General Rukman Asitha, Sri Lankan Singer, Dies Aged 48
The Sri Lankan music community is mourning the loss of popular singer Rukman Asitha, who passed away at the age of 48, leaving behind a legacy that touched the…
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General Roach Reaches 300 Test Wickets as West Indies Thrash Sri Lanka
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach etched his name further into cricket history by claiming his 300th Test wicket during a commanding victory over Sri Lanka,…
General Sri Lanka's Government Revenue Set to Fall in 2026, Finance Ministry Warns
Revenue Decline Projected for Coming Year Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry has indicated that government revenue is expected to decline in 2026, raising fresh…
General AFP Fact Check Exposes Fabricated Quote Falsely Attributed to Senior Counsel About Mahinda Rajapaksa
False Quote Circulating Online Debunked by International Fact-Checkers A quote purportedly made by a senior counsel regarding former Sri Lankan President…
General Driven Out of Southeast Asia, Cyber Fraud Networks Find New Ground in Sri Lanka
International cyber fraud networks that were dismantled or pushed out of Southeast Asian countries have increasingly turned their attention to Sri Lanka,…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Military Drones in Aerial Battle Against Dengue-Carrying Mosquitoes
Sri Lanka has taken an unprecedented step in its fight against dengue fever, deploying military-grade drones to combat the mosquito populations responsible for…
General Adorable Viral Video of Girl and Baby Porcupine Confirmed to Be From Sri Lanka, Not Bangladesh
A charming video that has melted hearts across the globe, showing a young girl strolling through a lush paddy field alongside a tiny porcupine, has been…
General WHO Links Over 1,300 Deaths to Europe's Deadly Heatwave
Extreme Heat Takes Devastating Toll Across European Nations The World Health Organization has attributed more than 1,300 deaths to the intense heatwave that…
General Athapaththu Fires Up Top, Nilakshika Seals It Down the Order as Sri Lanka Keep Semi-Final Dream Alive
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes firmly intact with a crucial victory, powered by a blistering opening…
General West Indies Demolish Sri Lanka by an Innings and 217 Runs in Roston Chase's First Victory as Captain
West Indies delivered a commanding performance to crush Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs, handing newly appointed captain Roston Chase a memorable first…
General LAWASIA Backs Sri Lankan Bar Association in Opposing Move to Extend Superior Court Judges' Retirement Age
The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has thrown its weight behind the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing the government's push…
General US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire and Hold Diplomatic Talks in Qatar Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to halt military strikes against each other and engage in direct diplomatic talks in Qatar, as tensions…
General Sri Lanka Mourns Rukman Asitha: Popular Singer Dies at 48
Sri Lanka's music community is mourning the loss of one of its cherished voices, as popular vocalist Rukman Asitha has passed away at the age of 48. Hospital…
General Argentine Footballer's Family Perishes in Venezuela's Deadly Double Earthquake
Tragedy Strikes as Lucas Trejo Loses Wife and Children in Disaster Argentine professional footballer Lucas Trejo has been left devastated after his wife and…
General How Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis Forced a Generation to Rebuild Life Abroad
A Nation Divided Between Celebration and Grief For many Sri Lankans who lived through the devastating economic collapse of 2022, the contrast between joy and…
General Sri Lanka Marks Pride Month With a Wave of Inclusive Celebrations Across the Island
Communities Come Together to Celebrate Diversity and Equality Sri Lanka joined the global observance of Pride Month this year with a series of events,…
General Roach Makes History as West Indies Crush Sri Lanka in Record-Breaking First Test
Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach etched his name into West Indies cricket folklore as the hosts delivered a dominant, record-breaking victory over Sri Lanka in…
General Sri Lanka Crowned World's Number One Trending Wellness Travel Destination for 2026
Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness travel destination for 2026, a remarkable achievement that is set to place the island…
General How Inflation Acts as Sri Lanka's Most Punishing Hidden Tax on Ordinary Citizens
A Burden Few Recognise But Everyone Feels When Sri Lankans think of taxation, they typically picture income tax deductions, VAT on goods, or levies at the…
General LAWASIA Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Push to Extend Judicial Retirement Ages
The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has issued a stern warning to Sri Lanka against pursuing an improvised, piecemeal approach to raising…
General Grama Niladhari Unions Threaten to Halt Dengue Control Work Over Unresolved Grievances
Sri Lanka's ongoing battle against dengue fever has taken a worrying turn, as Grama Niladhari trade unions have issued a stern warning that their members may…
General Over 7,300 Youth Arrested in Sri Lanka's Nationwide 'Ratama Ekata' Anti-Drug Crackdown
More than 7,300 young people under the age of 21 have been taken into custody since the launch of the nationwide anti-drug operation known as Ratama Ekata , a…
General ANP Leader Amit Weerasinghe Remanded Until July 3 Over Rs. 120 Million Fraud Allegations
Amit Weerasinghe, the leader of the Abhinava Nivahal Peramuna (ANP), has been further remanded until July 3 following a hearing before Teldeniya Magistrate…
General Kemar Roach Reaches 300-Wicket Milestone as West Indies Demolish Sri Lanka by an Innings and 217 Runs
West Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach etched his name further into Caribbean cricket history by claiming his 300th Test wicket, as the hosts delivered a…