General 200 Japanese Tourists Arrive in Sri Lanka on Group Flight
Sri Lanka has welcomed a major influx of Japanese visitors, with 200 tourists from Japan arriving in the island nation as part of a significant group tour,…
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General Colombo Fort Set for Major Transformation Under World Bank-Backed Heritage Tourism Initiative
Historic District to Be Reimagined as Premier Cultural Destination Sri Lanka is embarking on an ambitious plan to redevelop Colombo Fort, one of the island's…
General Sri Lanka's Opposition Feels the Void Left by Its Missing Kingmaker
A Political Force No Longer at the Table Sri Lanka's fractured opposition is grappling with a growing sense of loss — the absence of a unifying political…
General Iceland Holds Historic EU Referendum With Outcome Too Close to Call
Voting has concluded in Iceland's highly anticipated referendum on whether the country should restart its membership negotiations with the European Union, with…
General Agriculture Is Sri Lanka's Top Investment Bet Right Now, Says Deputy Minister
Sri Lanka's agriculture sector has been identified as the country's most promising area for sustainable investment returns in the near term, according to a…
General ICC Strips Sri Lanka of Women's Champions Trophy Hosting Rights Amid Government Interference Concerns
Sri Lanka has been stripped of its rights to host the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, with the International Cricket Council citing persistent concerns…
General Mass Graves Are Proof of State Failures, Says Minister Rathnayake
Highways and Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has described mass graves found across Sri Lanka as tragic and lasting evidence of the failures of successive…
General Parliament Set to Debate Abolition of Chief of Defence Staff Post Next Week
Sri Lanka's Parliament is preparing to take up a significant debate on the future of the country's top military coordination role, with the Second Reading of…
General Government Explores Legal Options to Repatriate Former Central Bank Chief Arjuna Mahendran
Sri Lankan authorities are actively exploring all available legal channels to bring former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran back to the country,…
General Youth Arrested After Reckless Driving Incident Near Colombo's Independence Square
A young driver has been taken into custody by Police following a reckless driving incident detected near Independence Square in Colombo, authorities confirmed.…
General Healing Hearts: The Sri Lankan Surgeon Dedicating His Life to Cardiothoracic Medicine
In the high-stakes world of cardiac surgery, few professionals embody dedication quite like Dr. Rajitha Y. de Silva, a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon…
General 650 Investment Proposals Reflect the Strength and Depth of India-Sri Lanka Relations
The sheer volume of investment and cooperation proposals exchanged between India and Sri Lanka in recent times tells a compelling story — one of two…
General Teenager Killed, Child Injured as Cab Loses Control in Sapugaskanda
A 15-year-old boy has lost his life and another child sustained serious injuries after a cab veered off the road and struck them in the Sapugaskanda area,…
General Nuwara Eliya Woman Killed by Husband in Axe Attack Following Domestic Dispute
A 43-year-old woman has lost her life in a tragic act of domestic violence in the Nuwara Eliya district, after she was allegedly attacked with an axe by her…
General Sri Lanka Bids Farewell to Legendary Author and Journalist Vijita Fernando at 99
Sri Lanka has lost one of its most celebrated literary figures with the passing of veteran author and journalist Vijita Fernando, who died on Thursday at the…
General Seven Tamil Nadu Fishermen Return Home After Two Years Behind Bars in Sri Lanka
Seven fishermen from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu have returned to Chennai following the completion of their two-year prison sentences in Sri Lanka, bringing…
General Kapil Dev Slams India for Failing to Capitalise on Follow-On Against Sri Lanka
Cricket legend Kapil Dev has raised serious questions about India's tactical decision-making after the team failed to secure a victory despite enforcing the…
General Sri Lanka Women Face UAE in Asia Cup 2026 Opener — How to Catch the Action Live
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team are set to take on the United Arab Emirates in Match 2 of the Women's Asia Cup 2026, giving local fans an early opportunity to…
General Indian Royals Defeat Sri Lankan Lions by 12 Runs in Qualifier 2 Thriller
The Indian Royals secured a commanding victory over the Sri Lankan Lions by 12 runs in a high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash, keeping their campaign firmly alive and…
General Sri Lanka Begin Asia Cup Title Defence with Winning Start Thanks to Vimukthi and Ayodhya
Sri Lanka have kicked off their Asia Cup title defence on a positive note, with standout performances from Vimukthi and Ayodhya proving decisive in securing a…
General Sri Lanka Shatter Records to Launch Asia Cup Campaign in Stunning Fashion
Lions Roar Into Asia Cup With Historic Victory Sri Lanka got their Asia Cup campaign off to a dream start, registering a record-breaking win that sent…
General CAA Dismisses Social Media Claims of Milk Powder and Yoghurt Price Increases as False
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has moved to dispel misinformation circulating on social media, firmly denying claims that the prices of milk powder and…
General Tibet Landslide Crisis Deepens as Rising Lake Levels Heighten Fears of Further Disaster
Rescue teams operating in the landslide-stricken region of Tibet remain on high alert as water levels in a debris-formed lake continue to rise, raising serious…
General Pakistan Cricket Fraternity Rallies Behind Imprisoned Former PM Imran Khan
Growing Concern Within Cricket Community A growing number of prominent figures from Pakistan's cricketing world are raising their voices in support of former…