General Sri Lanka Faces Power Shortage Risk as PUCSL Raises El Niño Alarm
Sri Lanka's electricity regulator has sounded a warning over potential power shortages across the country, citing the adverse impact of ongoing El Niño weather…
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General CT Holdings Divests Rs 15 Billion Cargills Stake in CSE Block Deal
A landmark divestment transaction involving CT Holdings and its retail subsidiary Cargills Ceylon, valued at approximately Rs. 15 billion, has emerged as a…
General Sri Lanka Oil and Gas Licensing Round Opens to International Companies
Island Nation Seeks Global Partners to Unlock Energy Potential Sri Lanka is preparing to invite international energy companies to participate in offshore oil…
General India Declare at 503/9, Putting Sri Lanka Under Massive Pressure in Colombo Test
India have declared their first innings at a commanding 503 for 9 against Sri Lanka, setting the hosts a monumental task at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC)…
General Joint Opposition Slams Protest Targeting BASL President, Points Finger at Government
The People's Joint Opposition has come out in strong condemnation of a protest held outside the Bar Association of Sri Lanka's (BASL) Colombo headquarters,…
General New U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka to Assume Post
Sri Lanka has welcomed a new American diplomatic chief as Eric Meyer arrived in the island nation to formally take up his role as the United States Ambassador…
General Jetstar Melbourne–Colombo Flights Launch This Month
Australian Budget Carrier Prepares for Landmark Launch Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways is poised to make aviation history by launching its…
General ICC Penalises India's Jaiswal After Headbutt Incident Involving Sri Lanka Bowler
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been handed a formal punishment by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following an on-field incident in which the young…
General Sri Lanka's Major Reservoirs Fall to Just 36% Capacity Amid Dry Zone Concerns
Sri Lanka's 74 major reservoirs have collectively dropped to just 36% of their total storage capacity, raising concerns among water resource authorities and…
General Jaiswal Breaks Silence on Fiery On-Field Clash with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando
Indian opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally spoken out about his highly publicised on-field altercation with Sri Lankan pace bowler Asitha Fernando,…
General Sri Lanka Set to Boost National Grid With 410MW From Incoming Energy Projects
Major Capacity Additions on the Horizon Sri Lanka is preparing to significantly strengthen its power generation capacity with the addition of 410 megawatts…
General Central Bank of Sri Lanka Launches Search for Liquidators to Wind Up Failed Financial Institutions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has begun a formal process to identify and appoint qualified liquidators to manage the winding up of troubled banks and…
General Sri Lanka's Proposed NGO Law Draws Sharp Criticism Over Civil Society Crackdown Fears
Sri Lanka is weighing a controversial new piece of legislation that would significantly tighten government oversight of non-governmental organisations, drawing…
General Sri Lanka on the Brink of Shattering a 43-Year Temperature Record
Unprecedented Heat Could Rewrite the History Books Sri Lanka is bracing for an extraordinary meteorological event, with weather authorities indicating that the…
General Pant Surpasses Dhoni's Legacy: Indian Wicketkeeper Scripts History on Sri Lankan Soil
Rishabh Pant Etches His Name in the Record Books Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has achieved a remarkable milestone during India's tour of Sri Lanka,…
General El Niño Weather Impact Hits 7 Sri Lanka Districts, 22 Divisions Affected
The ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon has taken a significant toll on Sri Lanka, with 22 Divisional Secretariat divisions across seven districts now bearing…
General FBI Grills Sri Lankan Drug Kingpin Over Iran Connections Before Sending Him Home
Federal Agents Interrogate Suspect on International Terror Links A Sri Lankan drug lord was subjected to intense questioning by the United States Federal…
General Special Audit Exposes Massive Fuel Misuse by Former Speaker's Office, Consuming Over 6,000 Litres Monthly
A special audit report has uncovered serious financial irregularities in the operations of Sri Lanka's Parliament during the tenure of the Eighth Parliament,…
General Sri Lankan Pharma Giant Gamma Interpharm Breaks Into Cambodian Market in Latest Export Push
Local pharmaceutical firm strengthens Sri Lanka's presence in Southeast Asia Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturer Gamma Interpharm has expanded its…
General Sri Lanka Crosses 1.46 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026, Signalling Strong Recovery
Tourism Momentum Builds as Arrivals Surpass 1.46 Million Sri Lanka has recorded more than 1.46 million tourist arrivals so far in 2026, marking a significant…
General President AKD to Embark on Nationwide District Rally Tour Starting September 5
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to launch a special series of public rallies spanning all districts of Sri Lanka, beginning on September 5, Health…
General Former State Minister Files Rs. 500 Million Human Rights Complaint Over Son's Robbery Case
Compensation Demand Dwarfs Original Robbery Amount Former State Minister Shantha Bandara has filed a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri…
General Cricket Experts Blast Jaiswal for Reckless Advancing at the Crease, Warn He Has Entered 'Dangerous Territory
Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has come under sharp criticism from cricket analysts and former players after his habit of aggressively advancing down…
General Jaiswal Speaks Out on Sri Lanka Headbutt Incident: 'You Don't Know What He Said
Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence over the controversial headbutting incident involving a Sri Lankan bowler, offering his side…