General Toy Story 5 Smashes Records With Biggest Box Office Opening of 2026
Pixar's beloved Toy Story franchise has once again demonstrated its remarkable staying power, with its fifth instalment delivering the most impressive box…
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General Kotahena Drug Bust: PNB Seizes Over Rs. 60 Million Worth of Ice in Major Narcotics Raid
A significant blow has been dealt to Sri Lanka's drug trade after the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) arrested a suspect in the Kotahena area of Colombo…
General Sri Lanka Records Over 1,000 Dengue Cases in a Single Day, Raising Alarm
Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health concern after health authorities confirmed that more than 1,000 dengue cases were reported within a single 24-hour…
General Tears and Heartbreak: Chamari Athapaththu Calls Herself 'A Failure' As Sri Lanka Exit T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu broke down in tears following her side's exit from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, delivering a raw and…
General Sri Lanka Courts UAE Investors to Position Colombo Port City as Premier South Asian Business Hub
Sri Lanka has taken its investment pitch directly to the United Arab Emirates, engaging prominent business leaders in a bid to position the Colombo Port City…
General Top US Officials Descend on Colombo as Washington Sharpens Focus on Indian Ocean Strategy
Two senior United States officials have visited Sri Lanka in a significant diplomatic development that underscores Washington's deepening interest in the…
General Explosion Rocks Qatar's Major Gas Export Terminal, Dozens Injured and 18 Workers Missing
A powerful explosion struck one of Qatar's most critical natural gas export facilities late Sunday night, leaving at least 54 people injured and 18 workers…
General Hayleys Fabric and University of Sri Jayewardenepura Complete Landmark Antibiotic Resistance Study on Kelani River
Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in environmental and public health research, with Hayleys Fabric PLC and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura…
General University of West London Launches Sri Lanka's First Full British University Branch Campus
Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in higher education with the University of West London (UWL) officially establishing the country's first full…
General Australian Police Smash Record Cocaine Ring in Secret Bunker Raid, Seizing 2.7 Tonnes of Drugs
Australian law enforcement authorities have pulled off the largest cocaine bust in the country's history, seizing a staggering 2.7 tonnes of the drug following…
General Sri Lanka Opens Fuel Tenders to Russian State-Owned Firms in Major Energy Policy Shift
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in diversifying its energy procurement strategy by clearing Russian state-owned companies to participate in the…
General IMF Delegation Set to Arrive in Sri Lanka This Week for Talks
A team from the International Monetary Fund is expected to visit Sri Lanka this week, according to reports, as the island nation continues its ongoing…
General Top US Diplomat Paul Kapur Touches Down in Sri Lanka
A senior United States diplomat has arrived in Sri Lanka, signalling continued American engagement with the island nation amid a period of significant economic…
General Sevanagala Man Nabbed for Allegedly Selling Cannabis-Laced Sweets to Schoolchildren
A 26-year-old man from Sevanagala has been taken into custody by the Galnewa Police on suspicion of selling cannabis-infused madana modaka — traditional Sri…
General Two Killed in Tragic Elephant Attack During Poson Procession Preparations in Rakwana
A mahout and his assistant have lost their lives following a fatal elephant attack in Rakwana, where the animal had been brought to take part in the 78th Poson…
General Met Department Warns of Thundershowers Across Western, Sabaragamuwa and Several Key Districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 22 June 2026, cautioning residents across several provinces and districts to expect…
General Emirates Marks 40 Years of Flying to Colombo, Eyes Stronger Tourism and Trade Links With Sri Lanka
Emirates airline has reached a significant milestone, marking four decades of continuous operations between Dubai and Colombo — a partnership that has grown…
General How Trade Misinvoicing Has Been Silently Draining Sri Lanka's Economy
A Hidden Drain on the Nation's Wealth While Sri Lanka continues to navigate the painful aftermath of its worst economic crisis in modern history, a less…
General India Seeks to Strengthen Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka
India has signalled its intention to upgrade the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, in a move that could significantly reshape bilateral trade…
General Former Election Commission Chief Blasts Government Over Prolonged Delay in Provincial Council Polls
Former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya has launched a sharp attack on the government over its continued failure to hold provincial council…
General Judicial Vacancies Remain Unfilled as NPP Government Stays Silent on Appointments
The National People's Power (NPP) government has yet to reach a final decision on filling critical vacancies within Sri Lanka's judiciary, leaving the public…
General US Pacific Air Forces Commander Visits Sri Lanka in Push to Deepen Defence Ties
A senior United States military official has arrived in Sri Lanka as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between the two…
General Yamal Shines as Spain Demolish Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup Group H Clash
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal marked a historic milestone as Spain delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H fixture at the FIFA…
General Pioneering AI-Assisted Surgery Successfully Separates Conjoined Twin Sisters Joined at the Head
In a landmark medical achievement, twin sisters who were born conjoined at the head have been successfully separated following a series of complex surgeries…