General Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Boy After Fall from Colombo High-Rise Apartment
A 12-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after falling from a 14-storey apartment building in the Colombo 09 area, police confirmed. Incident Overview…
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General Sri Lanka Spinners Strike Back as India Post Mammoth 460-9 in Test Clash
Spinners Provide Sri Lanka a Glimmer of Hope Sri Lanka's spin bowlers mounted a spirited fightback to claw their way back into contention, restricting India to…
General New Proposal Seeks to End Deadly Standoff Between Humans and Elephants in Sri Lanka
Crisis Point Reached in Decades-Long Conflict Sri Lanka's long-running human-elephant conflict has reached a critical tipping point, prompting fresh calls for…
General NLDB Posts Rs. 300 Million Net Profit in First Half of Financial Year
The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) has reported a net profit of Rs. 300 million for the first six months of the current financial year, marking a…
General Remembering Kethesh Loganathan: A Voice for the Lost Generation of Sri Lanka's Conflict
A Legacy Carved Amid Tragedy Among the many voices silenced by Sri Lanka's decades-long civil conflict, few resonated as deeply or as thoughtfully as that of…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens With Over 92,000 Cases and 68 Deaths Recorded This Year
Nation Grapples With Mounting Dengue Toll Sri Lanka's dengue fever outbreak has reached alarming proportions in 2025, with the National Dengue Control Unit…
General Violent Incident Reported Outside Jewish Chabad Centre in Sri Lanka
A violent incident has taken place outside a Chabad centre in Sri Lanka, raising serious concerns about security and public order in the vicinity of the Jewish…
General Ronaldo Drops Strongest Hint Yet That This Season Could Be His Last
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered his most telling signal to date that he may be preparing to hang up his boots at the conclusion of the current…
General Sri Lankan Woman Dies of Chest Pain During Journey to Shravasti
A Sri Lankan woman tragically lost her life after suffering a sudden chest pain while travelling to Shravasti, a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in the…
General Prime EV Automobiles Expands North-Central Reach with New Anuradhapura Showroom
Residents of Anuradhapura and the surrounding North-Central Province now have greater access to a range of modern vehicles, following the opening of a new…
General Ten Rescued After Boat Accident on Jaffna-Delft Island Route
Ten passengers were successfully rescued following a boat accident that occurred on the waterway between Kurikattuwan Jetty in Jaffna and Delft Island, near…
General Central Bank Warns of Persistent Uncertainty Clouding Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has cautioned that the country's economic outlook continues to face significant uncertainty, signalling that the road to full recovery…
General Pant's Reckless Dismissal Draws Fresh Criticism as Fans Compare India Wicketkeeper to Tennis Bad Boy Kyrgios
Rishabh Pant has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after throwing away his wicket with a careless shot, leaving Indian cricket fans…
General Sri Lanka Pushes for Extradition of 73 Fugitives Linked to Organised Crime and Drug Networks
Sri Lanka is actively pursuing the extradition of 73 individuals suspected of involvement in organised crime and drug trafficking, as authorities intensify…
General Authorities Warn of Rising Heat Index Across Seven Districts
Sri Lankan authorities have issued a heat alert for seven districts across the island, warning that daytime temperatures are expected to push the heat index to…
General Padikkal's Dream Debut: 167-Run Masterclass Stuns Sri Lanka in First Test
Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal turned a lifelong dream into stunning reality as he hammered a magnificent 167 runs against Sri Lanka in the first Test match,…
General Kanjipani Imran Extradition: Sri Lanka Most Wanted Set to Return
Fugitive Gang Leader Faces Return to Face Justice Authorities are making final preparations to bring notorious underworld figure Mohamed Imran, widely known as…
General Sri Lanka Shines at International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence with Bronze Medal and Honourable Mention
Sri Lanka has claimed a notable place on the global stage of artificial intelligence competition, securing a bronze medal and an honourable mention at the 2026…
General Sri Lanka Strike Back as India Reach 364/5 at Tea on Day Two of First Test
Sri Lanka mounted a spirited fightback on the second day of the first Test against India, with paceman Nuwantha and spinner Jayasuriya combining effectively to…
General Nuwantha and Jayasuriya Spark Sri Lanka Fightback as India Reach 364/5 at Tea on Day Two
Sri Lanka's bowlers showed renewed purpose on the second day of the first Test against India, with Nuwantha and Jayasuriya leading a determined fightback that…
General Sri Lanka Turns Away Indian Chilli Shipments Citing Quality Failures
Guntur Consignments Fail to Meet Import Standards Sri Lanka has rejected multiple consignments of Guntur chilli imported from India, citing concerns over…
General Public Support for Sri Lanka Government Slides to 50% Amid Fading Economic Confidence, Survey Finds
Public approval of the Sri Lankan government has slipped to 50%, with growing concerns over the country's economic direction contributing to a notable…
General Sri Lanka Police Issue Urgent Warning Over Online Scam Targeting Hardware and Construction Buyers
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning urging citizens, particularly those involved in the construction industry and individuals who regularly purchase…
General Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out Decision Puts Sri Lanka's Sportsmanship Under the Spotlight
A controversial run-out dismissal involving Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the ongoing cricket series against Sri Lanka has ignited a fierce debate…