General Sri Lanka Appoint New Captain to Lead Test Cricket Side
Sri Lanka have named a new captain to lead the national Test cricket team, marking a fresh chapter in the island nation's cricketing history. The appointment…
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General NDB Bank Fraud Swells to Rs. 13.6 Billion as Final Audit Exposes Deep Governance Failures
The full scale of fraudulent activity at NDB Bank has come into sharp focus following the completion of a final audit, which has revealed that the total…
General Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka's Test Captain Ahead of Pakistan Series
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially confirmed the appointment of Kusal Mendis as the national team's new Test captain, with the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman set…
General World Bank Flags Persistently High Child Stunting Rates as Major Concern for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Struggles to Address Chronic Child Malnutrition, Says World Bank Sri Lanka continues to face a serious and persistent public health challenge, with…
General Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh Air Forces Unite for Joint Military Exercise in Rajasthan
The air forces of Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh have come together for a multinational military exercise taking place in the Indian state of Rajasthan,…
General Sri Lanka and Japan Forge Partnership to Boost Skilled Employment Pathways from 2027
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards expanding overseas employment opportunities for its skilled workforce, with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign…
General Postal Workers Sound Alarm Over Alleged Illegal Exports at Central Mail Exchange
Staff at Central Mail Exchange voice growing unease over suspicious parcel activity Postal employees have raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities…
General Sri Lanka's 2028 Budget Framework Reveals 20% Surge in Recurrent Expenditure With Reduced Capital Spending
Sri Lanka's government has tabled the 2027 Appropriation Bill, outlining a significant 20 percent increase in recurrent expenditure compared to the previous…
General Over 4.5kg of 'Ice' Seized in Ja-Ela Drug Bust, Suspect Arrested
A significant haul of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as "Ice," has been seized by police following a raid on a residence in Ja-Ela, with one…
General Sri Lanka's Road Death Toll Surpasses 2,000 in Less Than Ten Months
More than 2,000 people have lost their lives in road accidents across Sri Lanka in the first nine months and a few days of 2026, a deeply troubling figure that…
General Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Test Captain
End of an Era at the Helm Sri Lanka's Test cricket leadership has undergone a significant shift after Dhananjaya de Silva announced his resignation as the…
General Dhananjaya de Silva Relinquishes Sri Lanka Test Captaincy
Sri Lanka's Test cricket has entered a period of transition after Dhananjaya de Silva announced his resignation as the national team's Test captain, stepping…
General Heavy Security Forces Deployed in Rawalpindi as Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 Series Approaches
Pakistani authorities have ramped up security measures in Rawalpindi ahead of the upcoming Twenty20 international series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with…
General Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Multiple Regions Across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is bracing for a bout of intense rainfall, with meteorological authorities forecasting precipitation exceeding 100 millimetres in several parts of…
General Central Bank Warns of Key Financial Risks as Systemic Risk Survey Results Released
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has published the key findings of its Systemic Risk Survey for the second half of 2026, shedding light on the primary…
General Montana Governor Greg Gianforte Set to Visit Sri Lanka in Bid to Boost Agricultural Trade and Security Ties
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and the island…
General Sri Lanka Faces Critical Shortage of Psychiatrists Amid Growing Mental Health Concerns
Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant shortage of psychiatrists, raising serious concerns about the country's ability to adequately address the mental…
General Washington Deepens Military Partnership with Sri Lanka Amid Tensions with Iran and China
US Moves to Consolidate Strategic Foothold in South Asia The United States has been actively working to strengthen its military ties with Sri Lanka, a…
General Three Dead, Dozens Wounded as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Airports
Three civilians have lost their lives and at least 36 others have been injured following attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, with Yemen's Houthi movement…
General Indra Traders Expands FOTON Service Network with New Ja-Ela Centre Amid Metro Bus Fleet Growth
Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd, the exclusive authorized agent for Chinese commercial vehicle brand FOTON in Sri Lanka, has officially opened a new service centre in…
General Sri Lanka's Export Development Board Establishes 24 Advisory Committees to Drive Export Growth Through 2029
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has taken a significant step towards bolstering the country's export sector with the appointment of 24 new…
General President AKD Designates CCIB as Official Detention Centre Under Anti-Terror Law
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, exercising his authority as Minister of Defence, has formally designated the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) as…
General Elderly Retired Teacher Sisters Found Brutally Murdered at Habaraduwa Home
Two elderly sisters, both retired teachers, have been found murdered at their residence in the Pitiduwa area of Habaraduwa, sending shockwaves through the…
General Measles Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Climbs Past 1,100 With Eight Lives Lost in Single Day
Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing as Hospitalisations Surge A devastating measles outbreak continues to tighten its grip, with the cumulative death toll rising…