General Dengue Crisis Deepens in Sri Lanka as Deaths Hit 50 and Cases Exceed 73,000
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the death toll climbing to 50 as confirmed cases across the country have surged past the 73,000 mark,…
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General LPL Team Owner Taken Into Custody in Shock Arrest
An owner of a team competing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been arrested, according to reports emerging from local news sources. The arrest has sent…
General Sri Lanka's IMF Reserve Targets Under Strain, Warns KPMG
Sri Lanka's efforts to meet reserve targets set under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme are facing increasing pressure, according to a new…
General Ranil Claims Sri Lanka's Recovery Was Not the IMF's Doing
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asserted that it was not the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that rescued Sri Lanka from its devastating economic…
General Fact Check: Were Millions Embezzled from the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund?
Claims circulating on social media allege that funds collected under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' initiative were misappropriated or embezzled, prompting public…
General Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne Dead After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities have confirmed. Wickramaratne, who…
General Jaffna Kings Franchise Owner Taken Into Custody by Sri Lanka Police
A prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket has been arrested after law enforcement authorities took a team owner of the Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna…
General Sri Lanka Named Among Asia's Top Six Budget-Friendly Destinations Fuelling India's International Travel Boom in 2026
Sri Lanka has been recognised as one of six standout affordable travel destinations in Asia that are drawing millions of Indian tourists seeking international…
General Sri Lanka's Digital Identity System Set for Launch With Indian Backing, Says High Commissioner
Sri Lanka's long-awaited digital identity project is now ready for launch, according to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka Weighs Local Gold Refinery Option as IMF Constraints Block Tax Relief for Jewellery Sector
Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of establishing a local gold refinery as an alternative solution for the country's jewellery industry, after…
General Sri Lanka's Upper-Middle-Income Status: A Statistical Milestone or an Economic Illusion?
Sri Lanka's recent reclassification as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank has been met with cautious optimism in some quarters and outright…
General Cardinal Ranjith Moves Court to Dismiss Sallay's Detention Challenge
Archbishop Files Intervening Petition Against Former Intelligence Chief's Appeal Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has taken legal action before…
General Tempers Flare Between Fisheries Minister Chandrasekar and Jaffna MP Archchuna at Kilinochchi District Meeting
A tense confrontation between Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Jaffna District Parliamentarian Archchuna Ramanathan erupted during the…
General Death Toll Nears 5,000 as Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens with Tens of Thousands Still Missing
The devastating toll of two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June continues to mount, with confirmed deaths now reaching 4,930 — and the United…
General Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne Dead Following Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities have confirmed. Wickramaratne, who…
General Markram, Wolvaardt and Harmer Shine as Cricket South Africa's Best at 2026 Awards Night
Cricket South Africa's annual awards ceremony for 2026 produced three standout champions, with Aiden Markram, Laura Wolvaardt and Simon Harmer claiming the top…
General West Indies Vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Highlights 2026 | WI Vs SL 2026 | WI Vs SL 1st T20 Highlights 2026 Oklo Stock (GyNSdqoS5E) - Mshale
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General Pope's Historic Sri Lanka Visit: A Mission of Unity and Reconciliation
A papal visit to Sri Lanka carried profound significance as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church arrived on the island nation with a message of healing,…
General TWC Capital Steers US$28 Million in IFC Investments Across Sri Lanka's Energy and Agribusiness Sectors
Sri Lanka's financial advisory landscape has received a notable boost, with TWC Capital playing a pivotal role in facilitating a combined US$28 million in…
General United States Carries Out New Strikes on Iran as Trump Issues Stern Warnings
The United States has launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as former President Donald Trump issued…
General Northern Communities Push Back Against Government Celebrations Marking Kilinochchi's Fall
Residents of Sri Lanka's Northern Province have voiced strong opposition to official celebrations commemorating the capture of Kilinochchi, the former…
General Sri Lanka Caught Napping as Trump Tariffs and AKD's Gazette Reshape Economic Landscape
Sri Lanka finds itself at a critical crossroads, caught between the sweeping economic pressure of United States President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff…
General Kandy Municipal Services Brought to Standstill After Fuel Depot Storekeeper Abandons Post Without Handing Over Keys
Municipal operations in Kandy were thrown into disarray on Wednesday after the storekeeper responsible for the Kandy Municipal Council's (KMC) fuel depot took…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Exceed 72,000 and Deaths Climb to 49
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue outbreak this year, with the total number of confirmed cases surpassing 72,000 and the death toll continuing to climb,…