General Sri Lanka's Forces Stand Ready to Defend the Oppressed in Haiti, Says President
Presidential Commitment to Haiti Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that Sri Lanka's security forces deployed to Haiti are prepared and…
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General India's BJP Leader Ram Madhav Denies Reports of Secret India-Pakistan Dialogue Taking Place in Colombo
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav has firmly dismissed media reports claiming that India and Pakistan were engaged in behind-the-scenes…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Drones in Battle Against Dengue as Cases Climb Dangerously High
Sri Lanka has turned to drone technology in its fight against a worsening dengue fever outbreak, deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to combat the mosquito…
General Miracle in Venezuela: Newborn Infant Pulled Alive from Earthquake Rubble
In a remarkable story of survival that has captured hearts across the world, an 18-day-old baby has been pulled alive from the debris of a collapsed building…
General Jangoo and Chase Demolish Sri Lanka With Record Stand as West Indies Seize Iron Grip in Antigua Test
West Indies batsmen Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase have put Sri Lanka to the sword in emphatic fashion, combining for a record-breaking 401-run partnership that…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Top Trending Wellness Destination for 2026
Island Nation Earns Global Recognition in Wellness Tourism Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot as the world's most trending wellness destination for 2026,…
General ADB Greenlights $57.4 Million Boost for Sri Lanka's Rooftop Solar Expansion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package worth $57.4 million aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka's rooftop solar energy programme, marking…
General Dissanayake France Visit: Sri Lanka Aims to Strengthen EU Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is preparing to undertake an official visit to France, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic…
General Colombo High Court Sets July 22 Date for Bond Auction Case Against Mahendran and Ravi K
The Colombo High Court has scheduled proceedings in the long-running Central Bank bond scam case for July 22, with the matter involving 11 defendants —…
General Government to Seek International Forensic Aid for Chemmani Mass Grave Investigation
Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice has indicated that the government will seek international forensic assistance to help analyse human remains unearthed at the…
General Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 1,430 as Rescuers Search for Over 51,000 Missing
Rescue teams in Venezuela are working frantically to locate survivors three days after two devastating earthquakes struck the country, with the confirmed death…
General Jangoo's Double Century and Chase's 194 Hand West Indies Commanding Lead Over Sri Lanka in First Test
West Indies have firmly seized control of the first Test match against Sri Lanka, with a stunning batting display built around Amir Jangoo's remarkable double…
General Four Suspects Remanded Over Physiotherapist's Murder Found in Vehicle at Teldeniya
The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court has remanded four suspects connected to the murder of a physiotherapist whose body was discovered inside a vehicle in…
General Dangerous Driving in Sri Lanka Now Means Court, Not a Spot Fine
Motorists caught driving recklessly on Sri Lankan roads will no longer be let off with an on-the-spot fine, under sweeping new instructions issued to traffic…
General Sri Lanka Crash Out of Women's T20 World Cup as Ireland Stun West Indies
Sri Lanka's campaign at the Women's T20 World Cup has come to an end, despite a remarkable upset elsewhere in the tournament that briefly kept their hopes…
General US Forces Launch Fresh Wave of Strikes Against Iranian Targets
American Military Intensifies Campaign in the Region The United States military has carried out additional strikes targeting Iranian positions, marking a…
General Sri Lanka's Trade-Dependent Economy Remains Under Siege From Multiple Threats
A Fragile Recovery Still Facing Headwinds Sri Lanka's economy, long dependent on international trade and vulnerable to external shocks, continues to face a…
General Six Prime Ministers in Ten Years: What Britain's Political Revolving Door Teaches Sri Lanka About Accountability
The United Kingdom, long regarded as the birthplace of modern parliamentary democracy, has witnessed a remarkable and turbulent period of political instability…
General Body Found in Suitcase Inside Sri Lankan Cinema in Shocking Discovery
Gruesome Find Stuns Cinema Patrons and Authorities A shocking murder case has come to light in Sri Lanka after a human body was discovered concealed inside a…
General Rights Groups Demand Sri Lanka Halt Haiti Troop Deployment Over Unpunished Sexual Abuse History
International human rights organisations are calling on Sri Lanka to suspend the deployment of its military personnel to Haiti, citing a deeply troubling…
General US Authorities Shut Down Nearly 400 Websites Illegally Streaming FIFA World Cup Matches
United States authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal online streaming, seizing close to 400 internet domains that were broadcasting FIFA…
General Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 1.1 Million Tourists in 2026 as India Leads Arrivals Despite Mid-Year Slowdown
Sri Lanka's tourism sector has surpassed 1.11 million visitor arrivals in 2026, maintaining a positive growth trajectory even as the industry navigated a…
General Jangoo's Debut Test Ton Powers West Indies to 48-Run First Innings Lead Against Sri Lanka
West Indies batsman Jangoo announced himself on the Test cricket stage in spectacular fashion, scoring his maiden Test century to help his side build a…
General Colombo to Undergo Major Rs. 36 Billion Sewerage System Overhaul
The Colombo city sewerage network is set for a sweeping transformation, with Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar announcing an investment of approximately Rs.…