General Sri Lanka Calls In Military to Quell Escalating Unrest Across Prison System
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed military troops to prisons across the country in response to growing unrest within the nation's correctional facilities, a…
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General Jadeja's Test Comeback: How His Return Could Reshape India's Battle Against Sri Lanka
The Return of a Test Cricket Stalwart Ravindra Jadeja, one of India's most dependable all-rounders in Test cricket, is set to make a much-anticipated return to…
General School Shooting Near Bangkok Leaves Six Dead Including Three Teachers
A devastating act of violence struck a high school north of Bangkok on Friday when a student opened fire on campus, killing six people including three teachers…
General Sri Lanka Calls In Military to Quell Escalating Unrest Inside Prisons
Sri Lanka has deployed military troops to its prisons in a bid to contain a growing wave of unrest spreading across the country's correctional facilities, a…
General Sri Lanka Mourns the Passing of Pioneer Communication Scholar Professor Wimal Dissanayake
Sri Lanka has lost one of its most distinguished academic voices with the passing of Professor Wimal Dissanayake, a towering figure in the field of…
General Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Ordered to Testify via Video Link in Lalith-Kugan Case
The Jaffna Magistrate's Court has directed former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give testimony through a video link, with the proceedings to be conducted…
General Tear Gas Deployed as Pallansena Prison Inmates Take Protest to Rooftop
Police resorted to tear gas on Wednesday to quell a volatile situation at the Pallansena Prison, after a group of inmates escalated a protest by climbing onto…
General Sri Lanka Calls In Military as Prison Unrest Escalates Across Facilities
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed military troops to prisons across the country in response to growing unrest within the correctional system, as officials…
General Sri Lanka Launches Probe Into Suspected Coordinated Unrest Across Multiple Prisons
Sri Lankan authorities have launched a formal investigation into a wave of unrest that has simultaneously erupted across several prisons in the country,…
General PickMe Unveils 'Colombo Connect' to Digitally Link the Capital's Top Attractions and Experiences
Sri Lanka's leading ride-hailing and technology platform PickMe has taken a bold step into destination-based digital services with the launch of Colombo…
General India Arrive in Colombo Seeking Test Revival as Sri Lanka Series Gets Underway
A Nation's Cricketing Pride on the Line India's quest to reclaim their standing as a dominant force in Test cricket begins in Colombo, as the side faces Sri…
General Rs9bn Commercial Credit Trade Sends Colombo Bourse Turnover Soaring
A massive single-trade transaction involving Commercial Credit and Finance PLC worth approximately Rs9 billion gave a significant boost to turnover on the…
General Asahi Dyes and Chemicals Inaugurates Rs. 6 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Biyagama
Asahi Dyes and Chemicals has officially opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Biyagama, marking a significant investment of US$ 20.4 million in…
General Ravi Seneviratne Case: High Court Issues Suspension Order on Traffic Charges
The Colombo High Court has issued an interim stay order, suspending all further proceedings in a traffic accident case filed against Public Security Minister…
General Tillakaratne: Bumrah's Injury Hands Sri Lanka a Golden Opportunity
Former Sri Lanka captain and batting legend Hashan Tillakaratne believes that the absence of India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah could prove to be a…
General US Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million Over Child Safety Failures
Landmark Ruling Against Tech Giant A judge in the United States state of New Mexico has ordered social media giant Meta to pay a staggering $567 million in…
General Dengue Cases Continue to Be Monitored Across Sri Lanka as Week 31 Data Released
Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit has released its latest weekly update covering the period from 27th July to 2nd August 2026, marking Week 31 of the…
General Pallansena Open-Air Prison in Negombo Gripped by Unrest
A tense situation has been reported at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Facility, located in Negombo, according to latest reports emerging from the area.…
General Tear Gas Deployed as Unrest Erupts at Kuruwita Prison
Authorities were forced to deploy tear gas on Friday after a group of inmates at Kuruwita Prison broke into open unrest, prompting an emergency response to…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 88,000 This Year
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths recorded…
General Colombo Stocks End Higher as Commercial Credit Share Sale Sets New Record
Market Closes on Positive Note The Colombo Stock Exchange closed in positive territory on the back of a landmark share sale by Commercial Credit and Finance,…
General Why Sri Lanka's Push to Raise Judges' Retirement Age Is Drawing Sharp Criticism
A Controversial Proposal in the Name of Justice The Sri Lankan government has put forward a proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age of judges, arguing…
General India Calls on Sri Lanka to Hold Provincial Council Elections Without Further Delay
India has urged Sri Lanka to hold long-overdue Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, signalling New Delhi's growing interest in the restoration of…
General Electricity Bills Could Have Been 20% Lower, Consumers' Association Charges
Sri Lanka's electricity consumers may have been paying significantly more than necessary for their power, according to a claim made by the Electricity…