General Massive Blaze Tears Through Grandpass Neighbourhood, Destroying Around 25 Homes
Fire Breaks Out in Mahawatta Area of Grandpass, Colombo A devastating fire has swept through a densely packed residential area in Mahawatta, Grandpass,…
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General Sri Lanka's President Eyes New Growth-Focused IMF Agreement as Current Programme Nears Conclusion
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that Sri Lanka is actively exploring the possibility of entering into a new deal with the International…
General Australian Border Force Intercepts Traveller Carrying Risky Sri Lankan Biological Souvenirs
Australian biosecurity authorities have intercepted a traveller arriving from Sri Lanka who was found to be carrying items that raised serious concerns at the…
General Mathews Slams Selectors Over Lahiru Udara Snub, Warns of Wider Confidence Crisis
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has spoken out sharply against the national selection panel, expressing disbelief over the decision to drop opening…
General IMF Forecasts Steady Growth for Sri Lanka at 4% in 2026, Easing to 3.7% in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has projected that Sri Lanka's economy will grow at a rate of 4% in 2026, before moderating slightly to 3.7% in 2027,…
General Son of Notorious Underworld Figure 'Middeniya Kajja' Nabbed With Foreign Firearm in Weeraketiya Raid
The son of a notorious underworld figure known as 'Middeniya Kajja' has been taken into custody after police officers discovered a foreign-manufactured firearm…
General Viral Claims About Muslim Birth Rates and Sinhalese Abortions Debunked by Fact-Checkers
A set of alarming statistics circulating widely on social media has claimed that Sri Lanka records approximately 385,000 Muslim births and 750,000 Sinhalese…
General Namal Rajapaksa Denied Bail, Remanded Until October 27 in Airbus Bribery Case
Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been refused bail and will remain in custody until October 27, as legal proceedings continue in connection with the…
General IMF Praises Sri Lanka's Digital Payment Transformation Powered by GovPay and LankaQR
Global Financial Body Recognises Sri Lanka's Leap Towards a Cashless Economy The International Monetary Fund has commended Sri Lanka for its remarkable…
General President AKD Eyes Battery Concessions to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption Among Households
Government Weighs Incentives for Home Solar Users President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signalled that the government is actively exploring concessions aimed…
General President Dissanayake Announces Private Sector Access to Sri Lanka's Power Transmission Network
A Major Shift in Energy Policy Sri Lanka is preparing to open its power transmission sector to private investment, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has…
General Sajith Calls for Urgent Legal Reforms to Uphold the Dignity of Buddhist Clergy
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged authorities to move swiftly in amending existing laws and regulations to better protect the dignity and sanctity…
General Thailand to Recruit Sri Lankan Workers for the First Time in Historic Labour Agreement
Thailand is preparing to open its doors to Sri Lankan workers for the first time, marking a significant development in bilateral labour relations between the…
General Imprisoned Monk Gnanasara Thera Threatened Suicide Amid Deep Distress, Claims Fellow Cleric
A Buddhist monk spearheading efforts to secure the release of the controversial and imprisoned Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has alleged that the…
General University Student Arrested Over Social Media Posts Critical of Government
A university undergraduate has been taken into custody by Sri Lankan authorities after allegedly publishing content on social media that was critical of the…
General Chinese National Nabbed by Colombo Crimes Division Over Alleged Port City Investor Extortion Scheme
A Chinese national has been taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following allegations that he was operating an extortion racket…
General Four Jamaicans Arrested in Colombo After Police Raid Uncovers Over 1kg of Cocaine
Four Jamaican nationals, including two women, have been arrested following a raid on a hotel and shopping complex in Colombo, after authorities discovered more…
General Sri Lanka Secure Final Berth Alongside Bangladesh in Thrilling Tournament Run
Sri Lanka have booked their place in the final of the ongoing tournament, joining Bangladesh as the two sides set to contest the championship decider in what…
General Nepal Looks to Power Sri Lanka Through India in Landmark Hydropower Export Plan
A Regional Energy Vision Takes Shape Nepal is exploring the possibility of exporting its abundant hydropower electricity to Sri Lanka, using India's national…
General Sajith Premadasa Calls for Parliamentary Committee Meeting Over Ven. Gnanasara's Case
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stepped in to raise concerns over the case involving Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, formally requesting that a…
General Army Commander Recognises Lance Corporal's Heroic Act in Rescuing Drowning Four-Year-Old
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, has commended and formally honoured Lance Corporal L. H. V. Jayanath for his…
General Sri Lanka's Anti-Terror Law Draws Sharp Criticism Over Broad Powers That Could Silence Public Dissent
Sri Lanka's newly enacted anti-terrorism legislation has come under intense scrutiny from civil society groups, legal experts, and human rights advocates, who…
General Underworld Money Trail Exposed: Police Uncover Financial Middleman Linking Sri Lanka's Organised Crime Networks
Sri Lanka Police investigating the country's organised crime underworld have made a significant breakthrough, uncovering what investigators believe to be a…
General Sri Lanka Has Sufficient Fuel Stocks, Minister Assures Public
Sri Lanka's government has moved to calm public concerns, with a senior minister assuring citizens that there is no impending fuel shortage in the country and…