General Drought-Hit Polonnaruwa Farmers Begin Receiving Crop Damage Compensation
Farmers in the Polonnaruwa district who suffered significant crop losses due to the ongoing dry weather conditions have begun receiving financial relief, as…
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General Dialog and Ria Money Transfer Join Forces to Transform Remittances for Sri Lanka's 20 Million Mobile Users
Sri Lanka's leading telecommunications provider Dialog Axiata has announced a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, one of the world's largest…
General Dutch Ambassador: Benelux Sandbox Initiative Could Unlock New EU Trade Opportunities for Sri Lanka
A Strategic Gateway to Europe Sri Lanka could significantly expand its trade footprint within the European Union by taking advantage of the Benelux sandbox…
General Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary Attends High-Level Indo-Pacific Military Conference in Canada
Sri Lanka Represented at Major Regional Defence Gathering Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary has travelled to Canada to represent the island nation at the…
General MP Namal Rajapaksa Taken Into Custody by Anti-Bribery Commission
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations…
General The 19-Year-Old Lankan Cricketer Who Counts Bradman, Waugh and Lara Among His Cricketing Ancestors
Sri Lanka may have found its next great cricketing talent — a 19-year-old who carries one of the most extraordinary family trees in the history of the game,…
General Two Workers Pulled Alive from Nepal Hydropower Tunnel After Nine Days Trapped Underground
In a remarkable rescue that has captivated the region, two men have been pulled out alive after spending nine harrowing days trapped inside a hydropower tunnel…
General Sri Lankan Firm Ventureskey Clinches Xero Partner of the Year Title for Rest of Asia at 2026 Awards
Sri Lankan business solutions, accounting and financial services firm Ventureskey has once again etched its name in the record books, claiming the prestigious…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Reported Cases Exceed 96,000
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue crisis, with the total number of reported cases across the…
General Worshipping Mothers in Public While Women Are Trafficked in Private: Sri Lanka's Glaring Contradiction
A Nation Caught Between Reverence and Reality Sri Lanka has long prided itself on a deep cultural reverence for mothers and women, celebrating them through…
General Sri Lanka's Garment Exporters Miss Out on US Tariff Refund Bonanza
Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are facing a significant disadvantage in the United States market, finding themselves unable to benefit from a tariff refund…
General US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Set for Official Visit to Sri Lanka
High-Level American Delegation to Strengthen Maritime Ties The Chairman of the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is scheduled to make an official…
General UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Scheduled for Presentation on September 7
A United Nations human rights report focusing on Sri Lanka is set to be formally presented on September 7, according to information made available to local…
General Thousands of Development Officers Stage Island-Wide Protests Demanding Rights and Recognition
Mass Demonstrations Erupt Across the Island Thousands of development officers took to the streets across Sri Lanka in a widespread series of protests, voicing…
General Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Double in Alarming Global Health Warning
Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Cancer Fatalities Revealed Deaths from cancers linked to alcohol consumption have doubled over recent decades, according to…
General DCSL PLC Crowned Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Spirits Brand in Century-Long Legacy of Excellence
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has been officially recognised as the country's most valuable spirits brand, an accolade bestowed by global brand…
General American Premium Water Clinches Gold at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
American Premium Water has emerged as a standout winner at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026, securing a coveted Gold award at one of the island's most prestigious…
General Sri Lanka Hit by Double Injury Blow as Mendis and Binura Ruled Out of England T20I Series
Sri Lanka's preparations for their upcoming T20I series against England have been dealt a significant setback, with two key players — wicketkeeper-batter Kusal…
General Former Minister Johnston Fernando Taken Into Custody by Anti-Corruption Commission
High-Profile Arrest Shakes Sri Lankan Political Circles Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been placed under arrest by the Commission to Investigate…
General Two Wounded in Colpetty Housing Complex Shooting as Suspect Taken Into Custody
Two individuals were injured and rushed to hospital following a shooting incident that took place at a housing complex in Colpetty on Wednesday morning, police…
General Dasun Shanaka Etches His Name in CPL History With Record-Breaking Century
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has written himself into Caribbean Premier League folklore, blasting the fastest century ever recorded in the…
General Sri Lankan-Origin Tech Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Declares America 'The Best Country in the World
Sri Lankan-born venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya has made headlines after publicly declaring the United States to be the greatest…
General Super El Niño' Warning Raises Fresh Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Drought Crisis and Fragile Economy
Climate Scientists Sound Warning as Sri Lanka Braces for Intensified Weather Disruption Sri Lanka, still navigating the difficult road to economic recovery,…
General Communist Party of Sri Lanka Slams Defence Ministry's Bid to Court NATO Partnership
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) has issued a sharp condemnation of the Ministry of Defence following its announcement that Defence Secretary Sampath…