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…
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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…
General Fourteen Dead as Myanmar Military Strikes Monastery in Dawn Attack
Deadly Air Strikes Target Religious Site in Myanmar At least fourteen people have lost their lives following military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar in…
General Sri Lanka Eye Batting Revival and Full Wicket Haul to Square Test Series Against India
Lions Must Fire on Both Fronts to Stay in Contention Sri Lanka will need a significant improvement in their batting performances and a full complement of 20…
General Sri Lanka Explores AI-Powered Legislative Drafting in Landmark Workshop
Government Takes Steps Toward Technology-Driven Lawmaking Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward modernising its legal framework by hosting a special…
General NARA: Sri Lanka Fish Harvest Has Declined Every Year Since 2014
Sri Lanka's total fish harvest has been on a steady downward trajectory since 2014, raising serious concerns about the long-term sustainability of the island's…
General Vaas Sounds Alarm: Sri Lanka Legend Warns Test Cricket Faces Extinction
Former Sri Lanka pace spearhead calls on cricket administrators worldwide to act before it is too late Chaminda Vaas, one of Sri Lanka's greatest fast bowlers…
General Deadly Floods Devastate India's Assam State, Families Torn Apart by 'Tsunami-Like' Waters
Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Assam, Leaving Communities in Mourning For 37-year-old daily wage labourer Debiram Panika, the daily video call with his wife and…
General Sri Lanka Set to Pioneer AI-Powered Legislation Drafting in Landmark Legal Experiment
Island Nation Takes Bold Step Towards Technology-Driven Lawmaking Sri Lanka is preparing to trial an artificial intelligence-assisted system for drafting…
General De Silva Confirms Sri Lanka Will Maintain Bowling Formula for Second India Test
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has confirmed that the island nation's cricket team will retain its current bowling combination heading into the second…
General Sri Lanka's Fish Catch Has Been Falling for Over a Decade, NARA Warns
National fisheries research authority flags sustained downturn in marine harvests Sri Lanka's total fish harvest has been on a steady decline since 2014,…
General US Slaps 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of Canadian Goods as Trade Talks Collapse
The United States has moved to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, after three days of intensive trade…
General UN Praises Sri Lanka's Push to Repatriate Tamil Refugees from India
International Recognition for Repatriation Efforts The United Nations has expressed its appreciation for Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to facilitate the return…
General Former Presidential Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Transferred to Prison Hospital
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who formerly served as the private secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been transferred to the prison hospital following the…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Reported Cases Cross 93,000 Mark
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue outbreak as the number of reported cases across the…
General President Dissanayake Mourns the Loss of Iconic Sri Lankan Singing Legend Dr Nanda Malini
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his heartfelt condolences following the passing of Dr Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated and…
General Fact Check: Is the Chabad House in Hiriketiya Truly Sri Lanka's First Jewish Synagogue?
A Bold Claim Making Rounds on Social Media A claim circulating widely on social media asserts that a Jewish synagogue — identified as a Chabad House — has been…
General Sri Lanka Emerges as a Key Transshipment Hub for Lamborghini Supercars
Island Nation Gains Prestige Role in Global Luxury Auto Logistics Sri Lanka has secured a notable position in the global luxury automobile supply chain,…
General President Dissanayake Chairs High-Level Meeting to Bolster Sri Lanka's El Niño Preparedness
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a high-level meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday morning to assess and strengthen the country's…