General S&P Maintains Sri Lanka's CCC+ Sovereign Rating, Citing Improved Revenue Performance
Global credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's sovereign credit rating at CCC+, acknowledging the island nation's improved…
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General Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong Holds Farewell Meeting with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa
China's outgoing Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, paid a farewell courtesy call on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Monday, January 27, as the envoy…
General Sri Lanka Plans Constitutional and Judicature Act Amendments to Extend Judges' Tenure
Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce amendments to both the Constitution and the Judicature Act with the aim of extending the tenure of judges, according to…
General Sri Lankan Youth Sentenced to 89 Days Behind Bars Over Brisbane Train Bottle Attack
A young Sri Lankan man has been handed an 89-day prison sentence after he smashed a glass bottle over the head of another person aboard a train in Brisbane,…
General Kavadi Dancers Nabbed with Drugs Before Sacred Devinuwara Vishnu Temple Procession
Police have arrested several members of Kavadi dance groups ahead of the annual procession at the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Temple, after narcotics…
General Seneesa Goonewardena: Sri Lankan 18-Year-Old Joins ShakthiSAT Space Mission
Sri Lanka has earned a proud moment on the world stage as 18-year-old student Seneesa Goonewardena has been selected to participate in the prestigious…
General Dengue Crisis Deepens in Sri Lanka as Cases Surpass 82,000 in 2026, Western Province Bears Brunt
Island-wide dengue surge raises serious public health concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue outbreak in 2026, with recorded cases across the country…
General S&P Maintains Sri Lanka's Sovereign Credit Rating at CCC+ Citing Strong Revenue Performance
Rating Agency Points to Fiscal Improvements as Key Driver Global credit rating agency S&P has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's sovereign credit rating at CCC+, citing…
General Colombo Chief Magistrate Grants Bail to Rakitha Rajapaksa, Charith Abeysinghe and Former AASL Director
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has granted bail to three individuals facing legal proceedings, including Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Justice…
General Chaminda Wijesiri Sentenced to 18 Months by Badulla High Court
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri, who represents the Badulla District, has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison…
General Four Inmates Named as Suspects in Deadly Negombo Prison Riot That Claimed 32 Lives
Authorities have identified four prison inmates as suspects in connection with the deadly clashes that erupted inside the Negombo Prison, a violent incident…
General Sri Lanka Plans to Deploy 10,000 Workers to Israel in 2026
Sri Lanka is making preparations to send 10,000 workers to Israel for employment opportunities during 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Employment has announced.…
General Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 Opens Registrations Ahead of Major Global Forum
Registrations are now open for the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, a landmark event set to bring together leading voices from the worlds of…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Climbs at Midday Tuesday, Capital Goods Drive Market Gains
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange recorded positive movement during Tuesday's midday trading session, with both key market indices pushing higher as investor…
General Senior Buddhist Monk Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threats to Sri Lanka's Clergy
A prominent Buddhist monk has sounded a serious warning over what he describes as deliberate efforts to weaken and undermine the authority of the Buddhist…
General Sri Lanka Faces Mounting Pressure as Fuel Costs Continue to Climb
Sri Lanka is grappling with rising fuel costs as strain on global oil markets continues to bear down on the island nation's fragile economy, raising fresh…
General Sri Lanka 4th Fastest-Improving Nation by IIF: Trade and Investment Impact
Sri Lanka has secured a remarkable fourth-place ranking among the world's fastest-improving countries, a recognition that signals growing confidence in the…
General Suspect Arrested Over Rs. 200,000 Contract Killing of Security Guard at Dehiwala Cemetery
A man suspected of fatally shooting a security guard at the Nisala Sewana public cemetery in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has been taken into custody, with police…
General Judiciary Under Threat: JSASL Raises Alarm Over Independence of Sri Lanka's Courts
Professional Body Sounds Serious Warning The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL) has issued a stark warning that the independence of the…
General Sri Lanka Court Denies Bail to India's Manjot Kalra in Match-Fixing Probe
A Sri Lankan court has rejected a bail application filed by Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra, who is currently facing charges linked to an alleged match-fixing…
General Police Unveil Details of Chinese National's Murder Linked to Port City Confrontation
Sri Lanka Police have disclosed further details regarding the fatal attack on a Chinese national, following a violent confrontation between two rival groups of…
General Son of Former State Minister Among Five Granted Bail in Rs. 20 Million Chinese National Robbery Case
The Fort Magistrate's Court has granted bail to five individuals, including Anuda Janadith Bandara, the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, who were…
General Why Great Teachers Will Always Outshine Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka's Classrooms
A Village Lesson That Technology Cannot Replicate As Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya's administration pushes forward with ambitious education reforms…
General Former Indian Cricketer Refused Bail in Sri Lanka Amid Match-Fixing Allegations
A former Indian cricketer has been denied bail by Sri Lankan authorities as he faces serious allegations linked to match-fixing, marking a significant…