General Negombo Prison Riot Victims Were All Awaiting Trial, Had Not Been Convicted
All of the inmates who lost their lives during the deadly riot at Negombo Prison were unconvicted detainees — individuals who had not yet faced trial or…
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General Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Mexico, Triggering Pacific Tsunami Warning
A major earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude has struck off the southern coast of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the…
General Cricket World Mourns the Loss of Sir Garry Sobers, the Greatest All-Rounder the Game Has Ever Seen
Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies batting and bowling legend widely revered as the greatest all-rounder in the history of cricket, has passed away at his…
General Lithuania Issues Urgent Warning to Sri Lankans Over Fraudulent Job Offers
Embassy raises alarm over organised scam networks targeting job seekers The Embassy of Lithuania has issued a formal warning to Sri Lankan citizens, urging…
General Police Issue Official Statement Following Death of Former Inspector General of Police
Authorities Confirm Passing of Former IGP Sri Lanka Police have released an official statement confirming the death of a former Inspector General of Police, as…
General LPL 2026 Season Throws into Turmoil as Franchise Ownership Row Erupts on Eve of Opening Match
The Lanka Premier League has been plunged into controversy just hours before the first ball of the 2026 season was due to be bowled, with a dispute over…
General What Sri Lanka's Forced Labour Import Ban Means — And Why It Matters
Sri Lanka has moved to ban the importation of goods produced using forced labour, a significant policy shift that comes in direct response to pressure from the…
General Washington and Colombo Move to Deepen Trade and Maritime Security Cooperation
High-Level Talks Signal Growing Strategic Partnership The United States and Sri Lanka have held discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across two…
General Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa Pays Tribute to Prison Officer Killed in Negombo Unrest
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid his last respects to Sandhika Pasindu Madhusara, a prison officer who lost his life while on duty during the unrest…
General Indian Cricketer Manjot Kalra Arrested in Sri Lanka Amid LPL Match-Fixing Allegations
Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra has been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with an alleged attempt to bribe players participating in the Lanka Premier League…
General Scientists Discover New Monkey Species Sporting Striking Orange Lips in Central Africa
A previously unknown species of monkey, remarkable for its vivid orange lips and a distinctive deep, roaring call, has been officially identified by…
General Sri Lankan Exporters Demand Clarity on Forced Labour Import Ban Rules
Industry Bodies Seek Transparent Framework as New Trade Regulations Loom Sri Lanka's export community is pressing authorities for clear and comprehensive…
General Why Sri Lanka Is Banning Goods Made With Forced Labour — And What It Means for Trade With the US
Sri Lanka is moving to prohibit the importation of goods produced using forced or compulsory labour, a significant policy shift that comes in the wake of…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Money Laundering Case Adjourned to July 24
The money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been postponed, with proceedings now scheduled to resume…
General Sri Lanka Police Launch Investigation Into Death of Former Inspector General of Police
Sri Lanka Police have launched a formal investigation into the death of a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), following reports that the individual died…
General Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara and MP Jagath Manuwarna
The Colombo Additional Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Parliamentarian Jagath…
General Jaffna Kings Co-Owner Manjot Kalra Remanded Until July 31
Manjot Kalra, the former India under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer and co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, has been remanded in custody…
General Over 410,000 Girls in Sri Lanka Suffering From Malnutrition Amid Ongoing Economic Crisis
More than 410,000 girls across Sri Lanka are currently facing malnutrition, a stark consequence of the island nation's prolonged economic crisis and deepening…
General Dengue Death Toll Hits 50 as Sri Lanka Records Over 73,000 Cases in Alarming Outbreak
Island-wide dengue outbreak reaches critical levels Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, with the death toll climbing to 50 and…
General World Bank Warns Sri Lanka: Export Growth and Productivity Key to Long-Term Economic Recovery
World Bank Issues Call to Action for Sri Lanka's Economic Future Sri Lanka must place a stronger emphasis on boosting exports and improving productivity if it…
General India's U-19 World Cup Hero Manjot Kalra Arrested in Sri Lanka
Manjot Kalra, the celebrated Indian cricketer who played a decisive role in India's triumph at the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, has been arrested in…
General Court Denies Bail to Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe in Rs. 120 Million Bribery Case
The Colombo Chief Magistrate has refused bail to two prominent individuals implicated in a major bribery case involving Rs. 120 million, sending shockwaves…
General Former Sri Lanka Police Chief Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Senior Law Enforcement Figure Dies Under Tragic Circumstances Sri Lanka's former Inspector General of Police (IGP) has allegedly taken his own life, sending…
General Sri Lankan T20 Franchise Owner Arrested on Match-Fixing Charges
Authorities move against alleged corruption in domestic cricket Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the owner of a Twenty20 cricket franchise in connection…