General Met Department Warns of Island-Wide Showers and Thunderstorms This Afternoon
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for Saturday, 10 October 2026, cautioning the public to expect widespread rainfall across much of…
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General 29-Year-Old Nabbed in Connection With Fatal Boralesgamuwa Shooting
A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody by police in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the Boralesgamuwa area, authorities confirmed. The…
General Vijay's TVK Sweeps Tamil Nadu By-Elections in Commanding Political Debut
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's fledgling political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has claimed victory in both seats contested during the latest Tamil…
General Central Bank Stands Firm on 5% Inflation Target Amid Criticism
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a 5% inflation target, brushing aside mounting criticism and calls to reconsider the…
General Sri Lanka Endorses Indian Supreme Court's Remarks on Katchatheevu Dispute
Sri Lanka has formally welcomed observations made by India's Supreme Court regarding the longstanding Katchatheevu island issue, signalling a positive…
General Sri Lanka Strongly Condemns Attacks on Civilian Airports in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attacks carried out against civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing deep concern…
General Iran Reminds Sri Lanka of International Obligations Amid Stranded Vessel Crisis
Diplomatic Pressure Mounts as Iranian Ships Remain Stranded Off Sri Lankan Waters Iran has issued a firm reminder to Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP)…
General Tusker Found with Gunshot Wound Raises Alarm Over Elephant Protection in Sri Lanka
A wild elephant in Sri Lanka has been discovered bearing a gunshot wound, reigniting serious concerns about the safety and survival of the island's iconic…
General Government Moves to Safeguard Diyagama Forest Reserve in Homagama
The government is actively working to protect the Diyagama forest area in Homagama, within the Colombo District, Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody…
General Sri Lanka ITEC Alumni Association Launches to Unite India-Trained Professionals
A new national alumni body bringing together Sri Lankan professionals who have received training in India under a prestigious bilateral cooperation programme…
General Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Wickramaratne
Sri Lanka's Parliament is bracing for another bout of high-stakes political drama as the Opposition has formally submitted a motion of no confidence against…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Boost Safety on the Nation's Bus Network
AI Technology Brought In to Tackle Long-Standing Road Safety Concerns Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward modernising its public transport sector by…
General Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh Issues Urgent Safety Advisory for Nationals in Saudi Arabia
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has released an official safety advisory calling on Sri Lankan nationals residing in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened…
General Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Cross USD 734 Million Mark in September 2026
Sri Lanka's external economy has shown continued strength, with foreign worker remittances surging past USD 734 million in September 2026, reflecting the…
General Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to India: No Territory Will Be Used Against New Delhi's Security Interests
Sri Lanka has formally assured India that its soil will not be permitted to be used in any manner that could threaten or undermine New Delhi's security…
General Sri Lankans Pawn Rs. 211 Billion in Gold Within Six Months, Opposition Leader Reveals
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sounded the alarm over the deepening financial hardship faced by ordinary Sri Lankans, revealing that citizens pawned…
General Young Mother Stabbed to Death in Jaffna; Suspect Dies by Suicide
Jaffna police are investigating a tragic double incident in which a 32-year-old mother was stabbed to death and her own mother wounded by a male suspect who…
General Trump Claims Russia Agreed to Release Diesel Fuel to Global Markets Amid Rising US Prices
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Russia has agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel into global markets, following what he…
General Washington Turns Up Heat on ICC With Direct Sanctions Against the Court Itself
The United States has taken its most aggressive step yet against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing sweeping…
General SJB MP Slams Metro Bus Service Over Double Fares and No Seats for Clergy
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Jagath Vithana has launched a sharp critique against the Metro bus service, raising concerns over what he…
General Pakistan U17 Bowlers Put Sri Lanka U17 on the Back Foot on Dominant Opening Day
Pakistan's Under-17 bowlers put on an impressive display on the opening day of their match against Sri Lanka's Under-17 side, firmly establishing control and…
General Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Sparking Tsunami Warnings Across the Americas
A major earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude has struck southern Panama, sending shockwaves of alarm across Central and South America as authorities rushed to…
General Wimal Weerawansa Under Threat of Contempt Proceedings Over Rally Remarks
Former parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa is facing the prospect of contempt of court proceedings following controversial remarks he reportedly made during a Sri…
General Pakistan Edge Sri Lanka in T20 Clash as Farhan Steals the Show
Pakistan claim T20 victory with Farhan at the helm Pakistan secured a T20 international victory over Sri Lanka, with standout performer Farhan playing a…