General Nanda Malini: Life and Legacy of Sri Lanka's Celebrated Music Icon
Sri Lanka is grieving the loss of one of its most celebrated musical icons, as funeral arrangements have been announced for veteran singer Nanda Malini, whose…
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General Laser Beams at Perahera Elephants Will Lead to Immediate Arrest, Police Warn
Authorities have issued a stern warning to the public ahead of this year's Kandy Esala Perahera, cautioning that anyone found pointing laser beams at elephants…
General School Principal Stabbed to Death by Students in Indian State of Telangana
Authorities in the southern Indian state of Telangana have arrested two students in connection with the brutal murder of a school principal who was stabbed 27…
General Sri Lanka Scales Back 2026 Tourism Goals Amid Middle East Conflict Impact
Sri Lanka has revised downward its tourism arrival and revenue targets for 2026, following a notable decline in high-end visitor numbers attributed to…
General Health Minister Pledges Week-Long Fix for Cancer Drug Shortage in Government Hospitals
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged a critical shortage of Filgrastim injections at government hospitals across Sri Lanka, assuring Parliament…
General Parliament Erupts Over BASL's "Threat" Allegation Against Government
A heated exchange broke out in Parliament this week after Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa challenged the Bar Association of Sri…
General Trump Threatens Harshest-Ever Economic Crackdown on Iran and Its Trade Partners
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose what he describes as the most severe economic measures ever directed against Iran, warning…
General Israeli Embassy Raises Concern Over Protest Staged at Jewish Site in Sri Lanka
The Israeli Embassy in Sri Lanka has formally expressed alarm following a protest that took place at a Jewish site on the island, drawing international…
General Fourteen Lamborghinis Transit Through Sri Lanka Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Fourteen Lamborghini luxury sports cars have made an unexpected stopover in Sri Lanka, arriving at Hambantota Port before being transported overland to…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Devastating El Niño Impact With Heavy Rains and Severe Drought Expected
Island Nation on Alert as Historic El Niño Threatens Extreme Weather Disruption Sri Lanka is preparing for what experts are describing as one of the most…
General Malaysian Auto Giant Proton Makes Its Entry Into Sri Lanka's Automotive Market
Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton has officially entered the Sri Lankan market, marking a significant development in the island nation's automotive…
General Fake Quote Falsely Attributed to Former Sri Lankan Official on Retirement Age — AFP Fact Check
Fabricated Statement Circulates Online A misleading graphic circulating on social media has falsely attributed a quote about raising the retirement age to a…
General Sri Lanka Stands Alone as South Asia's Most Universally Liked Nation, Pew Research Reveals
Sri Lanka has emerged as the only country in South Asia that is viewed favourably by all of its neighbouring nations, according to new findings from a major…
General Sri Lanka Races Towards Commercial Air Taxi Future With Pilotless Drone Technology
Island Nation Positions Itself as Regional Pioneer in Urban Air Mobility Sri Lanka is making significant strides towards becoming one of the region's early…
General Man Arrested After Attempting to Smuggle 30 Batteries Into Magazine Prison by Throwing Parcel Over Wall
A suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly attempting to hurl a parcel packed with prohibited items over the perimeter wall of Magazine Prison in…
General Fitch Maintains AA- Rating for Commercial Bank of Ceylon with Stable Outlook
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed its strong vote of confidence in Commercial Bank of Ceylon, maintaining the bank's National…
General Home Lands Skyline Clinches Double Gold at BestWeb.LK Awards 2026
Home Lands Skyline has cemented its standing as a leader in Sri Lanka's digital landscape, walking away with two coveted Gold Awards at the BestWeb.LK Awards…
General 7,000 Sri Lankans at Risk of Deportation from Israel — Government Vows Action
Approximately 7,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers currently employed in Israel are facing the threat of deportation, according to claims raised by the opposition,…
General Pakistan Set to Stage Thrilling ODI Tri-Series Featuring Sri Lanka and England
Three Nations to Compete in Landmark One-Day Series on Pakistani Soil Pakistan is set to host a highly anticipated One-Day International tri-series featuring…
General Colombo Residential Land Prices Climb 6.7% in First Half of 2026
Property Market Shows Steady Growth in Western Province Capital Residential land prices in Colombo have risen by 6.7 percent during the first half of 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Greenlights Rs25.6 Billion Contract with Maga Engineering to Complete Sethsiripaya III Development
Sri Lanka has approved a major construction contract worth Rs25.6 billion with local firm Maga Engineering for the development of Sethsiripaya III, marking a…
General Speaker Reports Four New Legal Challenges Filed Against 22nd Amendment
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has informed Parliament that four additional petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution have been filed,…
General BASL Calls for Delay in Parliamentary Briefing Amid Government Opposition
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally requested that a proposed briefing session for Members of Parliament be postponed, following objections…
General Sri Lanka Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Second Test as Mendis, Chandimal Ruled Out
Key batters sidelined as selection headache mounts for team management Sri Lanka's chances in the upcoming second Test have been dealt a significant blow, with…