General Government Forms Official Committee to Oversee SriLankan Airlines Restructuring
The Sri Lankan government has announced the formation of a dedicated committee to spearhead the long-awaited restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, signalling a…
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General China's CHEC Chairman Meets President Dissanayake, Reaffirms Commitment to Sri Lanka Projects
The chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), one of China's most prominent state-owned infrastructure conglomerates, has held discussions with Sri…
General Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal Struggling With Governance After Youth-Led Uprisings, Says Chatham House
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal are all grappling with significant governance challenges in the aftermath of youth-driven political upheavals, according to a…
General Sri Lanka Women Suffer Heavy 87-Run Defeat to England in T20 World Cup Opener
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team endured a disappointing start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, suffering a comprehensive 87-run defeat at the hands of…
General Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Deal Set for Sunday Signing, Vows to Open Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a landmark agreement with Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, declaring that the strategically…
General Ratmalana Man Nabbed With Rs. 20 Million Worth of Hashish
A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody in Ratmalana following the discovery of a substantial cache of hashish narcotics estimated to be worth more than…
General Colombo District Declares Special Dengue Prevention Week from June 15 to 21
Health authorities in the Colombo District have taken a decisive step in the fight against dengue fever, declaring a Special Dengue Prevention Week to be…
General Wyatt-Hodge's Stunning Century Crushes Sri Lanka as England Post Record Women's T20 World Cup Win
England batter Tammy Wyatt-Hodge delivered a breathtaking century to power her side to a record-breaking victory over Sri Lanka at the Women's T20 World Cup,…
General Chinese Construction Giant CHEC Pledges Continued Investment Confidence in Sri Lanka
CHEC Signals Strong Commitment to Sri Lankan Market China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), one of China's largest state-owned infrastructure developers, has…
General Fuel Subsidies to Expire in June as CPC Confirms No Decision Yet on Price Revision
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has told Parliament's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that government fuel subsidies are set to come to an end in…
General Iran and US Edge Closer to Historic Peace Agreement as Talks Progress
Diplomatic Breakthrough on the Horizon Iran and the United States appear to be moving steadily towards a landmark peace agreement, with both sides signalling…
General SriLankan Airlines Flight UL606 Makes Emergency Landing After Lightning Strike Hits Engine Over Colombo
A SriLankan Airlines passenger flight was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine was struck by lightning during operations over Colombo, in an…
General Kapruka Makes History as Sri Lanka's First Tech Company to Welcome AI Agents Into Its Online Store
Sri Lanka's leading e-commerce platform Kapruka has etched its name in the country's technology history by becoming the first local tech company to open its…
General Middle East Tensions Choke Sri Lanka's Tar Supply, Threatening Road Development Projects
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to cast a long shadow over Sri Lanka's infrastructure sector, with the disruption of tar imports posing a…
General ADB Mobilises $4 Billion to Protect Sri Lanka and 13 Other Nations From West Asia Conflict Fallout
Regional Development Bank Steps In With Massive Financial Buffer The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has deployed a substantial financial package worth four…
General Lal Kantha Dares Public to Expose Opposition's 'Joker' in Sharp Political Jab
Cabinet Minister K. D. Lal Kantha launched a pointed verbal attack on opposition politicians during a recent public event, issuing a bold challenge to those in…
General President Dissanayake Holds Talks With CHEC Chairman Over Colombo Port City Development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held high-level discussions with senior representatives of the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), as Sri Lanka…
General Parliamentary Finance Panel Puts Central Bank Officials on the Spot Over NDB Fraud Failures
Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has launched a rigorous interrogation of Central Bank officials, demanding answers over serious oversight…
General England Shatter Women's T20 World Cup Records in Crushing Victory Over Sri Lanka
England produced a historic performance at the Women's T20 World Cup, demolishing Sri Lanka in a lopsided contest that rewrote the tournament's record books.…
General Passenger Train Derails in Rambukkana, Disrupting Rail Services
A train derailment occurred in the Rambukkana area, disrupting rail services along the affected route, according to reports. The incident, which took place in…
General Sri Lanka and RCEP: What Membership Could Mean for the Island Nation's Economic Future
A Major Trade Bloc on Sri Lanka's Radar Sri Lanka is considering joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade…
General Sri Lanka Set to Benefit from ADB's US$4 Billion Crisis Support Package
Sri Lanka is among a group of nations expected to receive support under a newly announced US$4 billion crisis assistance package from the Asian Development…
General Namal Rajapaksa Welcomes Release of Tamil Hip Hop Artist Hiphop Sangee
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has publicly welcomed the release of 24-year-old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan…
General Parliamentary Finance Committee Puts Central Bank Officials on the Spot Over NDB Oversight Failures
Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has summoned and closely questioned Central Bank officials over alleged lapses in regulatory oversight linked to…