General Bangladesh Cricketer Nayeem Hasan Allegedly Beaten by Police in Chattogram
Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has allegedly been assaulted by police officers in the port city of Chattogram, in an incident that has sent shockwaves…
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General England Demolish Sri Lanka With Record-Breaking 219/1 in Women's T20 World Cup
England produced a stunning batting masterclass against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup, posting a record-breaking total of 219 for the loss of just one…
General Vedda Community Leader Holds Historic Meeting With Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament
The leader of Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda community, Uru Warige Wannila Aththo, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament on Friday,…
General Smuggler Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport with Over 26,000 Duty-Free Cigarettes
A 40-year-old man was apprehended at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 13, after he…
General 122 Lives Lost to Drowning in 2026 as Police Urge Caution Ahead of Poson Season
Sri Lanka has recorded a deeply concerning 122 drowning deaths so far in 2026, with authorities sounding the alarm ahead of the upcoming Poson festival period…
General Indo-Lanka Chamber Brings Together Business Leaders to Chart Sri Lanka's Investment Path Forward
Forum Focuses on Strengthening Economic Ties Between Sri Lanka and India The Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a high-level dialogue…
General Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis Persists Despite NPP's Rise to Power, Warn International Observers
New Government, Old Struggles Sri Lanka continues to grapple with deep-rooted economic and social challenges even as the National People's Power (NPP)…
General Wyatt-Hodge Dedicates T20 World Cup Heroics to Newborn Daughter in Emotional Win Over Sri Lanka
England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge produced a memorable performance against Sri Lanka at the T20 Women's World Cup, dedicating her innings to her newborn…
General Wyatt-Hodge Ton Destroys Sri Lanka as England Storm Into Women's T20 World Cup with Emphatic Win
England made an emphatic statement on the opening day of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, handing Sri Lanka a crushing defeat thanks to a brilliant century…
General UN Anti-Torture Body to Conduct Fresh Visit to Sri Lanka
International Oversight Returns to the Island The United Nations' dedicated body for the prevention of torture is set to visit Sri Lanka once again, signalling…
General England Crush Sri Lanka by 87 Runs in T20 World Cup Clash
England delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by a commanding 87 runs in their T20 World Cup encounter, leaving the island nation's…
General Sri Lanka Set to Benefit From ADB's Massive US$4 Billion Crisis Support Package
Sri Lanka is among a group of nations positioned to receive assistance under a sweeping US$4 billion crisis response package announced by the Asian Development…
General Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal de Silva Released on Bail
The Colombo Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (12) granted bail to former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal de Silva, who had been remanded in…
General Commonwealth Lawyers Association Backs BASL's Call to Protect Judicial Independence in Sri Lanka
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has thrown its weight behind concerns raised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding a reported move to…
General Six-Year-Old Boy Found Dead After Falling Into Well in Point Pedro
A six-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after falling into a well in the Puloly South area of Point Pedro, police confirmed. Authorities discovered the…
General SpaceX Makes Historic Market Debut, Crowning Musk as World's First Trillionaire
Elon Musk has made history as the world's first trillionaire following the landmark stock market debut of his aerospace company SpaceX on United States…
General Australia and Sri Lanka Deepen Ties With Strengthened Maritime Security Partnership
Two Nations Reinforce Commitment to Regional Maritime Safety Australia and Sri Lanka have taken meaningful steps to bolster their bilateral maritime security…
General CBSL Distances Itself from Kasagala Green Plantation, Launches Probe
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has moved to clarify that it does not regulate Kasagala Green Plantation, while simultaneously announcing that it will conduct an…
General Colombo Bourse Bounces Back Strongly as Bargain Hunters Drive Indices Higher
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a sharp and welcome recovery yesterday, reversing the losses sustained in the previous trading session as bargain…
General USS Canberra Docks in Colombo in Latest Show of US Naval Presence in Sri Lanka
The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that the USS Canberra (LCS 30), an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship belonging to the US Navy,…
General Joint Opposition Calls for Disciplinary Inquiry Against Bribery Commission Director General
The Joint Opposition has formally called for an immediate disciplinary inquiry to be launched against the Director General of the Commission to Investigate…
General Sri Lanka Rugby Breaks Silence on Visa Debacle That Handed South Korea a 20-0 Walkover
National Rugby Body Cites Administrative Failures in Embarrassing International Setback Sri Lanka Rugby has come forward to explain the circumstances behind a…
General England Shatter Women's T20 World Cup Scoring Record in Crushing Defeat of Sri Lanka
England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge delivered a stunning batting performance to propel her side to a record-breaking total in the Women's T20 World Cup, leaving Sri…
General Sri Lanka's Total Debt Stock Disclosed by Deputy Finance Minister
Sri Lanka's Deputy Finance Minister has stepped forward to publicly disclose the country's total debt stock, offering a rare moment of transparency on one of…