General Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Beloved Veteran Singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke at 68
Sri Lanka's music community is in mourning following the passing of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke, who died at the age of 68, her family has…
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General Sri Lanka U19 Stun India With Last-Wicket Thriller to Claim Youth ODI Series
Sri Lanka's Under-19 cricket side produced a dramatic, nerves-of-steel performance to defeat India Under-19 by a single wicket in the third and decisive Youth…
General Sri Lanka's Deceptive Calm: Why Apparent Stability Could Be the Nation's Greatest Risk
A Warning Beneath the Surface Sri Lanka's economy has shown remarkable signs of recovery in recent months, with inflation cooling, the rupee steadying, and…
General Sajith Hits Back at Critics, Defends SJB Against Violence Accusations in Parliament
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa delivered a sharp rebuke in Parliament on Thursday, expressing strong displeasure at what he described as attempts by groups…
General Supreme Court Rules Against Weerawansa in JVP Intellectual Property Dispute
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has upheld a ruling by the Colombo Commercial High Court ordering former Minister Wimal Weerawansa to pay one million rupees in…
General Two Prison Officers Beaten to Death in Brutal Attack at Sri Lankan Jail
Shocking Violence Rocks Sri Lankan Prison System Two prison officers have lost their lives following a savage attack carried out within a Sri Lankan…
General Sri Lankan Universities Shut Doors and Go Online as Dengue Crisis Surpasses 65,000 Cases
Sri Lankan universities have been forced to close their physical campuses and transition to online learning as the country grapples with a rapidly escalating…
General Government Warns Migrant Workers Against Illegal Broker Scams Targeting Israel-Bound Jobseekers
The Sri Lankan government has issued a stern warning to prospective migrant workers, urging them not to fall prey to unlicensed brokers who are reportedly…
General Private Sector Steps Up With Funding to Restore Colombo's Ailing Beira Lake
A fresh effort to restore one of Colombo's most iconic urban water bodies is gaining momentum, with private funding now pledged to support a specialised…
General Sri Lanka U19 Beat India by 1 Wicket to Win Youth ODI Series 2026
Sri Lanka's Under-19 cricket team delivered a stunning performance under pressure, defeating India Under-19 by a single wicket in the third and deciding Youth…
General ADB Projects Sri Lanka's Economy to Grow at 4% in 2026
Positive Outlook for Sri Lankan Economy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Sri Lanka's economic growth at four percent for the year 2026, signalling…
General AKD Pledges District-Level Emergency Funds in Upcoming National Budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government intends to establish dedicated contingency funds for each district of the country as part…
General Military to Reopen Road to Historic Palaly Temple After 35 Years of Closure
In a significant development for communities in the Northern Province, the Sri Lankan military has agreed to reopen a road leading to a temple in the Palaly…
General Amnesty International Demands Sri Lanka Account for Deaths Following Prison Transfers
Rights Body Calls for Urgent Accountability Amnesty International has called on Sri Lankan authorities to provide a full and transparent account of deaths that…
General Alleged Pyramid Scheme Operator Eyes Sri Lankan Television Market With New Channel Launch
An individual with alleged ties to pyramid scheme operations is reportedly making moves to enter Sri Lanka's mainstream media landscape, with plans to launch a…
General India and Japan Forge Stealth Warship Alliance Amid Growing Doubts Over US Reliability
India and Japan have agreed to jointly develop stealth technology for naval warships, in a significant defence partnership that signals shifting allegiances in…
General Negombo Prison Tragedy Shines Harsh Light on Sri Lanka's Broken Correctional System
A Crisis Long Ignored The tragedy that unfolded at Negombo Prison has jolted Sri Lanka into a long-overdue reckoning with the state of its correctional…
General Nearly 300 Buddhist Monks Named in Abuse Allegations as Senior Prelate Hits Back with Defamation Claims
A mounting controversy has gripped Sri Lanka's Buddhist establishment as allegations of abuse have been levelled against nearly 300 monks, even as a senior…
General Indian National Among Three Dead as Gang Violence Erupts Inside Negombo Prison
A violent outbreak inside the Negombo prison has left at least three inmates dead, including an Indian national who was being held in detention at the…
General Sri Lanka Under-19s Seal Series Victory Over India With Stunning One-Wicket Thriller
Sri Lanka's Under-19 cricket side have claimed a memorable series victory against their Indian counterparts, edging a nerve-shredding final encounter by a…
General Colombo Stocks Slide as Middle East Conflict Dampens Investor Confidence
Sri Lanka's stock market closed in negative territory as intensifying conflict in the Middle East cast a shadow over investor sentiment, dragging equities…
General Sri Lanka Police Launch Public Drive to Report Suspicious Wealth Accumulation
Sri Lanka Police have launched a public appeal urging citizens to come forward with information about individuals who appear to have acquired substantial…
General Parliament Passes Money Laundering Amendment Bill With Special Majority
Sri Lanka's Parliament has taken a significant legislative step in the fight against financial crime, with the Speaker announcing that the Prevention of Money…
General Sajith Distances Himself from Kaushalya's Claims Over SJB Party Appointments
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa has publicly stated that he was unaware of any authority held by MP Kaushalya to make decisions regarding…