General Sri Lanka Police SDIG Officer Transfers 2026: Island-Wide Reshuffle
High-Ranking Police Officials Reshuffled Across the Island A significant round of transfers has swept through the upper ranks of the Sri Lanka Police Service,…
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General Prisons Minister Warns of Organised Conspiracy Behind Recent Island-Wide Jail Unrest
Minister Points to Coordinated Sabotage as Cause of Prison Disturbances Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has told Parliament that the wave of unrest…
General Overcrowding and Neglect: The Crisis Behind Sri Lanka's Rising Prison Death Toll
A System Under Strain Sri Lanka's prison system is facing intense scrutiny following a series of inmate deaths that have raised serious concerns about the…
General PM Harini Amarasuriya Calls on Engineers to Champion Inclusive Service at Pera Engineers' Day Pinnacle 2026
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has declared that the true hallmark of quality engineering is its capacity to serve all members of society equally,…
General How a Series Victory Over Sri Lanka Could Revive India's Fading WTC Final Hopes
India find themselves in an uncomfortable fifth position in the World Test Championship standings, and with time running short, a home series victory against…
General Bangladesh Humiliated for 54 as Thompson's Eight-Wicket Haul Sounds Alarm Bells Ahead of Australia Test
Bangladesh's preparations for their upcoming Test series against Australia have suffered a serious blow after the touring side was bowled out for a meagre 54…
General Three More Suspects Nabbed Over Deadly Wattala Birthday Party Shooting, Including Alleged Gunman
Police have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into a fatal shooting that turned a birthday celebration into a scene of tragedy in Wattala,…
General Customs Officers Foil Bid to Smuggle Goats and Pigeons into Sri Lanka
Live Animals Seized Before Illegal Entry Sri Lankan authorities have successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle live animals into the country, foiling a…
General India Struggle to Break Down Resilient SLC XI in Warm-Up Day One Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series
India's Batters Fail to Find Rhythm Against Determined Sri Lanka XI India found themselves frustrated on the opening day of their warm-up fixture against an…
General Polonnaruwa Rice Mill Slapped With Rs. 1 Million Fine Over Illegal Nadu Rice Pricing
A leading rice mill operator has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs. 1 million after the Polonnaruwa Magistrate's Court found the supplier guilty of violating…
General Sri Lankan Court Remands Indian Fishermen Rescued Near Rameswaram Waters
A Sri Lankan court has remanded a group of Indian fishermen from Rameswaram who were rescued at sea, placing them in custody as legal proceedings get underway…
General MPs' Pay Not Raised, Says Deputy Minister — Fuel Allowance Revision Behind Higher Earnings
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has moved to address public concerns over reports that Members of Parliament have received higher…
General Sri Lankan Mother in UAE Cries Out for Help as Debt and Legal Woes Shatter Family Life
A Sri Lankan mother living in the United Arab Emirates has made an emotional public appeal for assistance, revealing how a mounting debt crisis and a web of…
General Three Dead as Violent Riots Erupt Simultaneously at Two Sri Lankan Prisons
Three people have been killed following violent riots that broke out at two separate prisons in Sri Lanka, authorities have confirmed. The simultaneous unrest…
General Deloitte Sri Lanka Calls for Boardroom Transformation at Director Summit 2026
Deloitte Sri Lanka has taken centre stage in advocating for stronger, more adaptive corporate governance, using the Director Summit 2026 as a platform to urge…
General India and Sri Lanka Lock in Series Schedule for 2026/27 Cricket Season
Upcoming Series Between Two Asian Giants Confirmed Cricket fans across Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent have reason to look forward to the 2026/27 season,…
General Free Entry Announced for Sri Lanka vs India Test Series at Galle and Colombo
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that selected free entry will be available for the upcoming two-Test series between Sri Lanka and India, giving local…
General Pioneering Sri Lankan Communication Scholar Professor Wimal Dissanayake Dies at 86
Professor Wimal Dissanayake, widely regarded as a towering figure in the field of mass communication and a trailblazer in Asian communication theory, has…
General Shani Abeysekara Promoted to Deputy Inspector General of Police
Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara has been officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), marking a significant…
General Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Forge Historic 'Mecca Joint Defence Pact' in Major Security Alliance
Three of the Muslim world's most powerful nations have taken a landmark step in regional security cooperation, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally…
General Nearly 4,000 Specialist Doctors Have Left Sri Lanka in Five Years, Parliament Hears
Sri Lanka's healthcare sector has suffered a significant brain drain over the past five years, with nearly 4,000 specialist doctors departing the country…
General Police Accused of Threatening Pradeshiya Sabha Chief Following Thaiyiddy Court Decision
Tensions have flared in the Valikamam North area of the Northern Province after the chairman of the local Pradeshiya Sabha alleged that Sri Lankan police…
General President Dissanayake Orders New Joint Mechanism to Tackle Prison Security and Inmate Welfare
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a directive to establish a dedicated joint mechanism aimed at comprehensively addressing prison security, the…
General Brave Lorry Driver Uses Vehicle as Shield to Save Man from Wild Elephant Encounter
Quick Reflexes Prevent Potential Tragedy on Sri Lankan Road A lorry driver has been widely praised for his swift and courageous actions after using his vehicle…