General Fatal Crash on Galle–Colombo Road Claims Lives of Woman and Child in Katukurunda
A tragic road accident on the Galle–Colombo main road claimed the lives of a woman and a young child on Wednesday morning, after a passenger bus and a…
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General India A Take On Sri Lanka A in Second Unofficial Test at Galle
Emerging Sides Clash in Galle for Second Unofficial Test The second unofficial Test match between India A and Sri Lanka A is underway at the picturesque Galle…
General Central Bank Investigation Finds Infinity Rover Engaged in Illegal Financial Scheme
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has concluded that Infinity Rover, a financial services entity, was operating an illegal scheme in violation of the country's banking…
General Bank of Ceylon Embarks on $10 Million Core Banking Overhaul
Sri Lanka's largest state-owned commercial bank, the Bank of Ceylon, is set to undertake a major technological transformation with plans to modernise its core…
General IMF Depends on Sri Lanka's Own Institutions to Verify Compliance, Not Independent Probes
The International Monetary Fund has clarified that it places its trust in Sri Lanka's domestic institutions when assessing the country's progress under its…
General Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay Suspends Hunger Strike on Legal Advice
Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has called off his hunger strike after receiving advice from his legal…
General Private Bus Fares Set to Increase from July 6, Confirm Transport Authorities
Commuters across Sri Lanka are bracing for higher travel costs as private bus fares are set to rise from Monday, July 6, following an agreement reached between…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Import Bill More Than Doubles in May 2026, Central Bank Data Reveals
Sri Lanka's expenditure on fuel imports surged by 112 percent year-on-year to reach US$ 536 million in May 2026, according to the latest data released by the…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 55,000 Mark
Sri Lanka's dengue fever outbreak has reached a critical threshold, with the total number of reported cases for this year crossing the 55,000 mark, health…
General Kane's Late Brace Saves England From World Cup Shock Against DR Congo
Harry Kane delivered when it mattered most, scoring twice in the closing stages to pull England back from the brink of a stunning World Cup humiliation,…
General Sri Lanka Lifts State of Emergency Imposed in Wake of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has officially brought an end to the state of emergency that was declared following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Rescues 14 Survivors Following Deadly Attack in Central Africa
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aviation unit serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission has carried out a life-saving…
General World Bank Approves $150 Million to Back Sri Lanka's Ongoing Economic Reform Drive
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a financing package of $150 million aimed at supporting Sri Lanka's economic reform agenda, the…
General Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Further as Bail Decision Pushed to July 8
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who served as private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is also known as a political activist, was further remanded…
General IMF Defers to Sri Lankan Institutions on Corruption Probes, Reaffirms Reform Commitment
Fund clarifies its role amid governance concerns The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it relies on Sri Lanka's own domestic institutions to…
General Sri Lanka Lifts State of Emergency as Stability Returns to the Island Nation
Government Formally Ends Emergency Rule Sri Lanka has officially brought its state of emergency to a close, marking a significant milestone in the country's…
General Man Killed by Menikhinna Temple Elephant While Trying to Feed It
A 61-year-old man lost his life on Monday afternoon after being attacked by a tame elephant near the Menikhinna Ganesha Temple, police have confirmed.…
General Sri Lanka Climbs the Economic Ladder as World Bank Grants Upper Middle Income Status
In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's economic recovery, the World Bank Group has officially reclassified the island nation as an Upper Middle Income…
General Cabinet Greenlights Rs. 1.96 Billion for Second Phase of Jaffna Municipal Council Building
The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval for a revised cost estimate of Rs. 1,958.85 million, excluding taxes, to fund the completion of the second…
General Qatar Airways Returns to Full Strength on Doha-Colombo Route with Five Daily Flights
Qatar Airways has fully restored its pre-pandemic flight frequency between Doha and Colombo, reinstating five daily services on the route and bringing the…
General Sri Lanka's Monthly Fuel Bill Surges to Over Half a Billion Dollars in May 2026
Sri Lanka's fuel import expenditure has seen a dramatic spike, with the monthly bill doubling to US$536 million in May 2026, raising fresh concerns about the…
General Sri Lanka Upgraded to Upper Middle Income: What It Means for Aid and Loans
A Milestone in Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Sri Lanka has received a significant international endorsement of its economic progress, with the World Bank…
General Sri Lanka Sees Sharp Drop in Tourist Arrivals for June, Figures Reveal
Sri Lanka recorded a significant decline in tourist arrivals during the month of June, with new figures showing a 9.90 percent drop compared to the same period…
General Sri Lanka Set to Raise Bus Fares Again Following March Increase
Sri Lankan commuters are bracing for another round of higher bus fares, with authorities moving to implement a fresh increase following the last adjustment…