General Indian Visitor Stunned by Sri Lanka's Smooth Roads: 'Not One Pothole
Sri Lanka has received an unexpected but heartwarming compliment from an Indian traveller whose recent visit to the island nation left her genuinely astonished…
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General Sri Lanka U-19 Dominate Day One of First Youth Test as Wekunagoda Smashes Unbeaten Double Century Against India
Sri Lanka's Under-19 side made a commanding statement on the opening day of the first Youth Test against India U-19, powered by an extraordinary unbeaten…
General TWC Capital Guides IFC's US$28 Million Investment Push into Sri Lanka's Energy and Agribusiness Sectors
Sri Lanka's investment landscape has received a significant boost, with TWC Capital playing a pivotal advisory role in securing US$28 million worth of…
General NITF to Disburse Rs. 6 Million in Compensation to Families of Eight Prison Officers Killed in Negombo Riot
The National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has announced it will pay a total of six million rupees in compensation to the families of eight prison officers who…
General Committee on Public Finance Uncovers How Treasury System Failures Led to Misuse of US$2.5 Million in Public Funds
A special investigation by Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has shed light on a serious breakdown within the country's public finance…
General Sri Lanka's Tamil Minority Parties Join Forces in Push for Greater Autonomy
Tamil Political Factions Form United Front Tamil minority political parties in Sri Lanka have set aside their differences and come together in a significant…
General Sri Lankan Daughter in Dubai Moved to Tears Watching Mother, 56, Receive Master's Degree on Live Screen
In a deeply moving moment that captured hearts across social media, a Sri Lankan woman based in Dubai broke down in tears as she watched her 56-year-old mother…
General Trump Claims US Should Take Control of Strait of Hormuz and Receive Payment for It
United States President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States would likely assume control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most…
General Massive Drug Haul: Suspect Nabbed With Rs. 120 Million Worth of ICE in Dompe
Law enforcement authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics trafficking following a major drug bust in the Dompe area,…
General Indian Tourists Rival European Spenders as Sri Lanka Eyes 75,000–100,000 Monthly Arrivals
Sri Lanka's tourism sector is setting ambitious targets, with authorities aiming to attract between 75,000 and 100,000 Indian visitors per month as data…
General Pillayan Remanded Until July 24 Over 2008 Batticaloa Killings Case
Former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, has been placed in further remand custody in connection with a…
General Sri Lanka's Tamil Minority Parties Form United Front in Push for Greater Autonomy
Sri Lanka's main Tamil minority political parties have joined forces to collectively press for greater autonomy, marking a significant development in the…
General Sajith Blasts Government for Overstepping IMF Targets and Meddling in Judiciary
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a sharp attack on the current government, accusing it of imposing economic burdens on Sri Lankan citizens that…
General Sri Lanka's Oldest Woman Dies at 114: Supercentenarian Life Recalled
Sri Lanka is mourning the loss of its oldest known woman, who has passed away at the remarkable age of 114, leaving behind a legacy that spanned well over a…
General Legendary Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Passes Away
The world of cinema is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and distinguished performers, as acclaimed actor Sam Neill has passed away. The New…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as 2025 Case Count Surges Past 68,000
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation this year, with the total number of recorded cases climbing to 68,672 in 2026, according to the latest…
General Nugegoda Court Sets Record With Rs. 2.1 Million in Dengue Fines Handed Down in a Single Day
The Nugegoda Magistrate's Court has made history in Sri Lanka's fight against dengue fever, imposing a record total of Rs. 2.1 million in fines on a single…
General Sri Lanka Takes a Stand: Imports Produced Through Forced Labour Now Banned
A landmark policy move targeting exploitative labour practices in global supply chains Sri Lanka has introduced a ban on the importation of goods produced…
General Fire Erupts at Kalutara District Secretariat Building
Blaze Reported at Key Administrative Hub in Kalutara A fire broke out at the Kalutara District Secretariat office on Monday (13), sending alarm through one of…
General Sri Lanka Risks Becoming "Scam Capital of the World," Warns SJB MP Harsha de Silva
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva has sounded a stark warning about Sri Lanka's deteriorating reputation on the global…
General Deadly Inferno at Bangkok Bar Claims 27 Lives, Dozens Injured
A devastating fire tore through a popular pub in the Thai capital Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and leaving 63 others injured, according to official…
General Iran Launches Sweeping Missile and Drone Strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan Following US Bombings
Iran Retaliates with Large-Scale Strikes Across the Region Iran has launched extensive missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan,…
General ECB Axes Brendon McCullum as England Test Coach Just Months After Public Vote of Confidence
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has relieved Brendon McCullum of his duties as England Men's Test head coach, in a move that has sent shockwaves…
General Sri Lanka Earns Unwanted Third Place as One of World's Most Traffic-Congested Nations
Island Nation Joins Top Three in Global Congestion Rankings Sri Lanka has been ranked as the third most traffic-congested country in the world, a sobering…