General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Case Count Nears 70,000
Alarming Surge in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a serious dengue fever outbreak, with the total number of reported cases…
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General All 21 Dead in Negombo Prison Riot Were Remand Prisoners, Not Convicted Inmates, Says Department of Prisons
Remand Suspects Account for All Fatalities in Deadly Negombo Prison Unrest The Department of Prisons has confirmed that every one of the 21 inmates who lost…
General Revisiting the 2007 Cricket World Cup Final: Australia's Triumph Over Sri Lanka
The 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and Sri Lanka remains one of the most memorable encounters in the history of the sport, a match that…
General Pakistan Pace Star Shaheen Shah Afridi to Make LPL Debut with Kandy Royals
Sri Lanka's premier T20 franchise tournament is set to receive a significant boost this week with the confirmation that Pakistan's premier fast bowler Shaheen…
General Sri Lanka's Construction Boom Hits a Wall: 10,000 Skilled Workers Urgently Needed
Sri Lanka's booming construction industry is facing a serious labour crisis, with the country falling significantly short of the skilled tradespeople needed to…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Falls 12% in H1 2026, Sector Pivots to Premium
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a significant setback in 2026, with foreign exchange earnings from the industry declining by 12% during the first half…
General Fraud, Failure and Tragedy: The Damning Story Behind Sri Lanka's $2.5 Million Finance Ministry Scandal
Parliament Receives Shocking COPF Report on Finance Ministry Cybercrime Fraud A deeply troubling picture of institutional failure, negligence and human cost…
General Tamil Political Parties Push for New Constitution and Greater Regional Autonomy in Sri Lanka
Tamil political parties in Sri Lanka have intensified their calls for greater autonomy, urging the current government to move decisively toward adopting a new…
General Dengue Crisis Deepens in Sri Lanka as Cases Approach 70,000 and Death Toll Climbs to 48
Island-wide dengue situation reaches alarming levels Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the total number of reported cases approaching…
General How Smugglers Hid Rs 450M in Cigarettes Inside Cold Storage Panels
Sri Lanka Customs officers have uncovered a sophisticated cigarette smuggling operation, seizing a massive consignment of 3.6 million illicit cigarettes with…
General Death Toll Climbs as Sri Lanka Prison Officers Die From Injuries Sustained in Violent Unrest
The death toll from a violent incident at a Sri Lankan prison has risen after correctional officers who had sustained injuries subsequently succumbed to their…
General Kanjipani Imran Still at Large: Police Urge Public to Report Tips
Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued an urgent public appeal seeking information that could lead to the arrest of notorious underworld figure and alleged…
General Thishya and Kashya Crowned Under-12 Champions at Vision Care Colombo Tennis Championship
Two young tennis stars have announced themselves on the local circuit after claiming the Under-12 singles titles at the Vision Care Colombo Championship 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Adopts Landmark National Policy to Tackle Financial Crime
Government Formalises Framework to Combat Money Laundering and Financial Fraud Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in strengthening its financial governance…
General Sri Lanka Opens Global Tender for Major 250 MW Battery Energy Storage Project
Island Nation Seeks International Partners for Landmark Energy Storage Initiative Sri Lanka has invited bids from international companies for a significant 250…
General Sri Lanka Secures $35 Million ADB Funding Package to Expand Rooftop Solar Power Nationwide
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its renewable energy ambitions, with the Cabinet of Ministers approving a financing package worth $35 million…
General Samagi Jana Balawegaya Faces Internal Rift as One-Third of MPs Demand Independent Voice
Sri Lanka's main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is grappling with a deepening internal crisis, with approximately one-third of its…
General Government Dismisses Cover-Up Allegations Over Deadly Negombo Prison Unrest
The government has firmly denied accusations that it is hiding the full truth behind the fatal disturbances that erupted at the Negombo prison, with Cabinet…
General Customs Officers Uncover Rs. 450 Million Illegal Chinese Cigarette Stash Hidden in Refrigerated Panels
Sri Lankan authorities have made a major smuggling bust, seizing an illegal consignment of Chinese cigarettes estimated to be worth Rs. 450 million, cleverly…
General Welikade Riot Lays Bare Sri Lanka's Festering Prison Crisis of Drugs, Violence and Overcrowding
A violent riot that erupted inside one of Sri Lanka's most notorious prisons has thrown a harsh spotlight on the deeply entrenched problems plaguing the…
General Sri Lanka Earns Global Recognition as One of the World's Top 50 Food Destinations for 2026
Island Nation Celebrated for Its Rich and Diverse Culinary Heritage Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place among the world's top 50 food destinations for…
General Sri Lankan-Born Academic Sir Nishan Canagarajah Receives Knighthood at Buckingham Palace
Nishan Canagarajah, a Sri Lankan-born academic who rose from the hardships of a conflict-ravaged homeland to the highest levels of British academia, has…
General Sri Lanka Secures $35 Million ADB Funding Package to Drive Rooftop Solar Expansion
Sri Lanka has secured a significant financial package totalling $35 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), combining loans and grants to accelerate the…
General UNODC Opens Door for Sri Lanka to Reclaim Stolen State Assets
International Body Signals Support for Asset Recovery Efforts Sri Lanka may have a credible pathway to reclaiming state assets that were illegally moved…