General Sri Lanka Government Weighs Return of Fuel Subsidy Amid Cost-of-Living Pressures
The Sri Lankan government is reportedly considering reintroducing a fuel subsidy, a move that would mark a significant policy shift following years of…
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General Namal Rajapaksa Alleges Government Critics Are Being "Driven to Suicide
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has made a serious allegation, claiming that individuals who…
General Andrew and Tristan Tate Taken Into Custody in Miami
Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested by United States authorities in Miami, Florida, marking a…
General At Least 25 Dead After Deadly Clashes Erupt Inside Sri Lankan Prison
At least 25 people have been killed following violent clashes that broke out inside a Sri Lankan prison, with the majority of those dead reported to be…
General Saka Hat-Trick Fires England to World Cup Bronze as Mbappé Makes History in Six-Goal Thriller
England claimed third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in a pulsating bronze medal playoff that will be remembered as…
General Wet Weather Expected Island-Wide as Showers Set to Persist Throughout the Day
Sri Lankans should brace for a damp day on Sunday, 19 July 2026, as the Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers across the island. The…
General Two US Soldiers Dead, One Missing After Iranian Missile Strike in Jordan
Fatal Attack Strikes American Military Personnel in Jordan Two United States military service members have been killed and a third remains unaccounted for…
General Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: What Its Income Classification Really Means for the Future
A Defining Moment for Sri Lanka's Economic Identity Sri Lanka finds itself at a critical juncture as debates intensify over its income classification — a…
General Commercial Bank of Ceylon Sets New Record with Historic FinanceAsia Awards Sweep
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has etched its name in the annals of Sri Lankan banking history by securing the largest collection of FinanceAsia awards ever…
General Former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake Testifies Before Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission
Former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on Friday (17th), as the high-profile investigation into alleged…
General Fort Magistrate Issues Arrest Warrants for Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara and MP Jagath Manuwarna
The Fort Magistrate's Court issued arrest warrants on Friday (17) for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Member of Parliament Jagath…
General Police Constable Suspended After Sitting on Female Officer's Lap in Drunken Misconduct
A police constable has been suspended from service following a formal inquiry into a complaint of misconduct at the Makalugaswewa Police Station, where he…
General Former IGP Chandana Wickramaratne's Tragic Death Likely Caused by Accidental Weapon Discharge
The sudden and shocking death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandana Wickramaratne, who passed away on Friday following gunshot injuries to his…
General Met Department Warns of Widespread Showers Across Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Regions
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for 19 July 2026, cautioning residents across several provinces and districts to expect…
General Man Shot After Allegedly Attacking Police Officers With Sword in Piliyandala
A man sustained gunshot injuries in Piliyandala after he allegedly launched a sword attack on two police officers who were on duty, according to initial…
General Sri Lanka to Host Free Public Screening of FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at Galle Face Green
Football fans across Sri Lanka are in for a treat as a free public screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final has been announced at the iconic Galle Face Green…
General 20-Year-Old Sri Lankan Filmmaker Joshua Alailima Makes Historic Hollywood Breakthrough With 'Missing Threads
A young Sri Lankan filmmaker is making history in the entertainment industry, as production officially gets underway on Missing Threads — a groundbreaking…
General India and Sri Lanka Tighten Double Tax Treaty to Close Avoidance Loopholes
India has moved to strengthen its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Sri Lanka, introducing amendments aimed at closing longstanding loopholes…
General Sri Lanka's Envoy to India Urges New Delhi to See a Prosperous Lanka as Strategic Asset
Sri Lanka's ambassador to India has called on New Delhi to recognise the strategic significance of the Palk Strait and to view a stable, economically thriving…
General Sri Lanka's Legal Community Rallies to Defend Democracy and Judicial Independence
Sri Lanka's legal profession has sounded the alarm over what it sees as mounting threats to the country's democratic foundations, launching a coordinated…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Pays Tribute to the Legendary Sir Garfield Sobers
Sri Lanka Cricket has joined the cricketing world in mourning the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, the iconic West Indian all-rounder widely regarded as one of…
General Former India Under-19 Cricket Star Manjot Kalra Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Bribery Allegations
Manjot Kalra, the former Indian Under-19 cricket star who shot to fame with a match-winning century in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup final, has been arrested…
General Alpine Culinary Master Brings Taste of Switzerland's Mountain Cuisine to Colombo
A celebrated Swiss chef with more than four decades of experience crafting Alpine cuisine at some of Europe's most prestigious mountain resorts has brought his…
General Sri Lanka Shine in T20 World Cup 2026 Clash Against Oman
Sri Lanka faced off against Oman in what proved to be an eagerly watched Men's T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, with the island nation's cricket faithful tuning…