General Over 500 Feared Dead in Two Catastrophic Shipwrecks Off Myanmar Coast, UN Warns
The United Nations has raised the alarm over a devastating maritime tragedy off the coast of Myanmar, with more than 500 people feared to have lost their lives…
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General Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown: Three Arrested Over Illegal Animal Parts and Jewellery in Colombo and Panadura
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested three individuals following raids in Borella and Panadura, uncovering an illegal collection of wildlife parts and…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Confirmed Cases Surpass 72,000
Island-Wide Dengue Surge Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the total number of confirmed cases…
General Sri Lanka Charts Ambitious Course for Airport and Port Expansion in 2027 Budget Blueprint
Sri Lanka is laying the groundwork for a sweeping set of infrastructure upgrades, with long-term expansion plans for Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)…
General Fact Check: Claims That One-Third of Sri Lanka's IMF Loan Was Stolen Are False and Misleading
A wave of misleading headlines circulating across Sri Lankan media platforms has sparked widespread public confusion by falsely suggesting that one-third of…
General Heated Clash Erupts Between Jaffna MP Archchuna and Fisheries Minister Chandrasekar at Kilinochchi Event
A tense confrontation between Jaffna District Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan and Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar erupted at a…
General Groundbreaking Milestone: Sri Lanka Performs Its First AI-Assisted Surgical Procedure
A New Era in Sri Lankan Healthcare Sri Lanka has taken a historic step forward in modern medicine, with the country recording its first-ever artificial…
General Lionel Messi Guides Argentina Into 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Argentina Advance to the Showpiece Event Lionel Messi has once again proven why he is considered the greatest footballer of his generation, leading Argentina…
General Government Appoints High-Level Committee to Explore Merger of EPF and ETF in Historic Pension Reform Push
Sri Lanka's government has taken a landmark step towards potentially overhauling the country's social security framework, appointing a Senior Officials'…
General Former Civil Security Force Member Arrested After Katunayake Police Shooting Incident
Investigations into a shooting incident in Katunayake have revealed that the suspect taken into custody was a former member of the Civil Security Force,…
General Sri Lanka Launches Major 250-MW Battery Energy Storage Tender in Renewable Push
Island Nation Moves to Strengthen Grid Stability Through Large-Scale Battery Storage Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its clean energy…
General Russian Oil Giants Join Bid to Supply Sri Lanka as CPC Launches Refinery Tender Process
Russian petroleum companies have entered the competition to supply fuel to Sri Lanka, as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) moves forward with opening…
General President Dissanayake Takes Stock of Critical Energy Projects Ahead of Budget 2027
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has conducted a comprehensive review of several major energy initiatives currently underway in Sri Lanka, signalling the…
General United States Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran as Trump Issues Stark Warnings
The United States has carried out a fresh series of military strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump issued…
General Argentina Players Brandish Falklands Banner in Provocative Taunt After World Cup Semi-Final Victory Over England
Argentine footballers sparked a fresh wave of controversy following their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with…
General India's NSA Doval Holds High-Level Security Talks With Sri Lanka and BIMSTEC Partners Ahead of Key Summit
India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior security officials from Sri Lanka, Thailand,…
General Uber Now Under Sri Lankan Law: What Changes for Riders and Drivers
Ride-hailing giant Uber has successfully completed its onshoring process in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to operating…
General Sri Lanka Invites Global Investors to Bid for Landmark 250 MW Grid-Scale Battery Storage Project
Sri Lanka has opened its doors to international investors for what is being described as a landmark energy infrastructure initiative — a 250 megawatt…
General Cardinal's Spokesperson Announces Legal Action Against NDF Lawmaker Over Alleged False Statement on Army Chief Extension
The media spokesperson for His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has announced that legal proceedings will be initiated against New Democratic Front (NDF)…
General Opposition Takes Judiciary Concerns to UN as Government Pushes to Extend Retirement Age for Senior Judges
The opposition has escalated its concerns over the government's proposed changes to the judiciary to the international level, with former External Affairs…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Approach 70,000 and Hospitals Struggle to Cope
Sri Lanka's dengue epidemic is rapidly escalating, with nearly 70,000 infections and 48 deaths recorded across the country so far this year, placing hospitals…
General Trump Warns Iran to 'Better Behave' as US Launches New Wave of Military Strikes
The United States carried out a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening, with President Donald Trump issuing a stark warning to…
General Scattered Showers Expected Across Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western Regions Today
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 16 July 2026, predicting isolated showers across several provinces and districts while much…
General Sri Lanka Faces 63% Chance of Very Strong El Niño Event by Late 2026, Forecasters Warn
Weather authorities have confirmed that El Niño conditions are currently active over Sri Lanka, with the phenomenon presently classified at a weak intensity…