General Pakistan Clinch Series Opener as Farhan and Sadaqat Lead Successful Chase of 183
Pakistan take early series advantage with composed batting display Pakistan have drawn first blood in their ongoing series after successfully chasing down a…
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General Pakistan Seal First T20 Win Over Sri Lanka on Back of Farhan and Sadaqat Half-Centuries
Pakistan claimed victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international of their current series, with two impressive half-centuries from Farhan and…
General Former State Bank Cashier Jailed 15 Years for Stealing Over Rs. 130 Million
A 31-year-old former chief cashier employed at a prominent state bank has been handed a 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence after being found guilty of…
General DMT Puts Vehicle Owners on Notice: Strict Transfer Rules Take Effect December 1
Department of Motor Traffic announces crackdown on vehicle ownership transfers Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a firm warning to…
General Makumbura Park and Ride Records Nearly 55% Surge in Vehicle Usage Amid Metro Bus Operations
The Makumbura Park and Ride facility has recorded a dramatic rise in vehicle usage, with figures surging by nearly 55 percent during the third quarter of 2026…
General Government MPs Push for Parliamentary Panel to Examine Black July Pogrom
A group of government parliamentarians has put forward a proposal to establish a parliamentary select committee tasked with conducting a thorough and…
General Trump Rules Out Iran Strike Before US Midterm Elections, Cites Ongoing Talks
United States President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not launch a military strike against Iran ahead of the November 3 midterm…
General Wennappuwa Couple Honoured with Rs. 100,000 Police Reward for Heroic Response to Chain Snatch
A courageous couple from Wennappuwa has been recognised by Sri Lanka Police and rewarded with Rs. 100,000 for their swift and selfless actions in helping to…
General Sri Lanka Win Toss and Elect to Bat in First T20 as Pakistan Hand Debuts to Razaullah and Imran Randhawa
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in the opening match of their T20 series, a fixture that also marked a landmark occasion for two…
General Sri Lanka CERT Sounds Alarm Over Fake Foreign University Scams Circulating on Social Media
Sri Lanka's Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has issued an urgent warning to the public about a growing wave of fraudulent schemes on social media…
General Sri Lanka Customs Smashes September Revenue Target by 32 Percent
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a significant financial milestone, surpassing its revenue target for the month of September by 32 percent, signalling a robust…
General Sri Lanka Rules Out Immediate Assistance to Iranian Vessels Stranded Near Its Waters
Sri Lanka has confirmed it has no immediate plans to provide aid to Iranian ships reported to be lingering near its territorial waters with dwindling food and…
General NDB Bank Fraud: Questions Mount Over Accountability as Sri Lankans Demand Answers
A Financial Scandal Under the Spotlight A fraudulent scheme involving the National Development Bank (NDB) has sparked widespread public concern in Sri Lanka,…
General Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Kicks Off — Here's How to Watch the First Match Live
Cricket fans across Sri Lanka are gearing up for the highly anticipated first Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with supporters eager to…
General Swisstek Positions Itself as a One-Stop Building Solutions Provider for Sri Lanka's Growing Construction Industry
As Sri Lanka's construction industry undergoes a period of significant transformation, leading building materials company Swisstek has moved to strengthen its…
General Sri Lanka on Alert as 19 Iranian Vessels Stranded Off Its Coast With Critical Shortages
Authorities Monitor Developing Situation in Sri Lankan Waters Sri Lanka has adopted a cautious stance as a fleet of 19 Iranian ships remains anchored off its…
General South African Human Rights Champion Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Landmark Recognition for Veteran Rights Defender Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the distinguished South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High…
General Gotabaya Rajapaksa Takes PTA Arrest Battle to Supreme Court
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has escalated his legal fight to the country's highest court, filing an appeal petition before the Supreme Court…
General Taps Running Dry: Sri Lanka Faces Deepening Water Crisis as Shortages Worsen
Island Nation Grapples With Severe Water Shortages Sri Lanka is facing an increasingly severe water crisis, with shortages worsening across the island and…
General Sri Lanka's SEC Warns Public Against Depositing or Investing in Quantum AI Limited
Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning urging citizens to refrain from depositing money or making any form of…
General Sri Lankan Scientist Part of Team That Traced Universe's Oldest Fast Radio Burst — 10 Billion Years Old
Groundbreaking Discovery Reaches Across Cosmic Time Sri Lankan astrophysicist Themiya Nanayakkara has contributed to one of the most remarkable discoveries in…
General Private Bus Suspended After Deadly Athurugiriya Collision with Metro Service Vehicle
Authorities have temporarily suspended a private bus from operation following its involvement in a serious collision with a Metro bus in Athurugiriya on…
General Transport Minister Issues Stern Warning Over Metro Bus Vandalism
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has issued a firm warning that individuals found responsible for damaging Metro buses will face serious legal consequences,…
General Batticaloa Residents Take to the Streets Demanding Repeal of PTA and Withdrawal of PSTA
A public protest was staged in Batticaloa this morning, with demonstrators uniting to demand the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the…