the…
General NPP Leadership Set for Election Commission Talks as Sri Lanka's Local Poll Preparations Intensify
Leaders of Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP) are scheduled to meet with the Election Commission as political parties across the island ramp up…
General Anthropic Calls for Emergency Brakes on AI Development, Citing Risk of Humans Losing Control
Artificial intelligence safety company Anthropic has issued a striking appeal to the world's leading AI firms, calling for the establishment of a coordinated…
General Drunk Driver Mows Down 72-Year-Old Woman in Horana, Killing Her Instantly
A 72-year-old woman lost her life on Saturday evening after being struck by a sport utility vehicle in the Elawella area of Horana, police confirmed. The fatal…