General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Summoned to Give Evidence in Jaffna Disappearances Case
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on 29 September to provide testimony in connection…
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General Prison Guard Nabbed for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Magazine Prison
A prison guard aged 53 has been taken into custody following a police operation that exposed an alleged scheme to deliver illegal drugs to an inmate held at…
General China's New Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Touches Down in Sri Lanka, Vows to Strengthen Partnership
China's newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has arrived on the island, signalling Beijing's continued commitment to its relationship with…
General Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Rules Out Further Interest Rate Hikes for 2024
Sri Lanka's central bank does not anticipate any further interest rate increases for the remainder of the year, according to the institution's governor,…
General Valikamam North Villagers Enter Eighth Week of Protests Demanding Return of Military-Occupied Lands
Residents of Valikamam North in the Jaffna District have entered their eighth consecutive week of protest, maintaining sustained pressure on authorities to…
General India Grows Impatient as Key Strategic Projects in Sri Lanka Remain Stalled
New Delhi is pressing Colombo for clarity on a number of high-priority strategic projects that have languished without meaningful progress, raising concerns…
General Government Reverses Course, Admits Receiving Mahanayakes' Letter on Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The Sri Lankan government has reversed its earlier position and acknowledged receiving a letter from the Mahanayake Theras expressing opposition to a proposed…
General Six Planets to Align in Rare Celestial Display Visible From Sri Lanka
Skywatchers across Sri Lanka are in for a treat as six planets — Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — are set to align in a spectacular arc…
General Sri Lanka Faces Dual Health Crisis as Dengue Surpasses 90,000 Cases and Syphilis Infections Rise in 2025
Dengue Burden Continues to Mount Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant public health challenge in 2025, as the number of reported dengue cases has crossed…
General Sri Lanka to Host Global Tech Leadership Event in September 2026 After Cabinet Green Light
Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place on the global technology calendar after the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to host the "World CIO 200 Awards…
General Rajeew Appointed Head Coach of Sri Lanka Under-18 National Team
Sri Lanka's youth football development has received a boost with the appointment of Rajeew as the head coach of the national Under-18 team, signalling a fresh…
General Sri Lanka Cruise Into Semi-Finals With Dominant 100-34 Demolition of India
Sri Lanka have booked their place in the semi-finals of the tournament after a commanding and one-sided victory over regional rivals India, winning by a…
General IPL Star Abhishek Porel Arrested in West Bengal on Rape Allegations
Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been taken into custody by West Bengal police following allegations of rape, casting a dark…
General Sri Lanka Opens Plantation Land Leases to Returning Migrant Workers
Sri Lanka has announced plans to lease land belonging to state-owned plantation companies to citizens who have returned from working abroad, offering a new…
General Indian Tourists Can Now Pay for Sri Lanka Ride-Hailing Services Using UPI
Indian travellers visiting Sri Lanka can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to pay for ride-hailing services on the island, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka Awards Major Fuel and Crude Oil Supply Contracts to Vitol Asia and Aditya Birla
Sri Lanka has awarded significant petroleum supply contracts to two major international trading firms, marking a notable development in the island nation's…
General Sri Lanka Secures US$100 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Development in North and East
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light to a significant financial arrangement with the World Bank, approving a US$100 million loan facility…
General Cabinet Identifies Root Causes Behind Recent Prison Unrest, Remedial Steps Underway
Government moves to address prison instability Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that authorities have successfully identified the…
General Government Acknowledges Receipt of Chief Prelates' Letter on Judicial Retirement Age
The government has confirmed that it received a letter from the Mahanayake Theros regarding the proposed changes to the retirement age of judges, Cabinet…
General Toronto-Bound Flight Cancelled After Child's Refusal to Wear Seatbelt Grounds Entire Aircraft
A Porter Airlines flight destined for Toronto, Canada, was cancelled on Thursday evening after a young child on board refused to comply with the mandatory…
General Syria's Ousted Assad, Brother and Cousin Handed Death Sentences by Court
Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, along with his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib, have been sentenced to death following their conviction…
General Bribery Commission Files High Court Indictments Against Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken formal legal action against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne, filing…
General Sri Lanka Marks World Elephant Day With Official Gazette of New Elephant Corridors
A landmark step in Sri Lanka's effort to reduce human-elephant conflict In a significant move coinciding with World Elephant Day, Sri Lanka has officially…
General WhatsApp iPhone Security Breach in Sri Lanka: No Click Needed to Hack Device
A Dangerous New Cyber Threat Requires No User Action to Compromise Devices A sophisticated new cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users on iPhone devices has…