General Trincomalee Scorches as Temperatures Push Towards 40°C Across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka experienced a surge in sweltering heat on Saturday, with several parts of the island recording alarmingly high temperatures, as Trincomalee came…
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General HyperCon 2026: Sri Lanka's Biggest Gaming Festival Is Coming to Colombo
A Major Milestone for Sri Lanka's Gaming Community Sri Lanka's gaming and pop culture scene is gearing up for what promises to be its most spectacular event…
General Rain Expected Across Several Regions as Sri Lanka Sees Mixed Weather on July 26
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for July 26, 2026, indicating that while many parts of the island will remain…
General Vishmi and Harshitha Centuries Steer Sri Lanka to Victory, Force Decider in ODI Series
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team produced a commanding batting display in the second One Day International, with centuries from Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha…
General Sri Lanka's Online Gambling Crisis: A Growing Tide of Debt and Addiction
Digital Betting Takes Hold Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a mounting social crisis as online gambling platforms proliferate across the country, drawing…
General Sri Lankan Exporters Welcome 10% US Tariff as Competitive Leveller Against Regional Rivals
Sri Lankan exporters have expressed cautious optimism following the United States government's decision to impose a 10% tariff, saying the measure effectively…
General Protecting the Bench: Why Sri Lanka's Judicial Independence Must Remain Beyond Political Reach
The Cornerstone of Democratic Governance In any functioning democracy, the independence of the judiciary stands as one of the most critical pillars upholding…
General Over 1,000 Prisoners Died Behind Bars in Sri Lanka Over Five-Year Period, Figures Reveal
A total of 1,021 inmates lost their lives inside Sri Lanka's prison facilities over a five-year period, according to figures that have come to light, raising…
General Bellanwila Restaurant Owner Dies After Saturday Shooting Attack
A 55-year-old restaurant owner has succumbed to injuries sustained during a shooting incident in the Bellanwila area, authorities have confirmed. The victim,…
General Miracle at Sea: Sri Lankan Father and Son Rescued After 36 Days Adrift Near Cox's Bazar
In a remarkable tale of survival against extraordinary odds, a Sri Lankan father and his son have been rescued off the coast of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, after…
General Hemas Hospitals and Adora Cosmetic Centre Lead the Way at GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Awards 2026
Sri Lanka's healthcare sector celebrated its finest achievers at the GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Awards 2026, with Hemas Hospitals and Adora Cosmetic Centre…
General BCCI to Announce India's Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series by Tuesday
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to reveal the Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka no later than Tuesday, the…
General PM Amarasuriya Calls for Evidence-Based Debate as Parliament Takes Up No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that any no-confidence motion brought before Parliament must be grounded in verifiable facts, warning that…
General US Slaps 10% Tariff on Sri Lanka Following Eleventh-Hour Forced Labour Import Ban
The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on Sri Lankan goods following a last-minute decision to ban imports linked to forced labour, dealing a fresh blow to…
General Miracle at Sea: Two Sri Lankan Fishermen Rescued After 36 Days Adrift in the Ocean
In a remarkable tale of survival, two Sri Lankan fishermen have been rescued after spending an extraordinary 36 days lost and adrift at sea, enduring one of…
General Lost World: How 'Portrait of a Colombo Tamil Family' Captures Life Before the Tragedy of Black July
A Glimpse Into a Vanished Colombo Before the flames of July 1983 consumed neighbourhoods, shattered families and drove tens of thousands from the country they…
General Scorching Heat Grips Sri Lanka as Trincomalee Approaches 40°C
Island Nation Swelters Under Intense Heatwave Conditions Sri Lanka is experiencing a punishing spell of hot weather, with temperatures in Trincomalee climbing…
General Sri Lanka Women Level ODI Series Against Pakistan in Historic Fashion as Vishmi and Harshitha Shine
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team delivered a commanding performance to level their One Day International series against Pakistan, with a dominant victory that…
General TruRout Launches Sri Lanka's First Ride-Hailing Platform With Zero Commission for Drivers
A New Era for Ride-Hailing in Sri Lanka A bold new player has entered Sri Lanka's ride-hailing industry, promising to shake up the market with a model that…
General Sri Lanka Secures Favourable 10% US Tariff Rate as Forced Labour Crackdown Yields Results
Washington Rewards Colombo's Labour Reform Efforts with Reduced Trade Levy Sri Lanka has been granted a 10% tariff rate by the United States, a development…
General Body of Missing Teenage Girl Discovered at Balangoda Quarry
The body of a teenage girl who had been reported missing has been recovered from a quarry in the Balangoda area, according to authorities. The grim discovery…
General Sri Lanka to Introduce House Arrest Legislation as Prisons Buckle Under Overcrowding Crisis
The Sri Lankan government is moving to introduce a house arrest law as part of efforts to address the chronic overcrowding plaguing the country's prison…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Surpass US$ 9 Billion in First Six Months of 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its trade performance, with total export earnings surpassing US$ 9 billion during the first half of 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Secures Favourable 10% US Tariff Rate Amid Forced Labour Trade Reforms
Sri Lanka has been assigned a 10% tariff rate by the United States, a development that trade observers are linking to the island nation's progress in…