General Sri Lanka Eyes Sky-High Future With Passenger-Carrying Drone Service Trials
Island Nation Prepares to Take Urban Mobility to New Heights Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to trial a passenger-carrying drone service, marking a bold…
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General Sri Lanka Moves to Block Imports of Goods Made Using Forced Labour
Government Takes Stand Against Exploitative Labour Practices in Global Supply Chains Sri Lanka has introduced a ban on the importation of goods that are…
General Sri Lankan Magistrates and District Court Judges Revolt Against Controversial Reform Move
Judicial Opposition Mounts Over Proposed Changes Magistrates and District Court judges across Sri Lanka have risen in strong opposition against a proposed move…
General Philippine Tourist Arrested at Sri Lanka Airport in Rs. 61.8 Million Drug Smuggling Operation
A Philippine national's visit to Sri Lanka has ended in arrest after authorities uncovered a major drug haul valued at approximately Rs. 61.8 million, in what…
General Negombo Prison Riot Death Toll Climbs to 31 in Devastating Clash
Deadly Violence Erupts Behind Bars The death toll from a violent clash that broke out inside the Negombo Prison has risen to 31, making it one of the deadliest…
General Music Community Unites in Tearful Tribute to Legendary Singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke
Sri Lanka's music community came together in a deeply moving send-off for one of the island's most beloved voices, as musicians gathered to pay their final…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Dips in 2026 Even as Island Draws Steady Stream of International Visitors
Sri Lanka's tourism sector is facing a mixed picture in 2026, with official earnings registering a decline even as the island nation continues to draw…
General TWC Capital Steers $28 Million IFC Investment into Sri Lanka's Energy and Agribusiness Sectors
Sri Lanka's financial advisory landscape has received a significant boost, with TWC Capital playing a pivotal role in facilitating two major investments by the…
General Sri Lanka Bans Imports of Goods Produced Through Forced Labour Under New Presidential Regulations
Sri Lanka has taken a firm stance against modern-day labour exploitation by prohibiting the importation of goods that are produced wholly or partly through…
General Tamil-Speaking Parties Unite in Call for Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections
Six Tamil-speaking political parties have joined forces to demand that the government move swiftly to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections, warning…
General Chandi: The One-Tusked Wild Elephant Who Became a Legend of Sri Lanka's Forests
A Rebel of the Wild In the rich tapestry of Sri Lanka's wildlife heritage, few creatures have captured the public imagination quite like Chandi — a one-tusked…
General Sri Lankan Boy Called a 'Curse' Back Home Now Faces Deportation from New Zealand
A disabled Sri Lankan boy, who was branded a "curse" in his home country due to his condition, is now facing deportation from New Zealand, where his family had…
General Sri Lanka Earns Coveted Spot on World's Top 50 Food Destinations List for 2026
Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place among the world's premier culinary hotspots, being named one of the World's Top 50 Food Destinations for 2026 — a…
General Trump Times and Beyond: Will the Era of Global Political Madness Ever End?
The world finds itself navigating an era that many observers are calling "Trump times" — a period defined by relentless political turbulence, jaw-dropping…
General Senuja Wekunagoda's Double Century Puts Sri Lanka Under-19s in Dominant Position
Young Sri Lankan batsman Senuja Wekunagoda has announced himself on the international stage in stunning fashion, stroking a magnificent double century to place…
General Sri Lanka Records Lowest Number of Live Births in Ten Years, Raising Demographic Concerns
Birth Rate Hits Decade Low Sri Lanka has recorded its lowest number of annual live births in over a decade, according to the latest available data, signalling…
General CRIB's Bold Vision to Draw Every Sri Lankan Into the Formal Financial System
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka, commonly known as CRIB, is advancing an ambitious plan to bring the entire population into the formal economy — a…
General President Rajapaksa Calls for Greater Protections for Sri Lankan Migrant Workers in Gulf Countries
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for stronger measures to protect Sri Lankan migrant workers employed in Gulf countries, acknowledging that while…
General Six Tamil Political Parties Call on Government to Conduct Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections
Six Tamil political parties have jointly urged the Sri Lankan government to hold Provincial Council elections without further delay, adding their voices to…
General Russia's Feared 'Doomsday' Plane Makes Rare Landing in Tehran
Symbolic Arrival in the Iranian Capital Russia's Ilyushin Il-80, widely known as the 'Doomsday' aircraft, has made a rare and closely watched landing in…
General US and Iran Trade Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz as Naval Blockade Looms
The United States military has confirmed it carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, escalating a dangerous confrontation between the two…
General Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran and Introduces 20% Hormuz Cargo Levy
Washington moves to tighten economic pressure on Tehran United States President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting…
General Negombo Set to Roar: Maris Motor Rally 2026 Puts City on Sports Tourism Map
Negombo is poised to cement its reputation as a premier sports tourism destination when the Maris Motor Rally 2026 — widely known as MMR 26 — makes its eagerly…
General Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Dip to Seven-Month Low in June But Remain Nearly 10% Higher Than Last Year
Worker remittances flowing into Sri Lanka fell to a seven-month low in June 2026, according to the latest available data, though the figure still represented a…