General India Dominate Sri Lanka in Second Test as Live Action Keeps Fans on Edge
Second Test Between Sri Lanka and India Delivers Gripping Cricket Action Cricket fans across Sri Lanka and beyond have been glued to their screens as the Sri…
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General Eight-Year-Old Girl Dies After Lorry Collision at Walpola Railway Crossing
A young girl, just eight years of age, has tragically lost her life following a road accident near the Walpola railway crossing on the Ragama–Kandana road,…
General Galle Fort Stadium at 50 Tests: Why Sri Lanka's Most Iconic Cricket Ground Still Reigns Supreme
A Half-Century of Test Cricket at the Fort As Galle International Stadium marks a remarkable milestone of hosting 50 Test matches, cricket lovers across Sri…
General Kamil Mishara Set for Test Debut as Opener in Sri Lanka vs India Clash at SSC
Young Sri Lankan batsman Kamil Mishara is set to make his Test debut as an opening batsman when Sri Lanka take on India at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC)…
General Sri Lanka Achieves Historic Breakthrough in Pineapple Exports to Pakistan
Sri Lanka has reached a landmark moment in its agricultural trade history, marking a significant milestone in pineapple exports to Pakistan in what officials…
General Sri Lanka's Amendment Treadmill: Six Decades of Constitutional Change and Broken Promises
A Constitution in Constant Flux Sri Lanka is once again at the crossroads of constitutional change. The island nation is set to adopt its 22nd amendment in…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry Resurrects Ten-Year-Old UN Report to Counter Special Rapporteur's Findings
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has drawn sharp criticism after choosing to rely on a decade-old United Nations report as its primary rebuttal to…
General Sri Lanka on Track to Hit $9 Billion Foreign Reserve Goal by 2026, Says Deputy Finance Minister
Sri Lanka's government has expressed strong confidence in its ability to reach a foreign reserve target of US$9 billion by the close of 2026, with Deputy…
General Former Chief Prelate Causes Controversy by Using Magistrate's Entrance at Anuradhapura Court
A prominent Buddhist clergyman facing serious allegations of child sexual abuse sparked controversy at the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court on Friday after…
General Indian Wildlife Expert Calls for Science-Based Approach to Elephant Conservation in South Asia
Wildlife conservation cannot be built on sentiment alone — it demands rigorous science, credible data, strong policy frameworks and practical, ground-level…
General People's Bank Steps Up as Title Sponsor for Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Tournaments 2026
People's Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Tournaments 2026, reaffirming the state-owned financial institution's ongoing…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Climbs to 7.2% in July as Food Prices Surge
Sri Lanka's headline inflation accelerated sharply in July 2026, rising to 7.2% from 6.5% recorded in June, as surging food prices placed renewed pressure on…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Import Bill Surges 59% to $3.17 Billion in First Half of 2025
Sri Lanka's fuel import expenditure has risen sharply, with the country spending approximately US$3.17 billion during the first six months of this year — a…
General Sri Lanka Relaxes Re-Entry Conditions for Refugees Returning From India
Government Opens Door for Returnees After Years of Displacement Sri Lanka has moved to ease the conditions under which refugees currently residing in India can…
General Spin Hopes Rise as Sri Lanka Chase Rare Series Leveller Against India in Colombo
Sri Lanka face a must-win situation in Colombo as they look to square their ongoing series against India, with team management placing considerable faith in…
General Laws on Paper, Garbage on the Streets: Sri Lanka's Waste Management Failure
Sri Lanka is drowning in waste. From overflowing municipal dumps to plastic-choked waterways and garbage heaped along roadsides, the island's solid waste…
General Namal Rajapaksa Dares President Dissanayake to Act on Allegations Surrounding Presidential Secretary
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has issued a direct challenge to President Anura Kumara…
General Namal Rajapaksa Faces Five-Hour FCID Grilling Over Tangalle Bay Hotel Acquisition
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was subjected to an intense round of questioning by the Police…
General Namal Rajapaksa Summoned for Questioning Over Controversial Hotel Acquisition
Senior politician faces scrutiny over property deal Namal Rajapaksa, the prominent Sri Lankan politician and son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has…
General Inside Sri Lanka's Billion-Dollar Ghost Import Fraud: How Phantom Shipments Drained the Nation's Foreign Reserves
A sophisticated financial fraud scheme involving fake import documentation is believed to have siphoned off approximately one billion US dollars from Sri…
General India Face Sri Lanka in Crucial 2nd Test: Viewing Details and Colombo Weather Outlook
Cricket fans across Sri Lanka and India are gearing up for the second Test match between the two neighbouring rivals, with anticipation building ahead of what…
General Sri Lanka Tennis Nationals 2026: Day Six Action Captured in Stunning Photos
The Sri Lanka Tennis Nationals 2026, proudly powered by YETI, continued to deliver thrilling competition as the tournament progressed into its sixth day, with…
General Cargo Ship With 24 Aboard Goes Down in Bay of Bengal, Triggering Urgent Rescue Operation
A cargo ship sailing under the Panama flag has sunk in the Bay of Bengal with 24 crew members on board, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation in…
General Sri Lanka Air Force Mobilises Helicopter to Tackle Anawilundawa Wildlife Reserve Blaze
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has stepped in to assist ground efforts in containing a fire that erupted within the Anawilundawa Wildlife Reserve, deploying…