General Foreign Investors Snap Up Over US$8.5 Million in Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds
Foreign investor confidence in Sri Lanka's financial markets has received a notable boost, with overseas buyers purchasing more than US$8.5 million worth of…
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General Sri Lanka Weighs Fuel Price Revision Options, Says Energy Minister
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister has indicated that the government is actively exploring a range of options to revise fuel prices in the country, signalling a…
General Tamil Groups Take to the Streets in Northern Sri Lanka Over Unmet Political Demands
Tamil political parties and civil society activists staged weekend protests across the Northern Province, directing sharp criticism at President Anura Kumara…
General Court of Appeal Forms Three-Judge Panel to Hear Contempt Case Against Wimal, Gammanpila and Dilith
The Court of Appeal has taken a significant step by appointing a three-judge bench to examine a contempt of court complaint filed against prominent political…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Fuel Price Hike as Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Oil Supply
Sri Lanka's government is considering a revision of fuel prices before the end of the month, as disruptions to global oil supply chains continue to mount in…
General Wildlife Officers Arrest Suspect Over Illegal Leopard Tooth Pendant and Ivory Items Listed Online
Sri Lankan wildlife authorities have made an arrest following the seizure of a leopard-tooth pendant and a number of ivory items that were allegedly being…
General Sri Lanka Fuel Distributors Urge President Dissanayake to Step In as Lanka IOC and Sinopec Slash Diesel Supplies
Fuel distributors in Sri Lanka have called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to intervene urgently after two major fuel suppliers — Lanka IOC and Sinopec —…
General Sajith Urges United Front to Combat El Niño and La Niña Threats to Sri Lanka
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a strong call for collective action, urging the government, the opposition, and the general public to join forces…
General Sri Lanka Set for England Tour in 2026 as Schedule and Fixtures Confirmed
Sri Lanka's cricketing calendar has received a significant boost with the official announcement of the schedule, fixtures, and squad details for their upcoming…
General Sri Lankan Army Acknowledges Misconduct by Soldiers Deployed in Haiti as Troops Return Home
The Sri Lankan Army has officially acknowledged that a number of its soldiers committed crimes during their peacekeeping deployment in Haiti, as the troops…
General UK Dodges Question on International Accountability Mechanism for Sri Lanka's Chemmani Mass Grave Site
Britain has declined to give a direct answer on whether it supports the establishment of an international mechanism to investigate the Chemmani mass grave site…
General Welikade Prison Officer Nabbed for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs Hidden in Shoes
A prison officer attached to Welikade Prison has been taken into custody after he was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility concealed…
General Railway Unions Set to Launch Two-Day Strike Action, Disrupting Train Services
Commuters across Sri Lanka are bracing for significant disruptions to train services as several railway unions have announced their intention to proceed with a…
General Aravinda de Silva's Mother Passes Away, Cricket Legend in Mourning
Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva is in mourning following the passing of his beloved mother, Rani de Silva, who was widely regarded as a cherished…
General Cricket Injury Exposes Alarming Gaps in Sri Lanka Cricket's Medical Preparedness
The adequacy of medical support at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) domestic tournaments has come under intense scrutiny following an injury incident involving…
General From Cricket Pitches to Olympic Podiums: Dinesh Pathirage Sets Sights on Gold for Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan athlete who once chased leather on cricket fields has now set his ambitions on a far grander stage — the Olympic Games. Dinesh Pathirage, having…
General Sri Lanka Asserts Sovereignty at UNHRC: 'Development Is Not Charity
Sri Lanka has delivered a firm and pointed message to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), declaring that development assistance extended to…
General SLPP Organiser Sagara Kariyawasam Defends Alcohol Use at Party Rallies
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) organiser Sagara Kariyawasam has sparked controversy after publicly stating that the party cannot instruct supporters to…
General Point Pedro Residents Stage Protest Demanding Removal of Military Camps from Northern Sri Lanka
Demonstrators gather in Point Pedro to voice long-standing grievances over military presence Residents of Point Pedro in the Jaffna District took to the…
General Tourist's Surprise Encounter With Sri Lankan Bat Captures the Internet's Attention
A tourist visiting Sri Lanka has found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after a bat unexpectedly clung to him during his trip, with…
General European Banks Rush to Repatriate Gold Reserves From the United States
A quiet but significant shift in global financial confidence A growing number of European financial institutions and central banks are quietly moving their…
General Indian Pacer Hit With Fine After Women's Asia Cup 2026 Victory
An Indian pace bowler has been handed a ten percent fine following India's triumph at the Women's Asia Cup 2026, casting a minor shadow over what was otherwise…
General England to Host Sri Lanka for Exciting T20 and ODI Series in 2026
Cricket fans in Sri Lanka have plenty to look forward to as the national side is set to tour England in 2026 for a series featuring both Twenty20…
General SLMC National List MP Abdul Wahid Steps Down from Parliament
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has formally tendered his resignation from Parliament, marking a notable…