General Sri Lanka's Rubber Exporters Poised to Gain as US Tariff Shake-Up Opens New Doors
Sri Lanka's rubber and rubber products export sector is set to benefit significantly from the latest United States tariff decisions, with the Sri Lanka…
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General Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Faces Critical Reforms Ahead of GSP+ Reapplication
Sri Lanka's garment and apparel sector is facing a pivotal moment as the country prepares to reapply for the European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences…
General Sri Lanka Dispatches Joint CID-CIABOC Team to Australia as Anti-Corruption Campaign Expands
Sri Lanka has sent a joint investigative team comprising officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Commission to Investigate…
General Karunanayake Blasts Central Bank and IMF Policies, Says Institutions Have 'Ruined Sri Lanka
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has launched a fierce attack on Sri Lanka's Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, declaring that their…
General Hindu Ritual Dance Cancelled in Sri Lanka After Underworld Threats Shake Organisers
A traditional Hindu ritual dance event in Sri Lanka has been called off after organisers received threatening messages from underworld figures, raising serious…
General Chinese National Killed Following Violent Altercation Near Colombo Port City, Police Confirm
Sri Lanka Police have revealed details surrounding the murder of a Chinese national following a violent clash that took place near the Colombo Port City area,…
General Colombo Chef Dharshan's Maldives Restaurant Earns Coveted Spot on 50 Best Discovery 2026 List
A Regional Milestone for Sri Lankan Culinary Talent Carne Diem Grill by Dharshan, the acclaimed restaurant helmed by celebrated Sri Lankan-Japanese chef…
General Sri Lanka and US Navies Launch CARAT 2026 Maritime Exercise in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy and the United States Navy have officially kicked off their annual bilateral maritime exercise, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training…
General Gang Feud Disrupts Sacred Hindu Festival Ritual in Sri Lanka
A cherished religious ceremony at a prominent Hindu festival in Sri Lanka was forced into cancellation after tensions between rival gangs made it impossible to…
General Sri Lanka Athletics Selection Committee Resigns Over Interference Allegations
Entire panel steps down citing external pressure and unauthorised player selections The Sri Lanka Athletics Selection Committee has been thrown into turmoil…
General S&P Global Maintains Sri Lanka's Credit Rating at CCC+/C with Stable Outlook
International credit rating agency S&P Global has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C, maintaining a stable outlook for the island nation…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Special Oversight Unit Under Presidential Secretariat to Track Indian-Funded Development Projects
Sri Lanka and India have engaged in high-level discussions aimed at addressing persistent challenges surrounding Indian-funded development initiatives…
General Sri Lanka Cabinet Greenlights Extension of Judicial Retirement Age in Controversial Move
Cabinet Endorses Two-Year Extension for Judges The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a contentious proposal to extend the mandatory retirement age of judges by…
General Sri Lankan Police Remove Water and Sanitation Facilities from Tamil Land Rights Protesters
Demonstrators Left Without Basic Necessities Amid Ongoing Land Dispute Sri Lankan police have removed access to water and toilet facilities from Tamil…
General Murdered Chinese National Entered Sri Lanka on Suriname Passport, Investigations Reveal
Victim's Use of Foreign Travel Document Raises Serious Questions A Chinese national who was recently murdered in Sri Lanka had entered the country using a…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Exceed 82,000 Ahead of Mid-Year Mark
Alarming Rise in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a severe dengue outbreak, with recorded cases surpassing 82,000 by the…
General Esala Perahera Drops Kavadi Ritual Following Gang Threat Warning
One of Sri Lanka's most celebrated cultural and religious processions, the Esala Perahera, has removed the traditional Kavadi dance ritual from this year's…
General Sri Lanka Rises in Global Investor Relations Rankings as Transparency Improves, Says IIF
Island Nation Recognised for Strengthened Financial Transparency Sri Lanka has moved up in global investor relations rankings following notable improvements in…
General Gang Feud Disrupts Sacred Hindu Festival Ritual in Sri Lanka
A long-standing gang rivalry has forced organisers to cancel a key religious ritual at a prominent Hindu festival in Sri Lanka, casting a shadow over what is…
General Senior NPP Lawyer Breaks Ranks Over Judges' Retirement Age Extension Proposal
A prominent legal figure within the ruling National People's Power (NPP) has publicly broken ranks with his party over the proposed extension of the retirement…
General Spirit of Cricket or Strategic Blunder? Sri Lanka Star's Controversial Decision Costs LPL Side the Match
Unusual Act of Sportsmanship Sparks Heated Debate A remarkable and deeply controversial moment unfolded during a recent Lanka Premier League fixture when a…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 82,000 Cases Recorded and 61 Lives Lost
Dengue Situation Reaches Alarming Levels Across the Island Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak as the total number of reported cases has…
General IIF Investor Assessment: Sri Lanka Records One of Largest Score Gains
Sri Lanka has made notable strides in global investor relations, earning recognition in a recent report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) for…
General Sri Lankan Airlines Under Fire Over Reckless Expansion, Spiralling Costs and Leadership Crisis
Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, is facing mounting criticism over what detractors are describing as vanity-driven fleet expansion ambitions,…