General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested in Sri Lanka on Corruption Charges
Son of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa Taken Into Custody Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda…
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General Sri Lanka Women Stun New Zealand in Historic Triumph as Nilakshika and Nuthyangana Shine
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team delivered a stunning upset against New Zealand, with Nilakshika and Nuthyangana producing standout performances to seal a…
General Sri Lanka Charts New Economic Course with Launch of Five-Year National Export Development Plan
A Strategic Blueprint for Export Growth Sri Lanka has taken a significant stride in its economic recovery and long-term development with the official launch of…
General Sri Lanka's Economy Grows 5.1% in First Quarter of 2026, Signalling Continued Recovery
Steady Economic Expansion Recorded in Early 2026 Sri Lanka's economy has maintained its recovery momentum, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices…
General Catholic Church Refutes Claims That Cardinal Ranjith Sought Appointments of Seneviratne and Abeysekara
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has firmly denied reports suggesting that His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith played any role in seeking the appointments of…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Arrest Prevention Petition Comes Before Court
A petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in which he seeks a court order to prevent his arrest in connection with investigations into the…
General Colombo Magistrate Issues Arrest Order Against Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena has issued a formal arrest warrant against former Finance Minister and prominent political figure Basil Rajapaksa,…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Taken Into Custody by Anti-Corruption Commission
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested after presenting himself before the Commission to Investigate Allegations…
General Messi Makes World Cup History With First Career Hat-Trick Against Algeria
Lionel Messi etched his name further into football folklore by scoring a historic hat-trick against Algeria, equalling the all-time World Cup scoring record in…
General Sri Lanka Stun Defending Champions New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Thriller
Sri Lanka produced a stunning upset at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating defending champions New Zealand in a result that has sent shockwaves through…
General Sri Lanka's Economy Grows 5.1% in First Quarter of 2026, Signalling Continued Recovery
Sri Lanka's economy has recorded a strong start to 2026, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices rising by 5.1 percent year-on-year in the first…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Summoned Before Anti-Corruption Body
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption,…
General Police Raid Colombo Hotel Linked to Former Minister Johnston Fernando Over Firearms Allegations
A luxury hotel in Colombo's Slave Island area, reportedly connected to former Minister Johnston Fernando, was raided by authorities following allegations…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Board Steps Down Following Government Request
Entire Board Resigns Amid Government Intervention The governing body of Sri Lanka cricket has resigned en masse following a direct request from the country's…
General Sri Lanka Punishes Players Over Vaibhav Suryavanshi Altercation While BCCI Holds Back
Sri Lanka Cricket has taken disciplinary action against its players following an on-field altercation involving Indian teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi,…
General Suryavanshi and Halambage Face Sanctions After Dambulla Flashpoint
Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi of India A and Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage have both been handed sanctions following a heated on-field…
General India and Sri Lanka Explore Local Currency Trade Settlement to Deepen Economic Ties
Bilateral talks focus on reducing dependence on foreign currencies in trade transactions India and Sri Lanka have held discussions aimed at strengthening their…
General Sri Lanka Sets Sights on $36 Billion Export Target with New Five-Year Trade Strategy
Nation Charts Ambitious Course for Export Growth Through 2030 Sri Lanka has formally launched a comprehensive national export development strategy covering the…
General Rights Group Files UN Complaint Over Custodial Deaths and Torture in Sri Lanka
A prominent prisoner rights organisation has taken its concerns over custodial deaths and torture in Sri Lanka directly to the United Nations, signalling…
General Clean Sri Lanka Initiative Loses Momentum as Billions in Funds Remain Untapped
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's flagship Clean Sri Lanka programme, launched with considerable fanfare at the start of the year, is facing serious…
General History Made: Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand to Claim First-Ever Women's T20 World Cup Title
A Landmark Moment for Sri Lankan Cricket Sri Lanka etched their name into cricketing history on Sunday, defeating New Zealand to claim their maiden Women's T20…
General Sri Lanka Stuns New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup Upset to Shake Up Tournament
Sri Lanka delivered one of the most dramatic results of the Women's T20 World Cup, defeating defending champions New Zealand in a stunning upset that has sent…
General New Dengue Strain Heightens Infection Risk Across Sri Lanka
Emerging Dengue Variant Poses Fresh Public Health Concern Sri Lanka is facing a heightened public health alert following the emergence of a new strain of the…
General Pathirana Goes Under the Knife in France for Hamstring Injury
Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana has successfully undergone surgery in France to address a left biceps femoris hamstring injury, marking a…