General Hambantota Port Remains at the Heart of Regional Geopolitical Tensions
A Port Under the Global Microscope Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) continues to draw intense international attention, remaining one of the most…
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General What Is Hawala and Undiyal? How Sri Lanka's Informal Money Transfers Work
Sunil is a driver based in Dubai. Every month, when his salary arrives, he carefully sets aside a portion to send back to his mother in Galle. For years, he…
General CIABOC Urged to Probe Gotabaya 2019 Nomination Amid Dual Citizenship Row
The Vinivida Foundation, a local non-governmental organisation, has formally requested the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption…
General CPC's Marginal Fuel Price Cuts Fail to Satisfy Consumers Amid Low Global Oil Prices
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced modest reductions in fuel prices, cutting the cost of 92 Octane petrol by Rs. 20 per litre and auto diesel…
General SJB Alliance Claims Fuel Prices Could Have Been Cut by Rs. 115 Per Litre
The Samagi Joint Trade Union Alliance has challenged the government's recent fuel price revision, asserting that both auto diesel and 92 Octane petrol could…
General Pakistan Delivers 200 Tonnes of Relief Aid to Flood-Affected Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched 200 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath of…
General NDF General Secretary Shyamila Perera Arrested by Anti-Corruption Commission, Released on Bail
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested Shyamila Perera, the General Secretary of the New Democratic Front…
General Battle of the Rails: Why Sri Lanka's Train Journeys Are Winning Over the World
When it comes to iconic train journeys in Asia, two destinations consistently dominate the conversation — India and Sri Lanka. While India boasts one of the…
General LOLC Holdings Bowlers Shine in Commanding Five-Wicket Victory Over MAS Intimates
LOLC Holdings secured a convincing five-wicket victory against MAS Intimates in the MCA C Division 50 Over League Cricket Tournament 2026, with their bowlers…
General Sri Lanka's Military Ties with Israel: Why the Relationship Goes Far Beyond a Fighter Jet
A Strategic Partnership Rooted in More Than Hardware When discussions arise about Sri Lanka's military relationship with Israel, attention often gravitates…
General Sri Lanka and West Indies Serve Up Heart-Stopping Final Over Drama in First T20
Cricket fans were treated to a nail-biting finish as Sri Lanka and West Indies locked horns in the first T20 international of their series, with the match…
General Government Sets Guaranteed Paddy Purchase Prices Ahead of 2026 Yala Season
The Sri Lankan government has announced the guaranteed prices at which it will purchase paddy from farmers during the upcoming 2026 Yala cultivation season,…
General IMF Warns Sri Lanka's Economy Remains Fragile Despite Signs of Recovery
Vulnerabilities Persist Amid Stabilisation Efforts The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that Sri Lanka's economy, while showing encouraging signs of…
General Former State Minister Pilleyan Remanded Further Over 2008 Eastern Province Killings
The Batticaloa Magistrate's Court has ordered the continued remand of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, popularly known as Pilleyan, until…
General BASL Pushes Ahead With Public Consultation Despite President's Parliamentary Explanation on Court Appointments
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is pressing forward with its campaign against the government's handling of superior court appointments, even after…
General Alarming Discovery: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found Throughout Kelani River Basin in Landmark Sri Lankan Study
A groundbreaking scientific study conducted in the Kelani River Basin has uncovered a deeply concerning finding — antibiotic-resistant bacteria are present in…
General Sri Lanka Take On West Indies In Decisive Third ODI Clash
Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to face off in what promises to be a thrilling third and final One Day International of their 2026 series, with both sides…
General Colombo to Host South Asia's Premier Construction and Infrastructure Expo in July 2026
Sri Lanka is set to become the regional hub for the infrastructure and construction industry when INFRACON 2026 opens its doors at the Bandaranaike Memorial…
General Sri Lanka Police Launch Nationwide Crackdown on Unsafe Vehicles
Nationwide Inspection Drive Targets Road Safety Sri Lanka Police have launched a sweeping nationwide operation aimed at identifying and removing unsafe…
General Softlogic Group Set to Take Over Diamond Life Insurance in Major Acquisition Deal
Softlogic expands its financial services footprint Sri Lanka's diversified conglomerate Softlogic Group has announced plans to acquire Diamond Life Insurance,…
General IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Sustain Reform Drive as Seventh Review Looms
The International Monetary Fund has called on Sri Lanka to maintain the pace of its ongoing economic reform programme, following the conclusion of staff-level…
General President Dissanayake Names Senior Economic Adviser Hulangamuwa to Head Board of Investment
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has moved to shake up Sri Lanka's premier investment promotion body, appointing his Senior Economic Adviser, Duminda…
General IMF Praises Sri Lanka's Economic Reform Progress, Acknowledging Country's Achievements Stand Out Globally
Sri Lanka has received a significant endorsement from the International Monetary Fund, with an IMF delegation acknowledging that the island nation has made…
General Sri Lanka Slashes Fuel Prices Even as Inflation Climbs to Three-Year Peak
Sri Lanka has announced a reduction in fuel prices, offering some relief to consumers and businesses still recovering from the island nation's historic…