General Twelve Lives Lost as Fire Engulfs Sri Lankan Nursing Home
A devastating fire tore through a nursing home in Sri Lanka, claiming the lives of at least 12 people in a tragedy that has sent shockwaves across the country…
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General Kusal Mendis Steers Sri Lanka to Commanding 41-Run Victory
Sri Lanka secured a convincing 41-run victory in their latest cricket encounter, with wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis playing a pivotal role in guiding the…
General IMF Releases Another $695 Million to Sri Lanka, But Economic Challenges Persist
Sri Lanka has received a fresh disbursement of $695 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking another tranche under the country's ongoing…
General US Tariff Threat Looms Over Sri Lanka's Export Sector, Chamber Warns
Industry Leaders Sound Alarm Over Trade Competitiveness Sri Lanka's export sector faces a serious challenge as newly imposed United States tariffs threaten to…
General Sri Lanka Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for Indian PM Modi's Upcoming Visit
Colombo Prepares for High-Profile Diplomatic Visit Sri Lanka has expressed keen anticipation ahead of an expected visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
General Harsha de Silva Sounds Alarm Over Rupee Depreciation Amid Growing Economic Concerns
Opposition parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the recent weakening of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar, cautioning…
General Rumesh Pathirage Hurls Sri Lanka Into History With Asia's Second-Greatest Throw of All Time
A Record-Breaking Moment for Sri Lankan Athletics Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Pathirage has etched his name into the annals of Asian sporting history, producing…
General Care Home Tragedy: Owner Arrested After Midnight Fire Claims 12 Lives in Sri Lanka
The owner of a care home in Sri Lanka has been taken into custody following a devastating overnight fire that killed at least 12 people, according to…
General 100 Days of Conflict: How the US-Israel War on Iran Is Reshaping Gulf Security
A Region Forced to Rethink Everything As the United States and Israel's military campaign against Iran crosses the 100-day mark, the Gulf states find…
General Sri Lanka and US Mark Historic Milestone as Navy Commissions Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Samudravijaya
Sri Lanka and the United States have jointly celebrated the commissioning of the Sri Lanka Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel, SLNS Samudravijaya, marking a…
General Ceylon Chamber Sounds Alarm Over US Labour Tariffs, Urges Government to Act Fast
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has raised serious concerns following the United States government's announcement of new labour-related tariffs targeting…
General Sri Lanka Calls for Restraint After Kuwait Airport Attack Leaves Three Nationals Injured
Sri Lanka has voiced serious concern following a violent attack on civilian infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport that left three Sri Lankan citizens…
General Colombo Court to Rule on Psychiatric Evaluation Request for Suresh Sallay on June 10
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has scheduled June 10 as the date on which it will deliver its decision regarding a request to direct the Director of a…
General Twelve Dead in Sri Lanka Care Home Blaze as Owner Taken Into Custody
A devastating fire tore through a care home in Sri Lanka overnight, claiming the lives of at least 12 people and prompting authorities to take the facility's…
General Twelve Elderly Residents Killed in Devastating Sri Lanka Care Home Fire
Tragedy Strikes Elderly Care Facility At least twelve people have lost their lives following a devastating fire that broke out at an elderly care home in Sri…
General WHO Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Had Dangerous Head-Start, Raising Global Alarm
The head of the World Health Organization has sounded a stark warning over the latest Ebola outbreak, cautioning that the deadly virus had gained a significant…
General US-Donated Naval Patrol Vessel P628 Docks at Port of Colombo
A patrol vessel gifted to Sri Lanka by the United States Government has arrived at the Port of Colombo, marking a significant moment in the ongoing defence…
General Colombo Stocks Extend Losing Streak as Investors Flock to Fixed Income Options
The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its downward trend as investor appetite shifted away from equities toward fixed income instruments, reflecting a broader…
General Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Calls on Government to Act Fast Over US Labour Tariff Threat
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has raised the alarm over a proposed 12.5 per cent labour-related tariff announced by the United States, urging the Sri Lankan…
General Parliamentary Oversight Committee to Scrutinise Controversial US$2.5 Million Treasury Payment
A report examining the disputed transfer of US$2.5 million in Treasury funds — originally earmarked for an Australian company but redirected to an unauthorised…
General Deadly Sri Lanka Care Facility Fire Raises Urgent Questions About Safety Standards
A Tragedy That Demands Accountability The devastating fire that tore through a care facility in Sri Lanka has left the nation in mourning and prompted serious…
General Twelve Lives Lost as Fire Engulfs Sri Lankan Nursing Home
Deadly Blaze Claims Elderly Residents A devastating fire tore through a nursing home in Sri Lanka, killing at least 12 people in a tragedy that has sent…
General Nissanka Shines as Sri Lanka Claim Commanding 41-Run Victory Over West Indies in First ODI
Sri Lanka got their One Day International series against the West Indies off to a winning start, defeating the visitors by 41 runs in the opening match of the…
General Colombo Equities Market Extends Losing Streak as Investors Flock to Fixed Income Options
Selling Pressure Mounts on the Colombo Stock Exchange Sri Lanka's stock market continued its downward trajectory as investor appetite for equities waned, with…