General Ranil Warns Sri Lanka Faces Fresh Bankruptcy Risk by End of 2028
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sounded a stark warning that Sri Lanka could once again be pushed to the brink of economic collapse, cautioning that…
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General Sri Lanka Eyes Flying Taxi Future as CAASL Plans eVTOL Trial Within Four Months
Sri Lanka is edging closer to a landmark moment in modern aviation, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) setting an ambitious target to begin…
General Rain Threatens to Steal the Show as India and Sri Lanka Battle It Out in Galle
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the picturesque Galle International Stadium has been gripped not only by cricketing drama on the field but…
General Sri Lanka Sets Course for Stronger Drug Regulation with New National Pharmaceutical Policy for 2026–2030
A New Framework to Guide Sri Lanka's Pharmaceutical Sector Sri Lanka is moving forward with the implementation of a National Pharmaceutical Policy covering the…
General US Lifts All Tariffs on Sri Lankan Exports, Minister Confirms
Sri Lanka has secured a significant trade victory after the United States removed all taxes imposed on the island nation's exports, a Cabinet Minister has…
General Former Sri Lankan Minister Arrested Over Theft of Ancient Royal Sacred Stone
High-Profile Arrest Shocks the Nation Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a former government minister in connection with the theft of a sacred stone of…
General India Crush Sri Lanka in First Test as Tourists Seal Dominant Victory
India completed a commanding victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match, delivering a powerful performance across all five days of play to take an early…
General UAE Issues Urgent Missile Threat Warning After Air Defence Systems Detect Incoming Attack
The United Arab Emirates has issued an emergency missile threat alert after the country's air defence systems detected a potential incoming missile attack,…
General Ex-Minister Nabbed Over Theft of Priceless Artefact From Kandy's Royal Palace
A former Sri Lankan cabinet minister has been arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient artefact from the royal palace of Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, the…
General Matara Court Orders Forfeiture of Basil Rajapaksa's Bail Money Over Repeated Absences
Former Minister Fails to Appear Before Court The Matara Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 18 February, ordered the forfeiture of bail money deposited by former…
General Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera, Beloved Buddhist Lyricist, Dies at 76
Sri Lanka's cultural and religious communities are in mourning following the passing of Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha Thera, a revered Buddhist monk, celebrated…
General Sri Lanka Poised for Thrilling Day 5 Run Chase Showdown Against India
Sri Lanka's cricket team has set the stage for a gripping final day's play in their Test match against India, with a dramatic run chase primed to deliver one…
General India Close In On Victory As Sri Lanka's Top Order Crumbles Under Pressure
India have moved firmly into the driving seat after Sri Lanka's top order suffered a dramatic collapse, leaving the island nation's batters with a monumental…
General India Close In On Victory As Sri Lanka Face Uphill Battle Needing 288 With Only Four Wickets in Hand
India are on the cusp of a commanding victory as Sri Lanka find themselves in a desperate position, requiring 288 more runs to win with just four wickets…
General Former Sri Lankan Minister Nabbed Over Theft of Historically Significant Royal Stone
A former Sri Lankan minister has been taken into custody in connection with the alleged theft of a sacred stone linked to royal heritage, authorities…
General Pant's Historic Performance Powers India to Set Sri Lanka a Towering 372-Run Target in Galle
Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books as India set Sri Lanka a daunting 372-run victory target on a charged day of Test cricket at the Galle…
General Sri Lankan Seafood Brand Isso Prawn Crazy Makes Historic London Debut at Canary Wharf
Sri Lanka's beloved seafood dining sensation Isso Prawn Crazy has marked a landmark moment in the country's culinary export story, opening its first-ever…
General Sri Lanka's Gritty Second-Innings Revival Sets Up Thrilling Galle Test Decider
Sri Lanka produced a spirited fightback in their second innings to set the stage for a gripping finale in the ongoing Test match at the Galle International…
General SLT-MOBITEL Group Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results with Double-Digit Revenue Growth and Surging Profits
Telco Giant Reports Impressive Financial Performance for Second Quarter of 2026 Sri Lanka's leading telecommunications conglomerate, SLT-MOBITEL Group, has…
General Sri Lanka to Criminalise Unauthorised Foreign Fund Transfers Under New Cabinet-Backed Amendment
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has given its in-principle approval to amend the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, in a move that signals a decisive…
General India Crush Sri Lanka in Dominant Cricket Display
India delivered a commanding performance against Sri Lanka in their latest cricket encounter, reinforcing their status as one of the powerhouses of…
General Government Dismisses Social Media Claims of LTTE Training Camp Operating in Kilinochchi
The Sri Lankan government has firmly rejected circulating social media allegations suggesting that a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) training camp is…
General Sri Lanka Cabinet Greenlights New Anti-Terrorism Legislation for Parliamentary Review
Cabinet Clears Path for Landmark Anti-Terror Bill Sri Lanka's Cabinet has given its approval for the publication and subsequent tabling in Parliament of a new…
General Sri Lanka Launches WHO SAFER Package to Restrict Alcohol and Raise Prices
Sri Lanka has taken a significant stride in its public health journey by officially launching the World Health Organisation's SAFER technical package alongside…