General Trump Expresses Support for a United Ireland in Surprising Diplomatic Statement
United States President Donald Trump has said he would "love" to see a united Ireland, in a statement that has drawn significant attention from political…
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General PM Harini Amarasuriya Represents Sri Lanka at Historic Food Systems Summit in Bhutan
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has participated in the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, held in the Kingdom of Bhutan,…
General Sri Lanka Raises Rs. 120 Billion Through Medium and Long-Term Government Bond Auction
Sri Lanka's government has successfully raised Rs. 120 billion through the sale of Treasury bonds maturing in 2030, 2034, and 2037, in a move aimed at managing…
General Sri Lanka to Overhaul SIM Card Registration Rules in Major Policy Shift
New Regulations Set to Transform How Sri Lankans Register Mobile SIM Cards Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce significant changes to the way SIM cards are…
General Father Lion Returns": Viral SLPP Video Builds Buzz Around Mahinda Rajapaksa's Upcoming Rally
A promotional video circulating widely on social media has captured the attention of Sri Lankan political observers ahead of an upcoming Sri Lanka Podujana…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Hold Steady at USD 6.9 Billion as August Remittances Surge to USD 748.6 Million
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves have stabilised at USD 6.9 billion, signalling continued economic resilience as the island nation presses forward with…
General CPC Holds Firm on Fuel Prices Amid Rising Global Oil Costs
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that it will not be raising domestic fuel prices in the immediate term, even as global oil prices continue…
General Government Pledges Rs. 65 Billion to Transform 26 Sri Lankan Cities Under 'Life Cities' Initiative
The Sri Lankan government has unveiled an ambitious urban development programme, committing Rs. 65 billion to modernise 26 cities across the island under a…
General IMF Launches Seventh Review Talks With Sri Lanka Under Ongoing Bailout Programme
The International Monetary Fund has commenced discussions with Sri Lanka as part of the seventh review of the country's ongoing economic recovery programme,…
General Spinners Set to Steal the Show as Sri Lanka and India Clash for Asia Cup Glory
A Spinner's Battle Awaits in the Asia Cup Final The stage is set for one of cricket's most anticipated regional showdowns, as Sri Lanka and India prepare to…
General Tragedy Strikes Valachchenai Temple Festival as 13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Firework Explosion
A 13-year-old boy has lost his life following a fatal firework accident that occurred during an annual religious festival held at a temple in Valachchenai,…
General Sri Lanka Stands Alone as Only Nation With Improved Perception of UN in Global Survey
Sri Lanka has emerged as the sole country to record an improvement in public perception of the United Nations among 37 nations surveyed in a major…
General Sri Lanka Plans Groundbreaking Universal Basic AI Programme to Stem Digital Dollar Outflow
Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of launching what could become the world's first universal basic artificial intelligence pilot programme, an ambitious…
General CMTA Sounds Alarm Over Rs.40 Billion Revenue Leak in Sri Lanka's Auto Sector
The Ceylon Motor Traders' Association (CMTA) has issued an urgent appeal to authorities, calling for immediate action to address what it describes as a…
General AKD and Mahinda Rajapaksa to Face Off With Rival Rallies in North Central Province
Two major political rallies are set to take place in the North Central Province this Saturday, pitching the ruling party and the opposition against each other…
General Father of Alleged Drug Trafficker Shiran Basik Nabbed Over Luxury Apartment Deal
The father of alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with the suspicious purchase of a high-value…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 97,000 in 2026
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation in 2026, with the National Dengue Control Unit reporting a total of 97,027 confirmed cases recorded…
General Saudi Arabia Denounces Houthi Strikes on Southern Civilian and Economic Sites After 73 Injured
Kingdom Issues Strong Condemnation Following Wave of Attacks Saudi Arabia has issued a forceful condemnation of a series of attacks carried out by Houthi…
General Remarkable Recovery: Sri Lanka Women Stun Pakistan to Reach Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team produced a stunning comeback victory against Pakistan in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup, winning by four wickets…
General Sri Lanka Kicks Off Ambitious 'Life Cities' Programme to Transform Urban Landscape
Government Launches First Phase of Landmark Urban Development Initiative Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards modernising its urban infrastructure…
General Rohingya Refugee Pleads With Sri Lanka to Release Detained Asylum Seekers
A Rohingya refugee has made an urgent appeal to Sri Lankan authorities, calling for the release of asylum seekers who remain in detention in the island nation,…
General US Praises Sri Lanka's Supply Chain Resilience as a Model for Global Trade
The United States has lauded Sri Lanka's economic resilience, suggesting that if global supply chains were built with the same level of robustness demonstrated…
General Probe Ordered Into Sasheendra Rajapaksa's Alleged Role in Moneragala Tank Bund Demolition
An official investigation has been ordered to determine whether former State Minister of Water Supply and Irrigation Sasheendra Rajapaksa played any role in…
General Union Assurance Shines at NAFLIA 2026 with Four National Honours
Union Assurance, widely recognised as Sri Lanka's longest-established private life insurance provider, has reinforced its standing as an industry leader by…