General Vietnam's Vietjet to Launch Direct Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City Flights in August 2026
Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet is set to make its mark in Sri Lanka with the launch of a direct air route connecting Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City on 18…
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General Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Several Sri Lankan Provinces
Residents across several parts of Sri Lanka have been urged to remain vigilant as weather authorities forecast significant rainfall for the day, with certain…
General Sri Lankan Cricket Coach, 62, Dies Following Violent On-Field Altercation With Players
A Sri Lankan cricket coach aged 62 has died after being involved in a physical altercation with players during an on-field incident, sending shockwaves through…
General Toddler Found Abandoned in Wattegama After Brutal Assault
A young girl believed to be approximately four years of age has been rescued by Wattegama Police after she was found abandoned, having suffered what…
General Sri Lanka Police Destroy Massive Drug Haul of Over 5,200kg Seized in Under Ten Months
Sri Lanka Police have carried out the destruction of a substantial cache of narcotics that was seized through a series of anti-drug operations conducted over a…
General Sri Lanka Launches $328 Million Power Grid Modernisation Project with Homagama Substation Construction
A landmark infrastructure initiative worth USD 328.25 million aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka's electricity transmission network and accelerating the adoption of…
General Sri Lanka Maintains US Trade Dialogue Amid Concerns Over Limited Benefits of 10% Tariff Rate
Sri Lanka has signalled its intention to keep trade negotiations with the United States active, even as analysts and officials acknowledge that the current 10%…
General UN Special Rapporteur Raises Concerns Over Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment to the Constitution
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, has issued a formal statement to the Sri Lankan…
General Joint Opposition Urges President to Put 22nd Constitutional Amendment to a Public Referendum
The Joint Opposition has formally called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to put the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution before the people,…
General Former Prisoner Breaks Silence on New Magazine Prison Violence With Explosive Allegations
A former inmate of the New Magazine Prison in Borella has come forward with serious allegations surrounding a violent incident that occurred at the facility,…
General BASL-President Talks on Constitutional Amendment End Without Resolution
Government Pushes Ahead with Judicial Retirement Age Amendment Despite Legal Community Concerns Talks between the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and…
General Digana Man Arrested With Crystal Meth and Live Grenade in Theldeniya Police Crackdown
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Digana, within the Theldeniya police division, following the recovery of a significant quantity of crystal…
General IRD Sets August 20 Deadline for July VAT Payments, Warns of Penalties
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a reminder to businesses and individuals liable for Value Added Tax, stating that VAT obligations for the month…
General Wildlife Officers Save Rare Fishing Cat Caught in Illegal Snare in Polonnaruwa
A fishing cat, one of Sri Lanka's most elusive and protected wild animals, has been rescued after being found trapped in an illegal snare in the Sevagama area…
General Hayleys Group Q1 Profit Surges 61% as Revenue Climbs to Rs 179 Billion
Sri Lanka's diversified conglomerate Hayleys Group has recorded a powerful opening to the current financial year, posting a dramatic rise in both revenue and…
General JXG to Acquire Continental Insurance in Rs 5.14 Billion Deal with Melstacorp
Sri Lanka's insurance sector is set for a significant shake-up as JXG has announced plans to acquire Continental Insurance from Melstacorp in a deal valued at…
General Traffic Police Officers Barred From Redirecting Motorists Over GovPay Excuses, Says DIG
All Stations Now Fully Equipped With GovPay Payment Facilities Sri Lanka's Traffic Police Deputy Inspector General has issued a firm directive warning that…
General Tamil Nadu CM Appeals to New Delhi Over Sri Lankan-Detained Fishermen
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has formally appealed to India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, urging the central government to take immediate…
General Sri Lankan Student Killed in Japan: Teenage Compatriot Arrested Over Stabbing
A young Sri Lankan national studying in Japan has been fatally stabbed, with Japanese authorities arresting an 18-year-old fellow Sri Lankan in connection with…
General Exams Chief Dismisses Rumours of A/L Question Paper Leaks, Calls for Calm Among Students
The Examinations Commissioner General has moved swiftly to quash growing concern among Advanced Level candidates, firmly denying claims that examination…
General Sri Lanka Seizes Over 5,200 Kg of Hard Drugs in Record-Breaking Crackdown
Major haul signals intensified war on narcotics Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 5,200 kilograms of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice), and…
General India Well-Equipped to Handle Sri Lanka's Spin Threat, Says Former Coach WV Raman
Former India women's cricket team head coach WV Raman has expressed confidence that the Indian side possesses the skill and experience needed to overcome the…
General Remembering Dr. Ranjit de Silva: A Surgeon Who Shaped Generations of Sri Lankan Doctors
Dr. Ranjit de Silva, a towering figure in Sri Lankan surgery who dedicated his life to medicine and mentorship, passed away on July 5th, 2026, just weeks…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Coach Dies After Fight With Player in Colombo
A Sri Lankan cricket coach has died following a violent altercation with a cricketer in Colombo, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the local…