General Twenty-Six Dead as Violence Erupts at Sri Lanka Prison, Families Left Grieving
Deadly Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives Behind Bars Families across Sri Lanka are in mourning following a devastating prison riot that claimed the lives of at…
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General Minister Accepts Responsibility as Sri Lanka's Deadliest Prison Riot Leaves 26 Dead
Nation Reels From Unprecedented Prison Violence Sri Lanka is confronting the aftermath of the deadliest prison riot in its history, after violence erupted…
General Sri Lanka Named Among World's Top Budget Travel Destinations for Summer 2026 as Global Travellers Seek Affordable Luxury
Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of the most affordable and rewarding travel destinations in the world for the summer of 2026, joining a select group of…
General Afghan Cricket Mourns as Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Passes Away
Afghanistan cricket has been struck by grief following the death of former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a pioneering figure in the nation's remarkable rise in…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Exchange Holds Steady Despite Tourism Dip as China Ties and Remittances Shore Up Economy
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange position has demonstrated resilience in June 2026, even as tourism earnings registered a notable decline during the period, with…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Decline 6.2% in June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable decline of 6.2 percent in June 2026, according to the latest available data, raising fresh questions…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Presidential Pardon System with Transparent New Framework
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has taken a significant step toward reforming one of the country's most scrutinised legal processes, receiving…
General Bandaranaike Airport Bird Strike: Turkish Airlines Flight Lands Safely
A Turkish Airlines aircraft travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake to Istanbul, Turkey, has landed safely following a bird strike…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 67,000 Cases and 47 Deaths Recorded
Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge as dengue fever continues to spread across the island, with authorities recording 67,143 cases and 47…
General Sri Lanka Enters New Era of Digital Payments With Launch of First 'Tap & Pay' Mobile Wallet
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in its digital financial landscape with the launch of the country's first mobile wallet equipped with 'Tap &…
General Sri Lanka Records Mixed Results in Tourism and Remittances for June 2026
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange inflows presented a mixed picture in June 2026, with workers' remittances posting solid year-on-year growth while tourism earnings…
General Sri Lanka Introduces New Regulatory Framework Governing Presidential Pardons
Sri Lanka is set to implement new regulations governing the exercise of presidential pardons, a significant development that touches on the intersection of…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 67,000 Cases and 47 Deaths Reported
Island-wide dengue situation raises serious public health concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the country recording more than…
General UN Demands Independent Investigation into Deadly Sri Lanka Prison Violence
International Pressure Mounts Over Sri Lanka Prison Incident The United Nations has called on Sri Lankan authorities to conduct a transparent and independent…
General Fire Brigade Emergency Hotline Down — Public Urged to Dial 117
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued an urgent public notice advising Sri Lankans that the Fire Brigade's emergency hotline is temporarily out of…
General Sri Lankan Family Detained at Bangkok Airport in International Passport Smuggling Bust
Thai immigration authorities have broken up an international document smuggling ring at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, with a Sri Lankan family…
General Turkish Airlines Flight Circles Sri Lankan Waters Following Reported Bird Strike
A Turkish Airlines flight was forced to circle over waters off Sri Lanka following a reported bird strike, according to available information on the incident.…
General CAA Raids Expose Expired Medical Supplies at Private Laboratories Across Sri Lanka
Authorities Uncover Alarming Stockpiles of Out-of-Date Medical Items Officials from the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have launched a crackdown on private…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue and Remittances Dip in June After Strong May Performance
Sri Lanka's two key foreign exchange earners — tourism revenue and worker remittances — both recorded a decline in June compared to the figures posted in May,…
General Sajith Premadasa Accuses Government of Silencing Him on Paddy Price Crisis in Parliament
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has levelled serious allegations against the government, claiming he was deliberately prevented from raising concerns about…
General Sri Lanka Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister in Wake of Prison Riot
Sri Lanka's parliamentary opposition has taken decisive political action against the Minister of Justice, filing a formal no-confidence motion in the wake of a…
General Sri Lankan Family Arrested at Thai Airport in Passport Smuggling Bust
A Sri Lankan family has been apprehended at a Thai airport in connection with a passport smuggling operation, according to reports emerging from Thailand,…
General Sri Lankan Prison Inmates Subjected to Torture Following Facility Riots, Reports Reveal
Disturbing accounts have emerged from Sri Lankan correctional facilities, with reports indicating that inmates have been subjected to torture and abuse in the…
General Sri Lanka Scripts History at Centenary Blackpool Dance Festival with Championship Triumph
Sri Lanka has etched its name into the annals of competitive ballroom dancing after achieving a landmark championship victory at the prestigious Blackpool…