General Sri Lanka Earns Coveted Spot on World's Top 50 Food Destinations List for 2026
Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place among the world's premier culinary hotspots, being named one of the World's Top 50 Food Destinations for 2026 — a…
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General Trump Times and Beyond: Will the Era of Global Political Madness Ever End?
The world finds itself navigating an era that many observers are calling "Trump times" — a period defined by relentless political turbulence, jaw-dropping…
General Senuja Wekunagoda's Double Century Puts Sri Lanka Under-19s in Dominant Position
Young Sri Lankan batsman Senuja Wekunagoda has announced himself on the international stage in stunning fashion, stroking a magnificent double century to place…
General Sri Lanka Records Lowest Number of Live Births in Ten Years, Raising Demographic Concerns
Birth Rate Hits Decade Low Sri Lanka has recorded its lowest number of annual live births in over a decade, according to the latest available data, signalling…
General CRIB's Bold Vision to Draw Every Sri Lankan Into the Formal Financial System
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka, commonly known as CRIB, is advancing an ambitious plan to bring the entire population into the formal economy — a…
General President Rajapaksa Calls for Greater Protections for Sri Lankan Migrant Workers in Gulf Countries
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for stronger measures to protect Sri Lankan migrant workers employed in Gulf countries, acknowledging that while…
General Six Tamil Political Parties Call on Government to Conduct Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections
Six Tamil political parties have jointly urged the Sri Lankan government to hold Provincial Council elections without further delay, adding their voices to…
General Russia's Feared 'Doomsday' Plane Makes Rare Landing in Tehran
Symbolic Arrival in the Iranian Capital Russia's Ilyushin Il-80, widely known as the 'Doomsday' aircraft, has made a rare and closely watched landing in…
General US and Iran Trade Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz as Naval Blockade Looms
The United States military has confirmed it carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, escalating a dangerous confrontation between the two…
General Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran and Introduces 20% Hormuz Cargo Levy
Washington moves to tighten economic pressure on Tehran United States President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting…
General Negombo Set to Roar: Maris Motor Rally 2026 Puts City on Sports Tourism Map
Negombo is poised to cement its reputation as a premier sports tourism destination when the Maris Motor Rally 2026 — widely known as MMR 26 — makes its eagerly…
General Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Dip to Seven-Month Low in June But Remain Nearly 10% Higher Than Last Year
Worker remittances flowing into Sri Lanka fell to a seven-month low in June 2026, according to the latest available data, though the figure still represented a…
General President Dissanayake Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka's Public Transport System
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for the development of a high-quality, affordable public transport system that is accessible to all Sri Lankans,…
General Six Tamil Political Parties Call on Government to Conduct Long-Overdue Provincial Council Elections
Six Tamil political parties have jointly called on the Sri Lankan government to hold Provincial Council elections without further delay, adding their voices to…
General How Russia Uses a Sri Lanka Cargo Route to Smuggle Japanese Tech Into Its War Machine
A detailed investigation published by The New York Times has lifted the lid on a covert Russian operation to smuggle Western and Japanese technology into its…
General Death Toll Rises to 25 as Deadly Violence Erupts Inside Sri Lankan Prison
Deadly Unrest Grips Sri Lankan Correctional Facility A catastrophic outbreak of violence inside a Sri Lankan prison has claimed the lives of at least 25…
General Sri Lanka U-19s Seize Control as Wekunagoda Blazes Unbeaten Double Century Against India
Sri Lanka's Under-19 side made a stunning statement on the opening day of the Youth Test against India, with young batsman Wekunagoda producing a breathtaking…
General Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery: A Fragile Triumph or an Unfinished Battle?
Sri Lanka has, by many visible measures, stepped back from the edge of the abyss. The fuel queues that once stretched for kilometres are gone. Supermarket…
General Sri Lanka's Tourism Revenue Hits 32-Month Low in June 2006, Falling Nearly 11% Year-on-Year
Sri Lanka's tourism sector recorded its weakest revenue performance in nearly three years during June 2006, with earnings falling 10.9 percent compared to the…
General Christian Leaders Call for Urgent Prison Reforms Following Deadly Mahara-Style Riot in Sri Lanka
Christian leaders across Sri Lanka have raised their voices in a firm call for comprehensive prison reforms following a deadly riot that claimed the lives of…
General Sri Lanka's Minority Parties Unite Under Common Platform to Amplify Shared Grievances
Sri Lanka's minority political parties have taken a significant step toward collective advocacy, joining forces to establish a common platform through which…
General Tears Across the Miles: Sri Lankan Woman in Dubai Breaks Down Watching Her 56-Year-Old Mother Collect Master's Degree Live
In a moment that captured the hearts of many, a Sri Lankan woman working in Dubai was moved to tears as she watched her 56-year-old mother walk across the…
General Indian Visitor Stunned by Sri Lanka's Smooth Roads: 'Not One Pothole
Sri Lanka has received an unexpected but heartwarming compliment from an Indian traveller whose recent visit to the island nation left her genuinely astonished…
General Sri Lanka U-19 Dominate Day One of First Youth Test as Wekunagoda Smashes Unbeaten Double Century Against India
Sri Lanka's Under-19 side made a commanding statement on the opening day of the first Youth Test against India U-19, powered by an extraordinary unbeaten…