General Sri Lanka Name 16-Man Test Squad for India Opener, Dickwella Returns to the Fold
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the first Test match against India, with one of the most notable developments being the return of…
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General Ex-President Gotabaya's Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Remains in Remand Until August 25
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who served as private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further remanded by a Colombo court, with his detention…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Case Count Surpasses 90,000
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, with the total number of recorded cases across…
General Sri Lanka's Hangmen: Life Between the Gallows
A Role Without a Recent Purpose Sri Lanka has maintained a moratorium on executions for decades, yet the country continues to employ official executioners —…
General Sri Lanka and EU Hold High-Level Investment Dialogue in Colombo
Sri Lanka and the European Union have come together in Colombo for a high-level investment dialogue, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties…
General China's New Ambassador Pledges Stronger Economic Ties with Sri Lanka
Fresh Diplomatic Chapter Opens Between Colombo and Beijing China's newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka has signalled a renewed commitment to deepening…
General President Dissanayake Courts Chinese Giant CCCC in Bid to Accelerate Port City Development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held high-level talks with a senior delegation from China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), as Sri…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Case Count Approaches 91,000
Alarming Surge in Dengue Cases Grips the Island Sri Lanka is facing a severe dengue outbreak in 2026, with the total number of reported cases climbing close to…
General US Military Opens Fire on Vessel Attempting to Break Iran Port Blockade in Gulf of Oman
The United States military has fired on a cargo vessel that it said was attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman, marking a…
General Trump Reveals Secret Plane Switch After NATO Summit Over Security Threat
President Cites Unspecified Threat as Reason for Covert Aircraft Change United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he quietly switched aircraft…
General Bellanwila Esala Perahera 2026: Road Closures and Detours in Boralesgamuwa
Sri Lanka Police have announced that traffic restrictions will be put in place within the Boralesgamuwa Police Division in connection with the upcoming…
General India's Sri Lanka Test Series: A Psychological Boost More Than a Points Windfall
WTC Points Off the Table, But India Still Has Much to Play For India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka may not deliver the World Test Championship…
General Sri Lanka Dominate India in Stunning 100-34 Victory
A Commanding Performance to Remember Sri Lanka delivered a breathtaking display of dominance, crushing India by a massive margin of 100-34 in what has been…
General Gunmen Open Fire at Tangalle Residence Before Fleeing Scene
Unidentified gunmen targeted a private residence in Nakulugama, Tangalle, late last night in a brazen shooting incident that has prompted a police…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Appears Before CID to Give Statement
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, presented himself at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday morning to record a…
General Sri Lanka to Convert 30,000 Metric Tons of Paddy Into Rice for Public Market Release
The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to process 30,000 metric tons of paddy currently held in storage by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) into milled…
General New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Touches Down in Sri Lanka, Vows to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
China's newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has arrived on the island, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in the enduring diplomatic…
General Chinese Conglomerate Sets Sights on Sri Lanka With New Investments in Green Energy, Logistics and Tech
A major Chinese conglomerate is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, with its focus centred on three strategic sectors — renewable energy,…
General FSP's Pubudu Jagoda Slams Government for Shielding Big Business While Ordinary Sri Lankans Bear the Tax Burden
FSP accuses government of favouring corporations over struggling households Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) leader Pubudu Jagoda has launched a sharp attack on…
General 22nd Amendment Standoff: AKD-BASL Talks Unlikely to Break Deadlock Over Judges' Retirement Age
A high-stakes meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a senior delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is set to take place amid…
General Sri Lanka Reaches Historic Milestone as One Million Landmines Cleared Across Former War Zones
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its long journey toward post-war recovery, with authorities confirming that one million landmines have now been…
General Sri Lanka Marks World Elephant Day Amid Alarming Death Toll of 180 Elephants in 2026
A Sobering Milestone on World Elephant Day As the world observes World Elephant Day, Sri Lanka finds itself confronting a deeply troubling reality — at least…
General Eran's Reform Drive Earns Praise — But the Selection Process Remains a Glaring Weak Spot
The Cricket Transformation Committee (CTC), led by veteran politician and reformist Eran Wickramaratne, has drawn widespread commendation for the disciplined…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Elephant Protection Drive on World Elephant Day
A Turning Point in Human-Elephant Relations As Sri Lanka joins the global community in observing World Elephant Day on August 12, the Government has announced…