General Three-Wheeler Fares Stay Put Even as Petrol Prices Fall, Operators Confirm
Despite a recent reduction in petrol prices, commuters hoping for relief at the three-wheeler meter will be left disappointed, as operators have confirmed that…
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General Sri Lanka and United States Kick Off Joint Military Exercise Atlas Angel II
Sri Lanka and the United States have launched a joint military exercise named Atlas Angel II, marking another significant step in defence cooperation between…
General Sri Lanka Flagged Under 'Elevated Concern' as Climate Risks and Energy Costs Threaten Food Security Ahead of Maha Season
UN Report Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Compounding Vulnerabilities Sri Lanka has been placed under an "Elevated Concern" classification — Tier 2 — in a joint…
General Sri Lanka Steps Up Surveillance of Iranian-Flagged Ships in Waters Near Its Exclusive Economic Zone
Sri Lanka has intensified its monitoring of Iranian-flagged vessels operating in the maritime zones surrounding its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), authorities…
General Sri Lanka Ranks Third for Most Public Holidays in the World
Sri Lanka has secured the third position worldwide for having the highest number of public holidays, placing the island nation among a select group of…
General UN Warns Sri Lanka Faces Heightened Climate and Food Security Threats Amid El Niño
Sri Lanka is among the countries facing significantly elevated risks to its climate systems and food security as the El Niño weather phenomenon continues to…
General AI Security Crisis: Critical Vulnerabilities in Artificial Intelligence Systems Surge Tenfold in First Half of 2026
Alarming Rise in AI Security Flaws Raises Global Concerns A damning new report has revealed that vulnerabilities discovered within artificial intelligence…
General Former Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake Taken Into Custody
Veteran politician and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake was arrested on Wednesday after appearing before a commission, marking a significant development…
General Over 250 Japanese Visitors Arrive in Sri Lanka in Major Tourism and Investment Push
More than 250 Japanese tourists and investors have chosen Sri Lanka as the destination for a special visit, marking a significant moment for the island…
General Damith Fonseka Pushes Back Against Sigiriya Land Controversy, Calls Claims Overblown
Actor Denies Severity of Allegations Linked to Protected Cultural Site Sri Lankan actor Damith Fonseka has spoken out against allegations that he was…
General Growth vs Governance: Sri Lanka's Economists Clash Over the Right Path to Recovery
Debate Intensifies Among Economic Experts A sharp divide has emerged among Sri Lanka's leading economists over what should take centre stage in the country's…
General Sri Lanka Plans Mandatory Licensing Regime for Teachers and Education Professionals
Sri Lanka is moving towards establishing a mandatory registration and professional licensing system for teachers and other education sector professionals, in a…
General Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Travels to Bhutan for Global Food Systems Summit
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on Monday, August 31, embarking on an official visit to Bhutan to participate in the Global Food…
General Rare Plant 'Lost' for 170 Years Rediscovered in Sri Lanka
A Botanical Marvel Returns After Nearly Two Centuries A rare plant species that had not been recorded for approximately 170 years has been rediscovered in Sri…
General 66 Organised Crime Suspects Repatriated and Rs. 6 Billion in Assets Frozen Since New Government Took Office
Major Crackdown on Organised Crime Yields Significant Results Sri Lankan authorities have made significant strides in tackling organised crime since the…
General TBWA\ Sri Lanka Clinches Top Spot at 2026 Dragons of Asia Awards
TBWA\ Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted number one position at the 2026 Dragons of Asia Awards, marking a landmark achievement for the Colombo-based creative…
General Digital Summit Asia Set to Cement Sri Lanka's Place as a Regional Digital Powerhouse
Sri Lanka is poised to take a significant step forward in establishing itself as a leading digital hub in the Asian region, with the upcoming Digital Summit…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Tax Case: Players Beat Inland Revenue
Sri Lanka's professional cricketers have emerged victorious in a significant legal and financial battle against the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), marking a…
General Iran Claims Drone Strike on US Military Assets at UAE Air Base
Iran's military has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting United States military assets stationed at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab…
General Three Missing Swimmers Recovered Dead After Pamunugama Sea Tragedy
Authorities have recovered the bodies of a woman and two young girls who went missing after being swept away while swimming along the Epamulla sea coast in the…
General Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases in Jordan After American Strike on Larak Island
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting two American military bases in…
General Decades in Limbo: Tamil Nadu's Sri Lankan Refugees Face Uncertain Path Back Home
A Generation Caught Between Two Worlds For tens of thousands of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who have spent years — in many cases decades — sheltering in Tamil…
General Sri Lankans Continue to Struggle as Economic Hardship Grips Household Finances
Ordinary Sri Lankans are facing mounting financial pressure as rising living costs and shrinking disposable incomes force families across the island to…
General Search Underway After Woman and Three Children Swept Out to Sea Near Pamunugama
A 35-year-old woman and three young children have gone missing after being swept away by strong sea currents while bathing at Epamulla beach in the Pamunugama…