General Ameena Ziauddin Named President of Council for Business with Britain at 26th AGM
The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) has appointed Ameena Ziauddin as its new president, following a formal election held at the organisation's 26th…
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General BASL Renews Urgent Call on President to Fill Eight Judicial Vacancies in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Bar Association Presses President Dissanayake on Critical Judicial Appointments The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has once again urged President Anura…
General Tamil Villagers Stand Their Ground Against Military Land Seizure in Maruthankerni
Tamil residents in Maruthankerni have stepped in to halt what they describe as an attempt by the Sri Lankan military to seize land in their community, in the…
General Parliamentary Committee Rules USD 2.5 Million Treasury Loss a Cybercrime Incident
Sri Lanka's Legislature Points to Cyber Attack Behind Multi-Million Dollar Public Fund Loss A Sri Lankan parliamentary oversight committee has concluded that…
General Terrifying Mid-Air Scare: Ryanair Passenger Almost Sucked Out as Cabin Window Comes Loose Over Greece
A Ryanair passenger experienced a harrowing ordeal on Friday when a cabin window became dislodged mid-flight, nearly pulling the individual out of the aircraft…
General Sri Lanka Acts to Tackle Dangerous Prison Overcrowding Following Deadly Riot That Claimed 28 Lives
Sri Lanka's authorities have moved to address a long-standing crisis of severe overcrowding in the country's prison system following a deadly riot that left 28…
General Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Beloved Veteran Singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke
Sri Lanka's music community is in mourning following the passing of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke, a celebrated figure whose voice left an indelible…
General Indian Trade Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka to Strengthen Bilateral Business Ties
A high-powered business delegation from India touched down in Sri Lanka this week, signalling fresh momentum in efforts to deepen economic cooperation between…
General 31 Years On: Remembering the Navaly Church Bombing That Claimed Hundreds of Civilian Lives
A Community Mourns Three Decades of Grief The Tamil community of Navaly in the Northern Province paused this week to mark 31 years since one of the most…
General Human Rights Commission Opens Investigation into Negombo Prison Violence and Torture Claims
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has initiated a formal investigation into reported incidents of violence and alleged torture at the Negombo…
General Opposition MPs File No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister
A group of opposition Members of Parliament have formally signed a no-confidence motion targeting the Minister of Justice, in the latest sign of mounting…
General Government Acts to Tackle Prison Crisis After Negombo Riot Claims 28 Lives
Sri Lanka's government is moving to address chronic overcrowding in its prison system following a deadly riot at the Negombo remand prison that left 28 inmates…
General Sri Lanka Says Cyberattack Siphoned $2.5 Million During Debt Repayment Transaction
Sri Lanka has attributed the loss of approximately $2.5 million to a cyberattack that occurred during a debt repayment transaction, raising serious concerns…
General Sri Lanka Joins UN-Backed International Security Force to Combat Gang Violence in Haiti
Sri Lanka Steps Up to Global Security Stage Sri Lanka has joined an international security force deployed to Haiti as part of efforts to tackle the country's…
General Sri Lankan Surgeons Achieve Medical Milestone by Successfully Separating Conjoined Twins
Landmark Procedure Marks Major Achievement for Sri Lanka's Medical Sector Sri Lankan doctors have successfully completed a complex surgical procedure to…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 66,000 and Death Toll Reaches 46
Island Nation Grapples With Mounting Dengue Burden Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health crisis as the number of confirmed dengue fever cases has…
General Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake Re-Named as Suspect in Gold-Plated T-56 Rifle Case
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been formally re-named as a suspect in a criminal case involving a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle, marking a…
General Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Justice Minister Harshana
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has joined hands with fellow opposition parliamentarians to formally sign a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Justice…
General Sri Lanka's Most Wanted Fugitive Operates Transnational Criminal Network From Overseas Hideout
Sri Lanka's most wanted fugitive has reportedly established a sophisticated transnational criminal network while living in exile abroad, raising serious…
General Sri Lanka Acts to Tackle Prison Overcrowding Crisis Following Deadly Riot That Claimed 28 Lives
Sri Lanka's authorities have moved to address a long-standing crisis of prison overcrowding following a deadly riot that left 28 inmates dead, shining a harsh…
General Farewell to a Legend: Veteran Sri Lankan Singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke Passes Away
Sri Lanka's music community is in mourning following the passing of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke, a beloved figure whose voice and artistry left an…
General Sri Lanka's Cinnamon Industry Hits Historic Milestone as Prices Soar to Record Highs
Alba-Grade Cinnamon Reaches Rs. 7,000 Per Kilogram Sri Lanka's cinnamon industry has achieved a landmark moment, with prices for the prized spice reaching the…
General Clothespin Revises Sri Lanka Port City Investment to US$596 Million in Strategic Repositioning
Developer Signals Fresh Commitment to Colombo Port City Project Clothespin, the developer behind a major project within the Colombo Port City, has announced…
General PM Amarasuriya Assures Parliament: PC Election Funds Remain Untouched Amid Disaster Relief Efforts
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya moved to dispel concerns in Parliament on Monday, firmly stating that funds set aside for the upcoming Provincial Council…