General Chief Prelate Sets Record Straight on Temple Land Ownership Controversy
A senior Buddhist religious leader has stepped forward to dispel widespread misconceptions surrounding the ownership and administration of temple lands in Sri…
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General Colombo Bourse Kicks Off September with Strong Gains as ASPI Closes in on 21,400 Mark
Sri Lanka's stock market opened the month of September on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) pushing close to the 21,400 level as investor…
General MAS Holdings' India Pivot: What It Means for Sri Lanka's Garment Industry
Sri Lanka's apparel giant MAS Holdings is reportedly expanding its footprint in India while simultaneously reducing operations on home soil, raising serious…
General Sajith Slams Government Over 'Absolute Negligence' Ahead of Twin El Niño Disasters
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a sharp attack on the Government, accusing it of "absolute negligence" in its failure to adequately prepare for…
General Taiwanese Man Wins Adultery Case But Lands Behind Bars After Using Robot Vacuum to Spy on Wife
A Taiwanese man found himself in a bittersweet legal predicament after successfully proving his wife's infidelity in court — only to be handed a prison…
General Met Department Forecasts Multi-Province Showers Across Sri Lanka for September 1
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for September 1, 2026, warning residents across several provinces and districts to expect periods…
General Sri Lanka Set to Host Landmark SEARIC Regional Summit in 2026
Sri Lanka is preparing to take centre stage on the regional diplomatic calendar, with the island nation confirmed as the host of the SEARIC Summit in 2026,…
General Death Toll Climbs Past 900 as Nepal and Tibet Glacial Flood Crisis Deepens
Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet continued their desperate search through thick mud and debris on Monday, marking a sixth consecutive day of operations…
General Former Sri Lankan Minister Taken Into Custody Over Alleged Misappropriation of State Funds
A former Sri Lankan minister has been arrested by authorities in connection with the alleged misuse of government funds, marking the latest in a series of…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Rethinks Its Approach: Quality Earnings Over Visitor Numbers
A Strategic Pivot for the Island's Key Industry Sri Lanka's tourism authorities are charting a new course for one of the country's most vital economic sectors,…
General National Savings Bank Group Posts Rs.22.5 Billion Operating Profit in First Half of 2026
The National Savings Bank Group (NSB) has reported a robust operating profit of Rs.22.5 billion for the first half of the 2026 financial year, signalling…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Surpass US$10 Billion in First Seven Months of the Year
Milestone figure signals growing momentum in Sri Lanka's trade recovery Sri Lanka has recorded a significant economic milestone, with total export earnings…
General SJB Demands Speaker's Response Over Allegations Levelled Against Chief Justice
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called on Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne to clarify what steps he intends to take following a series of allegations made…
General Cricket Transformation Committee Vows Clean Elections and New Constitution Before November
Sri Lanka's Cricket Transformation Committee has given a strong public assurance that a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be formally adopted…
General Arjuna Mahendran Extradition Efforts Hit Dead End, Says Public Security Minister
Sri Lanka's bid to bring former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran back to the island to face justice over the controversial 2015 Treasury bond scam…
General Maldivian National Freed After Eight Years on Death Row in Sri Lanka
A Maldivian national has been released from a Sri Lankan prison after spending eight years on death row, bringing an end to a prolonged and harrowing ordeal…
General Sri Lanka's Schafter Confident of Reclaiming ICC Hosting Rights
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) official Ashley de Silva Schafter has expressed confidence that the board can successfully make its case to the International Cricket…
General Sri Lanka's Booming Luxury Property Market Leaves Regulators Playing Catch-Up
A Market Growing Faster Than the Rules That Govern It Sri Lanka's luxury real estate sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, with high-end developments…
General Sri Lanka's Services Exports Surge Over 20% in July Despite Financial Sector Slump
Sri Lanka's services exports recorded a robust growth of 20.07 percent in July 2026, a notable achievement for the island nation's economy even as the…
General Jetstar to Launch Australia's First Direct Budget Flights to Sri Lanka in Historic Aviation Move
A New Era of Affordable Travel Between Australia and Sri Lanka Budget airline Jetstar is set to make aviation history by launching Australia's first non-stop…
General Forty Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Rally Against Proposed 22nd Amendment
A broad coalition of forty professional organisations and trade unions has thrown its weight behind the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in mounting…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Climbs to 8% as Rising Energy Costs Squeeze Households
Energy Prices Drive Consumer Costs Higher Sri Lanka's inflation rate has risen to 8%, with mounting energy costs identified as a key driver behind the…
General Foreign Embassy Official Faces Police Complaint Over Alleged Assault on Ex-Sri Lanka Military Officer
A police complaint has been filed against an official attached to a foreign embassy in Sri Lanka following allegations that the individual spat at and…
General Recruited Across Continents: How Putin's War Machine Is Drawing Fighters From Asia and Africa
A Global Recruitment Network Fuelling the Russia-Ukraine War Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has given rise to a sprawling international recruitment operation…