General Police Open Fire as Violence Erupts at Negombo Prison, Around 25 Injured
Fresh unrest has broken out at the Negombo Prison, leaving around 25 people injured after a violent clash erupted between inmates and prison officers,…
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General The Long Road Back: How Sri Lanka Can Reclaim Its Upper-Middle-Income Status
Sri Lanka, which has endured one of the most severe economic crises in its modern history over the past three years, now faces the formidable challenge of…
General ESOL Premier Campus Brings UK-Accredited OCN London Qualifications to Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan students and working professionals now have direct access to internationally recognised United Kingdom qualifications following a landmark…
General Inside Sri Lanka's Knock-Off of a Knock-Off Uniqlo — And the Rare "Pikachus" You'll Find There
Sri Lanka has long been familiar with counterfeit fashion, but a curious discovery making waves online takes the concept of imitation retail to an entirely new…
General From Warzone to Harvest Zone: How Cargills Kist Turned Kilinochchi Into a Flourishing Agricultural Hub
When the Cargills Kist primary food processing plant quietly opened its doors in the Ariviyal Nakaram area of Kilinochchi back in 2013, there were no…
General Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Is the Nation Trapped in a Political and Financial Quagmire?
Sri Lanka finds itself navigating an uncertain path as questions mount over whether the island nation has become ensnared in a deepening political and…
General Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Military Deployment to Haiti
Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over reports that Sri Lanka is considering deploying military personnel to Haiti as part of an…
General Retirement Age Row: President's Parliament Bid to Calm Judicial Crisis Falls Flat
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's effort to contain the political firestorm surrounding his government's controversial proposal to extend the retirement…
General UAE Distributes Dh1 Million in Aid to Families of Dubai Crash Victims in Sri Lanka and India
Heartbreaking personal stories have begun to emerge from the families of victims affected by a devastating crash in Dubai, as the United Arab Emirates…
General Sri Lanka Climbs Back to Upper-Middle-Income Status in Latest World Bank Rankings
Sri Lanka has reclaimed its upper-middle-income country status according to the latest World Bank income classification update, marking a significant milestone…
General Haaland's Late Brace Stuns Brazil as Norway Reach First World Cup Quarterfinal
Erling Haaland delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, scoring two late goals to hand Norway a stunning 2-1 victory over…
General Met Department Forecasts Showers and Strong Winds Across Several Provinces on 6 July
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 6 July 2026, warning residents in several parts of the island to expect scattered showers and…
General Protect Our Children: The Case for Banning Social Media Access for Under-16s in Sri Lanka
A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action Sri Lanka faces a pressing and increasingly urgent challenge that authorities can no longer afford to ignore — the…
General Sri Lanka's Securities Regulator Extends Perpetual Treasuries Suspension for Another Six Months
Sri Lanka's financial regulatory authority has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) by a further six months, citing the need to allow…
General Sri Lanka and China EXIM Bank Move Closer to Sealing Central Expressway Funding Deal
Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of China have held discussions on strengthening development cooperation, with both parties pushing to finalise a…
General Sri Lankan Legal Community Pushes Back Against Proposal to Alter Judges' Retirement Age
A significant chorus of opposition has emerged from within Sri Lanka's legal fraternity against proposals to amend the mandatory retirement age for judges,…
General Mahinda Rajapaksa Vows to Stay in Politics, Accuses Government of Witch-Hunt
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has made it clear he has no intention of stepping away from political life, while launching a sharp attack on the current…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Demands Bold Action, Not Empty Words
The death of a young university student at Ruhuna from dengue fever has once again cast a harsh spotlight on Sri Lanka's seemingly endless battle with a…
General Two Killed, Over 30 Injured in Violent Negombo Prison Clash; Two Inmates Reportedly Escape
A violent confrontation between rival groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison turned deadly yesterday afternoon, leaving two prisoners dead and more than 30…
General Gurbaz's GSL Deal Sparks Questions Over LPL Withdrawal
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's decision to pull out of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) has come under renewed scrutiny following the Afghanistan…
General Sri Lanka to Join India, Nepal and Malaysia at ITM Jaipur 2026 as Global Tourism Expo Gears Up for Major Gathering
Sri Lanka is set to participate in the International Tourism Mart (ITM) Jaipur 2026, joining a growing list of nations including India, Nepal, Malaysia and…
General Mannar's 50 MW HayWind Wind Farm Reaches Milestone as Final Turbine Shipment Arrives
The construction of the HayWind Wind Power Plant in Mannar has reached a significant milestone, with the final consignment of turbines for the 50-megawatt…
General Twenty Inmates Hospitalised Following Violent Clash Inside Negombo Prison
A violent confrontation between two groups of detainees inside Negombo Prison has left twenty inmates requiring hospitalisation, authorities have confirmed.…
General Two Inmates Killed, Several Wounded in Deadly Sri Lanka Prison Clash
A violent confrontation inside a Sri Lanka prison has left two inmates dead and several others injured, authorities confirmed, raising fresh concerns about…