General Sri Lanka Suffer Defeat Against Singapore in 51-62 Loss
Sri Lanka's national team fell to a disappointing defeat against Singapore, going down 51-62 in what proved to be a tough outing for the island nation's side.…
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General India and Sri Lanka Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Energy Partnership
Senior officials from India and Sri Lanka met in New Delhi recently to review the progress of bilateral cooperation in the power sector, reaffirming both…
General Cabinet Receives Long-Awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill as Discussions Set to Commence This Week
The government has taken a significant step forward in recognising the rights of Sri Lanka's indigenous communities by submitting the long-awaited Indigenous…
General Colombo Treads Carefully on Tamil Issues, Fearing Backlash from Sinhala Majority
Government Avoids Tamil Grievances Amid Political Sensitivities Sri Lanka's government continues to handle Tamil political issues with extreme caution,…
General Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Proposal as Israel Refuses Troop Withdrawal
Israel has formally rejected a 15-point plan put forward by United States President Donald Trump regarding the Gaza conflict, with Prime Minister Benjamin…
General Siraj's Three Sixes Seal India's Dramatic Win Over Sri Lanka
Mohammed Siraj, known primarily for his lethal bowling, turned unlikely hero with the bat as he smashed three consecutive sixes to seal a dramatic victory for…
General Siraj Steals the Show With Three Sixes as India Crush Sri Lanka XI in Tour Warm-Up
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj turned heads for all the right reasons during a warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, producing a stunning cameo with the bat…
General Ashwin: Sri Lanka's Spinners Missing the Magic That Made Herath a Legend
Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a candid assessment of Sri Lanka's current spin bowling attack, suggesting that the island nation's…
General Kirsten Watches On as Sri Lanka Set India 207-Run Target in Pre-Tour Warm-Up
Gary Kirsten, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian national cricket team, was a keen observer from the sidelines as Sri Lanka set India a challenging…
General Court Freezes Lincoln Navigator and Land Cruiser Over BOI Dispute
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal has stepped in to block the removal, export, or sale of two luxury vehicles belonging to a Board of Investment (BOI)-licensed…
General Sajith Warns Sri Lanka Is Sliding Towards One-Party Authoritarian Rule
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has levelled serious accusations against the ruling government, claiming it is deliberately engineering conditions that…
General Ex-POGO Operators Eye Sri Lanka's Port City as New Gaming Hub, Reports Suggest
Former operators previously linked to the Philippines' offshore gaming industry, known as POGOs, are reportedly setting their sights on Sri Lanka's Colombo…
General Sri Lanka Emerges as a New Frontier for Asian Criminal Networks
Island Nation in the Crosshairs of Organised Crime Sri Lanka is increasingly being targeted by organised criminal networks operating across Asia, with…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Cross US$5 Billion Mark in First Seven Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its economic recovery, with foreign remittances sent home by overseas workers surpassing the US$5 billion…
General Jaffna Kings and Galle Gallants Clash in Thrilling LPL 2026 Final
LPL 2026 Reaches Its Climax in a Spectacular Final Showdown The Lanka Premier League 2026 reached its dramatic conclusion as the Galle Gallants and the Jaffna…
General Blinded by Neglect: Sri Lanka's Growing Eye Health Emergency
A Silent Crisis Unfolding Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a deepening public health challenge that receives far too little attention — a widespread eye…
General CAA Busts Illegal Canned Fish Operation in Pannala, Seizes Stock Valued at Rs. 1.5 Million
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered an unlicensed canned fish manufacturing facility in Elabadagama, Pannala, seizing a stock of goods estimated…
General India and Sri Lanka Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Energy Ties
India and Sri Lanka have engaged in fresh discussions aimed at deepening bilateral energy cooperation, with talks held in the Indian capital New Delhi marking…
General Grama Niladhari Officers to Stage Two-Day Island-Wide Sick Leave Protest
Grama Niladhari officers across Sri Lanka have announced plans to collectively report sick leave and abstain from work on Monday (10) and Tuesday (11),…
General Heated Exchange Between School Principals Mars Conclusion of Fiercely Contested 'Battle of Golden Queens
Prestigious inter-school clash descends into public dispute What should have been a celebrated occasion in Sri Lankan school sports turned sour on Saturday as…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Approach 90,000 and Death Toll Reaches 65
Alarming Surge in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the total number of reported cases…
General Washington Pledges $1 Billion to Colombia as Pro-Trump President Takes Office
The United States has announced a landmark pledge of one billion US dollars to Colombia, delivering the financial commitment within hours of the South American…
General Little Japan Founder Dr. Ruwan Perera Brings 250 Japanese Visitors to Sri Lanka in Major Tourism Push
A landmark group arrival signals growing ties between Sri Lanka and Japan Dr. Ruwan Perera, the visionary founder of Little Japan, has spearheaded a…
General Near-Miss Between Jetstar and Qatar Airways Aircraft Triggers Alarm at Sydney Airport
A potentially catastrophic incident unfolded at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning when a Jetstar passenger aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane came dangerously…