General MP Shanakiyan Slams Arrest of Tamil Rapper, Calls State Response 'Ridiculous
Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has strongly condemned the arrest of a Tamil rapper, describing the authorities' reaction to a song as deeply troubling…
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General Desperate Plea: Wife of Sallay Begs Authorities to Save Her Husband's Life
The wife of Sallay has made an emotional and urgent appeal to the relevant authorities, pleading with them to intervene and save her husband's life, according…
General Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties in New Push for Closer Cooperation
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are taking concrete steps to elevate their bilateral relationship, signalling a renewed commitment between the two South Asian…
General Sri Lanka Sees Alarming Rise in Dengue Cases in 2026 Compared to Previous Year
Dengue Situation Worsens Across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is recording a notable increase in dengue fever cases in 2026 when compared to the same period last year,…
General Sri Lanka Scraps Tourist Visa Fee for Citizens of Oman in Bid to Boost Regional Tourism
Sri Lanka has announced the waiver of tourist visa fees for citizens of Oman, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and encouraging greater travel…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Revive 25 Abandoned Health Infrastructure Projects Requiring Rs. 76 Billion
The Sri Lankan government has initiated a programme to resume and bring to completion 25 major health sector construction projects that had been left…
General China and Sri Lanka Unite to Crack Down on Cross-Border Online Gambling Networks
China and Sri Lanka have stepped up joint law enforcement cooperation in a concerted effort to dismantle cross-border online gambling operations, as…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive With Multiple Arrests Across the Island
Authorities Take Strong Action Against Corrupt Practices Sri Lanka has launched a sweeping crackdown on corruption, resulting in multiple arrests as…
General Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Faces Accusations of Sexually Abusing Underage Girl
A Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been accused of sexually abusing a minor girl, triggering widespread concern and condemnation across the island nation.…
General One in Seven Sri Lankan Women Classified as Obese, Health Ministry Reveals
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health has disclosed that approximately 15 percent of women in the country are classified as obese, raising fresh concerns about the…
General Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage Puts South Asian Javelin on the Map with Stunning Rome Performance
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage has announced himself on the global athletics stage with a breakthrough performance in Rome, reinforcing the growing narrative…
General Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free Tourist Visas for Citizens of Oman
Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of complimentary tourist visas for citizens of Oman, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and boosting…
General UNP Challenges Think-Tank Report Comparing Legislative Output Under Sirisena and Dissanayake
The United National Party (UNP) has raised serious doubts about the credibility of a recently published think-tank report that draws comparisons between the…
General NPP Leadership Set for Election Commission Talks as Sri Lanka's Local Poll Preparations Intensify
Leaders of Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP) are scheduled to meet with the Election Commission as political parties across the island ramp up…
General Anthropic Calls for Emergency Brakes on AI Development, Citing Risk of Humans Losing Control
Artificial intelligence safety company Anthropic has issued a striking appeal to the world's leading AI firms, calling for the establishment of a coordinated…
General Drunk Driver Mows Down 72-Year-Old Woman in Horana, Killing Her Instantly
A 72-year-old woman lost her life on Saturday evening after being struck by a sport utility vehicle in the Elawella area of Horana, police confirmed. The fatal…
General Sri Lanka Navy Uncovers Cache of Firearms and Ammunition Hidden in Kalpitiya Lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition from the waters of the Kalpitiya Lagoon, in what security officials are describing as a…
General Rumesh Tharanga Scripts History for Sri Lanka with Stunning Performance in Rome
Sri Lankan athletics has reached a remarkable new milestone after sprinter Rumesh Tharanga delivered a sensational performance in Rome, rewriting the record…
General Woman Taken Into Custody After Husband Found Fatally Stabbed in Horana
A woman has been arrested by police following the fatal stabbing of her husband in the Arambakanda area of Horana, authorities confirmed. The suspect,…
General Central Bank Offloads Over $211 Million in May to Steady Rupee Against Depreciation Pressure
Sri Lanka's Central Bank intervened significantly in the foreign exchange market during May, selling US$211.3 million to counter mounting downward pressure on…
General Sri Lanka Private Buses at Half Capacity From Monday
Reduced Services as Private Bus Operators Limit Fleet on Roads The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has announced that private buses across the…
General Suresh Sallay's Wife Pleads With Authorities to Save His Life
The wife of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made an emotional public appeal to authorities, urging…
General Police Bust Social Media Party in Ponnaduwa, 28 Arrested After Drugs Discovered
A social media-organised party in the Ponnaduwa area was brought to an abrupt end after police conducted a raid on the premises, resulting in the arrest of 28…
General Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Exceeding 100mm Expected Across Multiple Sri Lankan Provinces
Sri Lanka is bracing for significant rainfall this Sunday, with meteorological authorities forecasting heavy showers exceeding 100 millimetres in several parts…