General Retirement Age Row: President's Parliament Bid to Calm Judicial Crisis Falls Flat
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's effort to contain the political firestorm surrounding his government's controversial proposal to extend the retirement…
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General UAE Distributes Dh1 Million in Aid to Families of Dubai Crash Victims in Sri Lanka and India
Heartbreaking personal stories have begun to emerge from the families of victims affected by a devastating crash in Dubai, as the United Arab Emirates…
General Sri Lanka Climbs Back to Upper-Middle-Income Status in Latest World Bank Rankings
Sri Lanka has reclaimed its upper-middle-income country status according to the latest World Bank income classification update, marking a significant milestone…
General Haaland's Late Brace Stuns Brazil as Norway Reach First World Cup Quarterfinal
Erling Haaland delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, scoring two late goals to hand Norway a stunning 2-1 victory over…
General Met Department Forecasts Showers and Strong Winds Across Several Provinces on 6 July
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 6 July 2026, warning residents in several parts of the island to expect scattered showers and…
General Protect Our Children: The Case for Banning Social Media Access for Under-16s in Sri Lanka
A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action Sri Lanka faces a pressing and increasingly urgent challenge that authorities can no longer afford to ignore — the…
General Sri Lanka's Securities Regulator Extends Perpetual Treasuries Suspension for Another Six Months
Sri Lanka's financial regulatory authority has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) by a further six months, citing the need to allow…
General Sri Lanka and China EXIM Bank Move Closer to Sealing Central Expressway Funding Deal
Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of China have held discussions on strengthening development cooperation, with both parties pushing to finalise a…
General Sri Lankan Legal Community Pushes Back Against Proposal to Alter Judges' Retirement Age
A significant chorus of opposition has emerged from within Sri Lanka's legal fraternity against proposals to amend the mandatory retirement age for judges,…
General Mahinda Rajapaksa Vows to Stay in Politics, Accuses Government of Witch-Hunt
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has made it clear he has no intention of stepping away from political life, while launching a sharp attack on the current…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Demands Bold Action, Not Empty Words
The death of a young university student at Ruhuna from dengue fever has once again cast a harsh spotlight on Sri Lanka's seemingly endless battle with a…
General Two Killed, Over 30 Injured in Violent Negombo Prison Clash; Two Inmates Reportedly Escape
A violent confrontation between rival groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison turned deadly yesterday afternoon, leaving two prisoners dead and more than 30…
General Gurbaz's GSL Deal Sparks Questions Over LPL Withdrawal
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's decision to pull out of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) has come under renewed scrutiny following the Afghanistan…
General Sri Lanka to Join India, Nepal and Malaysia at ITM Jaipur 2026 as Global Tourism Expo Gears Up for Major Gathering
Sri Lanka is set to participate in the International Tourism Mart (ITM) Jaipur 2026, joining a growing list of nations including India, Nepal, Malaysia and…
General Mannar's 50 MW HayWind Wind Farm Reaches Milestone as Final Turbine Shipment Arrives
The construction of the HayWind Wind Power Plant in Mannar has reached a significant milestone, with the final consignment of turbines for the 50-megawatt…
General Twenty Inmates Hospitalised Following Violent Clash Inside Negombo Prison
A violent confrontation between two groups of detainees inside Negombo Prison has left twenty inmates requiring hospitalisation, authorities have confirmed.…
General Two Inmates Killed, Several Wounded in Deadly Sri Lanka Prison Clash
A violent confrontation inside a Sri Lanka prison has left two inmates dead and several others injured, authorities confirmed, raising fresh concerns about…
General Cricketer Dies After Collapsing Mid-Innings at Beruwala Carnival Match
A 46-year-old cricketer has died after suddenly collapsing at the crease while batting during a cricket carnival in Beruwala, sending shockwaves through the…
General Sri Lanka Put West Indies Under Siege in Dominant Test Display
Sri Lanka have seized firm control of their Test match against West Indies, putting the hosts under enormous pressure with a commanding performance that has…
General Central Bank Extends Business Suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the suspension of business operations of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL), maintaining restrictions on the…
General Over 1,000 Sri Lanka Police Officers Suspended Amid Widespread Misconduct
Mass Suspensions Raise Serious Questions About Law Enforcement Integrity More than one thousand police officers in Sri Lanka have been suspended from active…
General Opposition MP Dayasiri Dismisses Facebook as a Platform "Full of Fools
Opposition parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has sparked conversation after openly declaring that he steers clear of Facebook, describing the popular social…
General Former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Presses On With Hunger Strike From Hospital Bed
Former Sri Lankan intelligence chief Suresh Sallay is continuing his hunger strike while receiving treatment at a hospital, maintaining his protest despite…
General Two Dead, Dozens Wounded After Violent Clash Erupts Inside Negombo Prison
A violent confrontation between two rival groups of inmates at Negombo Prison has left two people dead and more than 30 others injured, authorities confirmed…