General UN Rights Expert Warns Sri Lanka Over Plan to Extend Retirement Age of Judges
A United Nations Special Rapporteur has raised serious concerns regarding Sri Lanka's proposed move to extend the mandatory retirement age of judges, warning…
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General Overcrowding, Neglect and Reform: Inside Sri Lanka's Deepening Prison Crisis
A System Under Severe Strain Sri Lanka's prison system is facing a worsening crisis, with overcrowding, inadequate resources, and longstanding structural…
General Sri Lanka Navy Apprehends Indian Fishing Vessel and Nine Crew Members in Lankan Waters
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler along with nine fishermen on board, in the latest incident involving foreign vessels operating in Sri…
General Sri Lanka Face West Indies in Thrilling Series Opener as First T20 Gets Underway
Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to lock horns in the first match of their T20 International series, with cricket fans across the island eagerly following…
General Cricket Betting Preview: Key Wagering Insights for Australia-Bangladesh and Sri Lanka-India Test Clashes
With two highly anticipated Test series set to captivate cricket fans across the globe, punters and enthusiasts alike are turning their attention to the…
General Premachandran Demands Immediate DNA Testing of Chemmani Mass Grave Remains
Tamil political leader and parliamentarian Vino Premachandran has issued an urgent call for authorities to proceed without further delay with DNA testing of…
General Sri Lanka Police Issue Stern Warning Over Viral Fake Image of Kohuwala Bridge
Sri Lanka Police have stepped in to caution the public against the spread of misinformation on social media, following the viral circulation of a fabricated…
General Suspected Poacher Shot and Arrested Following Armed Confrontation with Wildlife Officers in Yala
A suspected poacher was wounded and taken into custody following a dramatic exchange of gunfire between wildlife conservation officers and a group of suspected…
General Mother of Notorious Underworld Figure "Backhoe Saman" Gunned Down in Middeniya Attack
The mother of alleged underworld figure known as "Backhoe Saman" has been rushed to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds in a targeted attack carried out…
General Perseids Meteor Shower Sri Lanka 2026: Best Spots and Viewing Tips
Stargazers across Sri Lanka have a rare and spectacular opportunity to witness one of the year's most celebrated celestial events, as the Perseids meteor…
General Are Neoliberal Policies Holding Back Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery?
Sri Lanka's economy has shown encouraging signs of recovery following its devastating financial crisis, with GDP growth reaching 5.1 percent in the first…
General PM Harini Calls on Sri Lanka to Aim Higher Than Economic Recovery
A Vision Beyond Stability Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has urged Sri Lanka to set its sights further than simply recovering from its historic economic…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Protect Indigenous Vedda Community With Landmark Legislation
Sri Lanka is taking a significant step toward recognising and protecting the rights of its indigenous Vedda community, with the government proposing landmark…
General Malwatta Mahanayake Breaks Silence: President Yet to Respond on Judges' Retirement Age Proposal
The Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siyam Nikaya, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera, has revealed that he is yet to receive any…
General Australian Police Charge Four Men Over Mobile Phone-Disguised Firearms Seized in Major Operation
Australian authorities have charged four men following the seizure of two highly unusual handguns deliberately engineered to look identical to ordinary mobile…
General Cristiano Ronaldo Ties the Knot with Georgina Rodriguez in Elegant Portuguese Ceremony
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez, with the couple exchanging vows on Tuesday at a ceremony held…
General Teen Cricketer Escapes Custody After Fatal Assault, Placed on Probation
A teenage cricketer has been placed under probation following a fatal assault, with the court opting against custodial punishment for the young offender given…
General Former Cricket Selection Chief Pramodya Wickramasinghe Moves to Sue SLC and Transformation Committee
Legal Battle Looms Over Sri Lanka Cricket Former Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe has announced his intention to pursue…
General Sri Lanka to Pour Rs. 42 Billion into Vocational Education in Major Skills Development Drive
The Sri Lankan government has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest close to Rs. 42,000 million in vocational education over a five-year period spanning 2027 to…
General Cabinet Greenlights $100 Million World Bank Loan to Drive Development in Sri Lanka's North and East
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light to sign financial agreements with the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA),…
General Opposition Leaders Flag Judicial Amendment Worries in Talks with British High Commissioner
Senior figures from Sri Lanka's Democratic United Opposition met with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick on Thursday morning, emerging from the…
General Digana Man, 25, Nabbed With Ice and Live Hand Grenade in Teldeniya Police Bust
A 25-year-old man from Digana has been taken into custody after Teldeniya Police discovered he was in possession of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as…
General British Sri Lankan Teenager Dies After Sea Incident at Camber Sands Beach
A British Sri Lankan teenager has tragically lost his life after getting into difficulty in the sea at Camber Sands beach in East Sussex, England, sending…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Climbs at Midday Wednesday as Capital Goods Drive Trading Activity
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange posted modest gains during midday trading on Wednesday, with both key market indices moving into positive territory,…