General Cessna Training Aircraft Makes Hard Landing at Ratmalana Airport
Incident Raises Safety Questions at Colombo's Historic Aviation Hub A Cessna 152 light training aircraft operated by a flight training school based at…
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General Sri Lanka's Motorcycle Market Surges in One of the Strongest Global Recoveries
Sri Lanka is riding a remarkable wave of economic resilience, with its motorcycle market now recognised as one of the strongest recovering sectors globally,…
General Flood Alert: Met Department Warns Sri Lanka of Heightened Risk This October and November
Sri Lanka's Meteorology Department has issued a warning that the country may experience flooding during October and November, as the effects of the ongoing El…
General PAFFREL Warns Anti-Corruption Amendments Undermine Democratic Progress
Election watchdog raises alarm over proposed changes to anti-graft legislation The People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has called on…
General Sri Lanka Slammed as 'Unprofessional' Following Umpire Controversy in Second Test Against India
Sri Lanka's cricket team has come under sharp criticism after a dramatic and controversial sequence of events involving the on-field umpires marred the…
General Galgamuwa Family Left Speechless as Man Pronounced Dead by Police Walks Through His Own Front Door
A remarkable and bewildering incident has left the residents of Kohobankulama village in Galgamuwa in a state of complete disbelief, after a man who had been…
General Cabinet Greenlights Link Roads to Connect Central Expressway with National Road Network
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a significant infrastructure project aimed at developing link roads that will connect the Central…
General Sri Lanka Need 253 More Runs to Avoid Follow-On, Trail by 373
Sri Lanka reached 130 runs for the loss of four wickets in their first innings reply to India's imposing total of 503 for nine declared, as the hosts dug in to…
General Sri Lanka Police Expose Criminal Empire of Notorious 'Bus Lalith' Following Extradition from Dubai
Sri Lanka Police have unveiled a chilling catalogue of serious offences linked to a notorious underworld figure known as 'Bus Lalith', a 36-year-old organised…
General Sri Lanka Launches Major Drive to Confiscate Rs. 3.87 Billion in Criminally Acquired Assets
Authorities Target Billions Linked to Criminal Activity Sri Lankan authorities have initiated legal proceedings to seize assets worth Rs. 3.87 billion believed…
General Western Province Water Supply Fully Restored Following Chemical Contamination Alert
Authorities Confirm Safe Resumption of Water Distribution After Emergency Shutdown Water supply across Sri Lanka's Western Province has been fully restored…
General Sri Lanka's Key Reservoirs Hit Low Storage Levels as Dry Conditions Tighten Grip
Water Reserves Under Pressure Across the Island Sri Lanka's major reservoirs are experiencing a notable decline in water storage levels as prolonged dry…
General Manjrekar Blasts Sri Lanka Over 'Unprofessional' Conduct in Colombo Test
Veteran Indian cricket commentator and former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has come out strongly against Sri Lanka's on-field behaviour during the recently…
General Jetstar to Launch Direct Flights Between Melbourne and Sri Lanka in Major Tourism Boost
Sri Lanka is set to receive a significant boost to its tourism and travel sectors following confirmation that Jetstar, the budget airline subsidiary of…
General Government Sets Aside Rs. 3 Billion to Compensate Farmers Devastated by El Niño Drought
The Sri Lankan government has earmarked Rs. 3,000 million in emergency funding to provide rapid agricultural insurance compensation to farmers whose crops have…
General Indian Narcotics Bureau Busts Sri Lanka-Bound Drug Haul, Arrests Woman Linked to Gangster Angoda Lokka
India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has intercepted a consignment of three kilograms of hashish that was destined for Sri Lanka, leading to the arrest of a…
General Colombo Bourse Edges Higher on Tuesday as Capital Goods Drive Market Activity
Sri Lanka's stock market opened on a cautiously optimistic note on Tuesday morning, with the Colombo Stock Exchange recording marginal gains across its key…
General Smoking, Vaping or Nicotine Pouches: Which One Poses the Greatest Risk to Your Health?
Cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches all share one thing in common — they deliver nicotine, the highly addictive substance that keeps users hooked. Yet…
General Fugitive 'Bus Lalith' Deported from Dubai and Returned to Sri Lanka Following Court Order
A wanted Sri Lankan suspect known as 'Bus Lalith' has been brought back to the country after a court in Dubai ordered his deportation, authorities confirmed.…
General Notorious Underworld Figure 'Bus Lalith' Extradited to Sri Lanka After Dubai Arrest
A notorious Sri Lankan underworld figure known as 'Bus Lalith' has been brought back to Sri Lanka following his arrest in Dubai, authorities have confirmed.…
General Best Places to Visit Sri Lanka in 2026: 6 Top Destinations Ranked
Sri Lanka continues to cement its reputation as one of Asia's most captivating travel destinations, with a fresh ranking of the island's best places to visit…
General Manjrekar Brands Sri Lanka 'Unprofessional' Over On-Field Umpire Disputes
Indian cricket commentator and former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has directed sharp criticism at the Sri Lanka cricket team, labelling their conduct as…
General Sri Lanka Sets New Feed-In Tariffs for Renewable Energy, Launches Battery Storage Rates
Government Approves Updated Renewable Energy Pricing Framework Sri Lanka has approved a new set of feed-in tariffs for renewable energy sources, marking a…
General Activists, Artists and Journalists Under Pressure as Sri Lanka Pushes Restrictive NGO Legislation
Sri Lanka is facing mounting concerns over civil liberties, with a rapper, a writer and multiple journalists among those reportedly targeted by authorities,…