General Sri Lankan Audio Drama Script Earns Global Acclaim at Prestigious BBC Competition
A Sri Lankan audio drama has made its mark on the international stage, earning recognition at one of the world's most prestigious audio storytelling…
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General Chamari Athapaththu Blazes 94 as Sri Lanka Crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup Warm-Up
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a stunning batting performance, smashing 94 runs to guide her side to a commanding victory over Pakistan in a…
General Presidential Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Coal Procurement Irregularities in July
A Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing alleged irregularities in Sri Lanka's coal procurement process is set to move into a significant new phase, with…
General SJB Expels Five Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha Members in Swift Disciplinary Move
Five Local Councillors Removed from Party Ranks The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken swift disciplinary action, expelling five of its members from the…
General Two Women Dead After Hit-and-Run in Hanwella; Driver Taken Into Custody
Two women have lost their lives following a fatal hit-and-run road accident that occurred within the Hanwella Police Division on the evening of 6 June 2026.…
General Historic 92.62m Throw Puts Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage Ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage has delivered a sensational performance, launching a stunning 92.62-metre throw that saw him surpass India's…
General Chamari Fires Brilliant 94 as Sri Lanka Women Down Pakistan in T20 World Cup Warm-Up
Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a stunning batting performance, smashing 94 runs to power her side to a convincing victory over…
General Three Dead After Drowning at Norochcholai Estuary
Three individuals lost their lives on Saturday evening after drowning while bathing at the Daluwa estuary in Norochcholai, police confirmed. Tragedy at the…
General Building a Shock-Proof Economy: Sri Lanka's Push for Structural Reform
Sri Lanka is intensifying efforts to restructure its economy in a bid to reduce the country's vulnerability to external shocks — a lesson drawn painfully from…
General TNA Parliamentarian Tables Motion Demanding Full Abolition of Prevention of Terrorism Act
Trincomalee District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam of the Tamil National Alliance has formally tabled a motion in Parliament calling for the…
General Harsha de Silva Slams Government Over SriLankan Airlines' Reported Rs. 100 Billion Funding Request
Opposition parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva has launched a sharp attack on the government over its handling of SriLankan Airlines, raising alarm over…
General Inside Job Exposed: Two Bank Employees Arrested Over Rs. 30 Million ATM Cash Heist in Horana
Two employees of a state bank branch in Horana have been arrested by Police in connection with the theft of more than Rs. 30 million that was being transported…
General Sri Lanka Authorities Seize Sugar Reserves as Food Shortage Crisis Deepens
Government Steps In as Essential Food Supplies Run Critically Low Sri Lankan authorities have moved to raid and seize sugar stockpiles across the country as…
General Chamari Athapaththu Leads Sri Lanka Women to a Commanding Statement Performance
Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a standout performance as the island nation's team made a bold statement on the international…
General Kusal Perera Steals the Show as Sri Lanka Complete Stunning Sweep of West Indies
Sri Lanka rounded off a commanding series victory over West Indies with another confident performance, with Kusal Perera proving the difference-maker as the…
General IMF Praises Sri Lanka's Economic Turnaround as Reform Drive Gains Steam
The International Monetary Fund has commended Sri Lanka for its significant progress in economic recovery, acknowledging the island nation's sustained reform…
General US Reduces Tariff on Sri Lankan Imports to 30% in Major Trade Policy Shift
The United States has significantly reduced its proposed tariff rate on Sri Lankan imports, bringing it down to 30 percent in what marks a notable shift in…
General Power Devolution Under JVP-NPP Rule: A Distant Dream or Deliberate Delay?
The question of power devolution in Sri Lanka has once again been thrust into the national spotlight following a series of remarks and political developments…
General Foreign Ministry Appeals to Public to Help Identify Sri Lankan Woman Found in Lebanon
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reached out to the general public for assistance in identifying a Sri Lankan woman who has been located in Lebanon,…
General Nepal's Attorney General Exposes Double Sale Scandal Involving Colombo Embassy Land
Diplomatic Property at Centre of Serious Fraud Allegations Nepal's Attorney General has raised serious concerns over a significant land scandal involving the…
General Rumesh Tharanga Scripts History for Sri Lanka at Rome Athletics Meet
Sri Lankan athletics has a new landmark moment to celebrate, as Rumesh Tharanga delivered a stunning performance at a meet held in Rome, etching his name into…
General Sri Lanka Army Chief Travels to India to Deepen Bilateral Defence Relations
High-Level Military Engagement Between Colombo and New Delhi Sri Lanka's Army Chief is currently on an official visit to India, with the trip aimed at…
General President Dissanayake Embarks on Official Visit to India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to India on an official visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two…
General Sri Lanka Slaps 50% Surcharge on Imported Vehicles in Bid to Safeguard Foreign Reserves
Sri Lanka has introduced a 50 percent surcharge on motor vehicle imports as part of efforts to protect the country's foreign exchange reserves, in a move that…