General Sri Lanka Monitors 47 Vessels After US Issues Warning Over Iranian Ships
Sri Lanka is currently tracking 47 vessels following a formal alert issued by the United States regarding Iranian ships operating in the region, Foreign…
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General Sri Lanka Railway Workers to Stage 48-Hour Strike on September 17-18 Over Unresolved Demands
Strike Action Threatens Rail Services Across the Island Sri Lanka's railway trade unions have announced a 48-hour work stoppage scheduled for September 17 and…
General Buckle Up: Seat Belt Enforcement on Expressways to Begin September 19, Minister Announces
Wearing seat belts on expressways will become a legal requirement from September 19, Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament…
General Japanese Ambassador Urges Sri Lanka to Embrace Export-Led Growth and Strengthen Ties with Japan and Southeast Asia
Japan's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, has called on Sri Lanka to pivot towards an export-oriented industrial model and deepen economic partnerships…
General FUTA Lecturers Strike September 2026: Demands and University Impact
University lecturers across Sri Lanka are set to stage a one-day strike tomorrow, the 9th, as the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA)…
General Sajith Warns Judiciary Concerns Could Undermine Sri Lanka's Foreign Investment Drive
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised serious concerns over the state of Sri Lanka's judiciary, warning that perceptions of court interference could…
General Sri Lanka Women Claim Narrow Victory Over Bangladesh in Asia Cup Clash
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team delivered a gritty performance to edge out Bangladesh in their latest Women's Asia Cup encounter, securing a hard-fought…
General Sajith Accuses 'Job Mafia' of Crushing Thousands of Israelis Employment Dreams
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited hundreds of frustrated job seekers gathered in protest at the Polduwa junction on Wednesday, lending his voice to…
General Sri Lanka Railways to Launch Online Season Ticket Service for Private Sector Workers from October 1
Private-sector employees across Sri Lanka will soon be able to purchase railway season tickets through an online platform, with the new service set to go live…
General Hilton Yala Marks Three Years of Blending Luxury Hospitality with Sri Lanka's Wild Heart
A Milestone in Safari-Inspired Luxury Hilton Yala has reached a significant milestone, commemorating three years of delivering world-class hospitality nestled…
General Sri Lanka Closes Core Zone of Drought-Stricken National Park to Tourists Amid El Niño Threat
Authorities Act to Protect Wildlife as Water Sources Dry Up Sri Lanka has moved to restrict tourist access to the central areas of one of its most celebrated…
General Nations Trust Bank Launches Rs 13.8 Billion Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base
Nations Trust Bank, one of Sri Lanka's prominent private sector lenders, has announced plans to raise Rs 13.8 billion through a rights issue, in a move aimed…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Major Refinery Expansion, Seeks Joint Venture Partner to Double Processing Capacity
Sri Lanka is moving forward with an ambitious plan to double its petroleum refining capacity within the next four years, as the country actively seeks a joint…
General Supreme Court Delivers Determination on Media Professionals' Bill, Speaker Informs Parliament
Sri Lanka's Parliament received a significant update regarding proposed media legislation after the Speaker announced the Supreme Court's determination on the…
General UN Human Rights Council Set to Review Fresh Report on Sri Lanka
Geneva Session to Scrutinise Sri Lanka's Human Rights Situation The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is scheduled to take up the latest report…
General Namal Rajapaksa Granted Permission to Attend Parliamentary Session
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has been granted permission to attend a session of Parliament, according to reports emerging from…
General CID Arrests Wife Seven Years After Retired Soldier's Abduction and Murder in Kirindiwela
A 49-year-old woman has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the abduction and murder of a retired soldier…
General Colombo High Court Delays Proceedings in Case Against Notorious Drug Lord Shiran Basik
The Colombo High Court has postponed hearing the case filed against notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik, with proceedings adjourned to a future date,…
General Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Several Sri Lankan Provinces Today
Residents in parts of Sri Lanka have been advised to brace for significant rainfall today, with meteorological authorities warning that certain areas could…
General Two Thai Nationals Caught Smuggling Rs. 51 Million Worth of Drugs Through Bandaranaike International Airport
Two Thai nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake after customs and law enforcement officers discovered…
General Unbeaten Sri Lanka Face Pakistan in Thrilling Women's U19 Asia Cup Semi-Final
Sri Lanka's under-19 women's cricket team will carry an unblemished record into their highly anticipated semi-final clash against Pakistan, setting the stage…
General School Principal Nabbed for Demanding Rs. 250,000 Bribe for Student Admission
A principal of a prominent school in the Rumassala area of Unawatuna was taken into custody on Monday (07) after being caught soliciting a bribe of Rs. 250,000…
General Sri Lanka and Japan Join Forces to Boost Investment Climate and Build Export Industrial Corridor
Bilateral Efforts Intensify to Attract Investors and Drive Industrial Growth Sri Lanka and Japan have ramped up collaborative efforts to resolve outstanding…
General CAL Flags Reform Fatigue as Key Threat to Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka's economic turnaround has gained credibility in the eyes of investors and analysts, but a leading capital market firm is sounding the alarm over the…