General Brandix Bolsters Emergency Care at Mirigama Base Hospital with ECG Machine Donation
Leading apparel manufacturer Brandix has made a significant contribution to public healthcare in the Mirigama region, donating an Electrocardiogram (ECG)…
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General Met Department Warns of Heavy Shower Spells Across Western, Sabaragamuwa and Hill Country Regions
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 9 July 2026, warning residents of several parts of Sri Lanka to expect multiple spells of…
General Japan Opens Doors to 1,000 Sri Lankan Truck Drivers — Foreign Minister Urges Applicants to Step Forward
Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Vijitha Herath, has announced that Japan is prepared to immediately recruit 1,000 Sri Lankan…
General West Indies End 23-Year Drought with Historic Series Victory Over Sri Lanka
A Long Wait Finally Over West Indies have ended a 23-year wait for a series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing a historic triumph that will be remembered as a…
General Sri Lanka Climbs the Ladder: What the World Bank's Upper-Middle Income Reclassification Really Means
Sri Lanka has been reclassified as an upper-middle income country by the World Bank, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's economic journey —…
General Former Presidential Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Until July 11
The former Private Secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been ordered to remain in remand custody as investigations into alleged criminal…
General Government Calls for Action Against Sajith Premadasa Over Alleged Standing Orders Breach
The government has formally accused Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief Sajith Premadasa of violating parliamentary Standing Orders,…
General Who Is Nishan Canagarajah? Sri Lankan Academic Knighted by King Charles
Sri Lanka has reason to celebrate as one of its own has been bestowed one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious honours. Professor Nishan Canagarajah, a Sri…
General Death Toll Rises to 26 After Deadly Riot Erupts Inside Sri Lanka Prison
A violent riot that broke out inside a Sri Lankan prison has left 26 inmates dead, with grieving families now mourning the loss of their loved ones in one of…
General Y's Men International Sri Lanka Region Marks Half a Century of Service at Golden Jubilee Convention
Y's Men International, Sri Lanka Region reached a landmark milestone this week, commemorating 50 years of dedicated community service and fellowship at its…
General President Vows Largest-Ever Budget Commitment to Fix Sri Lanka's Drinking Water Crisis
A Historic Pledge on Clean Water President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the 2027 national budget will include an unprecedented allocation aimed…
General Sri Lanka Plans to Convert Hospital into Prison Facility Following Deadly Welikade Riot
Government Responds to Prison Crisis After Fatal Unrest Sri Lankan authorities have announced plans to convert a hospital building into a prison facility, a…
General Trump Blunders in Speech, Falsely Refers to Japan as an "Islamic Republic
US President Makes Puzzling Geographical and Political Error in Public Remarks United States President Donald Trump raised eyebrows and drew widespread…
General Grief and Unanswered Questions: Families Mourn 26 Dead After Devastating Sri Lanka Prison Riot
Grieving families across Sri Lanka are mourning the loss of 26 inmates killed in one of the deadliest prison riots the island nation has witnessed in recent…
General US$540 Million Colombo Port City Hotel Deal Collapses After Expiring Unsigned
A landmark investment deal worth US$540 million intended to bring a major hotel development to the Colombo Port City has fallen through after the agreement…
General Sri Lanka Outranks India in World Bank Income Classification — Here's Why
Despite India being widely celebrated as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, a surprising reality has emerged from the latest World Bank income…
General Bar Association Demands Urgent Prison Reform After Deadly Negombo Prison Violence
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sounded the alarm over a series of violent incidents that erupted at Negombo Prison, calling on authorities to take…
General Sri Lanka Eyes House Arrest Legislation in Wake of Deadly Prison Violence
Government Moves to Address Prison Overcrowding Crisis Sri Lanka is weighing the introduction of a formal house arrest law as authorities grapple with the…
General Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Appears to Collapse
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that Iran could face renewed and intensified military strikes, declaring that the ceasefire…
General Sri Lanka to Build New Galle Prison Following Deadly Negombo Jail Riot That Left 28 Dead
Sri Lanka has announced plans to construct a new prison facility in Galle following a catastrophic riot at the Negombo prison that claimed the lives of 28…
General Sri Lankan Dancers Script History at Prestigious Blackpool Dance Championship
A Landmark Moment for Sri Lankan Dance Sri Lankan dancers have etched their names into the record books by making history at the renowned Blackpool Dance…
General Emirates to Expand Flight Operations to Sri Lanka in Major Connectivity Boost
Gulf Carrier Strengthens Ties with the Island Nation Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has announced plans to introduce new flights to Sri…
General Opposition MP Mujibur Slams Government Over Negombo Prison Unrest, Says Crisis Was Preventable
Opposition Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman has levelled sharp criticism at the government following recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, asserting that the…
General Colombo Court Sets September Hearing in State Funds Misuse Case Against Ranil Wickremesinghe
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has scheduled a September hearing date for the ongoing case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his former…