General Suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Case Remanded Until August 21
A Colombo court has ordered the remand of Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the high-profile Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, until August 21. Colombo…
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General Kurunegala Firm Faces Court Order to Destroy Counterfeit Safety Helmets
A Kurunegala-based manufacturing company has been ordered by court to destroy a stock of safety helmets bearing a fraudulent Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) mark,…
General Ratmalana Saima' and Two Accomplices Repatriated to Sri Lanka to Face Justice
A notorious criminal known by the alias 'Ratmalana Saima' has been brought back to Sri Lanka along with two other individuals, authorities have confirmed,…
General Sri Lanka Opposition Leader Taken Into Custody Over Comments Targeting Police Chief
Arrest Sparks Political Tensions A prominent Sri Lankan opposition leader has been arrested by authorities following remarks he made against the country's…
General CCTV Footage Surfaces in Fatal Maligawatte Shooting Near BCC Bridge
Closed-circuit television footage has come to light capturing the moments surrounding a fatal shooting that took place near the BCC Bridge in the Maligawatte…
General Luxury Cab Conceals 18kg Drug Haul as Young Couple Nabbed in Arachchikattuwa
A young couple has been taken into custody by Arachchikattuwa Police after they were found transporting a substantial quantity of cannabis hidden inside a…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar as CBSL Selling Rate Falls to Rs. 339
The Sri Lankan rupee has recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar on Monday, according to the latest exchange rates published by the…
General Israel Jobs for Sri Lankans 2026: How to Apply for 16,000 SLBFE Vacancies
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced the opening of applications for a substantial batch of job vacancies in Israel, with up to…
General Sri Lanka's New Ambassador Formally Presents Credentials to Israeli President
Sri Lanka's newly appointed ambassador to Israel has officially presented credentials to the Israeli President, marking a formal step in the continuation of…
General Philippine Gambling Operators Allegedly Relocating to Sri Lanka Following POGO Crackdown
Operators previously linked to the Philippines' controversial offshore gaming industry, known as POGOs, are reportedly shifting their illicit operations to Sri…
General Shubman Gill Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series Due to Injury
India Suffer Blow Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series India's touring squad has received an unwelcome setback ahead of their upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, with…
General Prison Riots Cause Nearly $300,000 Worth of Destruction Across Sri Lanka's Correctional Facilities
Unrest within Sri Lanka's prison system has resulted in significant property damage estimated at close to $300,000, raising serious concerns about the state of…
General Sri Lanka Sees Alarming Surge in Syphilis Cases Among Men
Health Authorities Raise Concern Over Growing STI Threat Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp and concerning rise in syphilis cases, with men accounting for a…
General India Hit by Pre-Tour Setback as Uncapped Star Earns Surprise Test Call-Up Ahead of Sri Lanka Series
India have suffered a significant setback on the eve of their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with a key player ruled out through injury, prompting…
General Wildlife Officers Nab Drone Operator Caught Flying Illegally Over Kasikota Elephant Corridor
Wildlife authorities have arrested a drone camera operator who was caught flying an unmanned aerial device over the Kasikota elephant migration corridor, in…
General Kinsman of Notorious Underworld Figure Kanjipani Imran Gunned Down in Colombo's Maligawatte
A close relative of infamous underworld figure Kanjipani Imran has been fatally shot in the Maligawatte area of Colombo, police confirmed. The shooting, which…
General Sri Lanka Police Arrest SLPP Party Chief Over Alleged Death Threat
Sri Lankan police have arrested the leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the party founded by and closely associated with former president Mahinda…
General Sri Lanka Police Arrest Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Leader Over Alleged Death Threat
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the political party founded by the powerful Rajapaksa family, in…
General World Cricketers' Association Backs Formation of New Sri Lanka Players' Union
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed its support for the establishment of a dedicated players' body in Sri Lanka, marking a significant step…
General Castlereigh and Maussakele Reservoirs Overflow as Heavy Rains Drench Catchment Areas
Two of Sri Lanka's key highland reservoirs have reached spill level following intense rainfall across their catchment areas, authorities confirmed this…
General Malaysian Automaker Proton Makes Its Move Into Sri Lanka Through New e.MAS Distributor Partnership
Malaysian automotive giant Proton is set to strengthen its footprint in South Asia with a formal expansion into Sri Lanka, establishing a new distribution…
General GL Peiris Challenges NPP Government Over Judicial Retirement Age Claims
Joint Opposition Convenor Professor G.L. Peiris has thrown down the gauntlet to the National People's Power government, demanding it substantiate its widely…
General Port City Residents Shut Out of Local Government Elections, Rights Groups Raise Alarm
Concerns over the democratic rights of residents living within the Colombo Port City have been brought before the Committee on Standing Orders (SOC), with…
General Ancient Roman Shipwreck Loaded With Preserved Cargo Uncovered Off Sicily's Coast
Italian divers have made a remarkable underwater discovery off the coast of Sicily, unearthing an ancient Roman shipwreck believed to be more than 2,000 years…