General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Climb by US$ 107 Million in May
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves recorded a notable increase in May, rising by US$ 107 million, in a further sign that the island nation's economic recovery…
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General Sri Lanka's Banking Sector Flashes Red as Credit-to-Deposit Ratio Crosses Critical 70% Threshold
Sri Lanka's banking sector is facing renewed scrutiny after a key financial indicator crossed a critical benchmark, with the industry's credit-to-deposit ratio…
General Opposition Demands Answers Over Rs. 10 Billion in Unspent Ditwah Cyclone Relief Funds
The Opposition has called on the ruling National People's Power (NPP) government to account for why billions of rupees earmarked for victims of the Ditwah…
General Sri Lanka's Crossover Ban: A Shield for Democracy or a Tool for Political Control?
The Debate Reigniting Sri Lanka's Political Landscape Sri Lanka's long-standing debate over the anti-crossover law has once again moved to the centre of…
General Lawyer Warns CID Over Sallay's Hunger Strike as Health Fears Grow
Legal counsel representing Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) who is currently being held under…
General Three Sri Lankan Nationals Rescued After Being Held Hostage in Ethiopia
Hostage Ordeal Ends for Sri Lankan Citizens Abroad Three Sri Lankan nationals who were held hostage in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued, bringing relief…
General Women's Asia Cup Cricket: India vs Bangladesh and Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in High-Stakes Semifinals Tomorrow
The Women's Asia Cup Cricket tournament is set to reach a thrilling stage tomorrow as the two highly anticipated semifinal matches are scheduled to take place,…
General India and Sri Lanka Share Spoils in Breathtaking First ODI Tie at Colombo
A Match for the Ages at the R. Premadasa Stadium Cricket fans in Colombo were treated to a spectacular display of nerve and skill as the first One Day…
General Sri Lankan Business Giants Drive Economic Momentum at Colombo Port City
Major Conglomerates Anchor Their Presence in Sri Lanka's Newest Financial Hub Sri Lanka's most powerful corporate groups are emerging as the primary drivers of…
General China and Sri Lanka Intensify Crackdown on Cross-Border Gambling and Fraud Operations
Joint Efforts Target Transnational Criminal Networks China and Sri Lanka have significantly strengthened their collaborative law enforcement efforts aimed at…
General Detained Ex-Spy Chief Suresh Sallay Launches Hunger Strike Over Alleged Mistreatment
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has launched a hunger strike while in detention at the Criminal…
General Loadshedding Returns to Sri Lanka as Authorities Struggle to Harness Renewable Energy
Power Cuts Hit Households Despite Surplus Renewable Energy Capacity Sri Lanka is once again experiencing power cuts, though authorities have stopped short of…
General Iran Launches Missile Strike on Israel, Targets Military Airbase
IRGC Claims Responsibility for Ballistic Missile Attack Iran launched a significant missile strike against Israel on Sunday, with the Islamic Revolutionary…
General Sri Lanka Women Eye Real Results at 2026 ICC T20 World Cup After Encouraging Displays
Island nation's women's side looks to convert potential into performance on global stage Sri Lanka's women's cricket team is setting its sights firmly on…
General Meteorology Department Warns of Strong Winds Up to 50 kmph as Southwest Monsoon Intensifies
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory warning the public of strong winds expected to sweep across several provinces as the…
General Colombo Terminal Sets New Record Handling Massive 2,241-Tonne Battery Shipment for Sri Lanka's Power Grid
The Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has achieved a significant operational milestone, successfully handling a record-breaking cargo…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Surge 32% to US$847 Million in May 2026
Sri Lanka's worker remittances recorded a significant jump in May 2026, rising 32 percent year-on-year to reach US$847 million, underscoring the continued…
General Sri Lanka Extends Free 30-Day Electronic Travel Authorisation to 40 Nations Including India, China and the US
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to revitalise its tourism sector by granting free 30-day Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to citizens of 40…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised at Colombo National Hospital
Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) of Sri Lanka, has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, according to…
General Vesak Pardon Descends Into Crisis as Unauthorised Releases Trigger Arrests and Political Firestorm
Presidential Mercy Gesture Unravels Into Controversy What was intended as a gesture of compassion and goodwill to mark Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist…
General One in Seven Sri Lankan Women Classified as Obese, Health Ministry Reveals
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health has disclosed a concerning public health statistic, revealing that 15 percent of women in the country are currently classified…
General Sri Lanka's Javelin Star Rumesh Inspires the Subcontinent with Diamond League Heroics, Says World Athletics Vice-President
Sri Lanka's rising javelin sensation Rumesh has drawn high praise from one of the world's most prominent athletics officials, with World Athletics…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Surge 32% to US$847 Million in May 2026
Sri Lanka recorded a significant rise in worker remittances in May 2026, with inflows climbing 32 percent year-on-year to reach US$847 million, according to…
General Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Hospitalised in Emergency Admission to Colombo National Hospital
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital…