General Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay Cleared for Discharge, Set to Return to CID Detention
Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), is set to be transferred back into the custody of the…
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General Sri Lanka and Thailand Set to Enjoy Visa-Free Travel After Cabinet Approval
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward strengthening its ties with Thailand, with the Cabinet of Ministers granting approval for a visa exemption…
General SLBFE Sounds Alarm Over Fake SMS Messages Promising Jobs in Israel
Bureau urges public vigilance as fraudulent job messages circulate The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has issued an urgent public warning over…
General World Bank Raises Sri Lanka's Growth Forecast While Sounding Caution on Risks Ahead
The World Bank has revised upward its economic growth outlook for Sri Lanka, signalling growing confidence in the island nation's ongoing recovery — but the…
General Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of 20 Indian Fishermen Held by Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging the central government to take swift diplomatic…
General New Counterterrorism Bill Still Harbours Abusive Powers, Warns Human Rights Watch
Sri Lanka's proposed counterterrorism legislation, drafted to replace the widely condemned Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), continues to retain numerous…
General Red Alert Issued for 17 Districts as Sri Lanka Faces Severe Lightning Threat
Department of Meteorology Raises Alarm Over Dangerous Lightning Conditions The Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for severe lightning…
General Debunked: False Muslim Population Claims Fuel Anti-Minority Sentiment in Sri Lanka
Misinformation Targets Sri Lanka's Muslim Community A false claim about the size of Sri Lanka's Muslim population has been circulating widely, stoking ethnic…
General Prime Minister Leads CSE Bell-Ringing Ceremony to Boost Financial Literacy Across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka marked its participation in World Investor Week (WIW) 2026 with a ceremonial market opening bell-ringing at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 5…
General India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with Landmark Cyber-Security Consultations
India and Sri Lanka have held formal consultations focused on cyber-security, marking a significant step forward in the two neighbouring nations' efforts to…
General Eight Indian Nationals Held as Police Smash Online Gambling Operation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have dismantled an illegal online gambling racket and taken eight Indian nationals into custody in connection with the operation, in…
General Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Again in Krrish Real Estate Scandal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish company director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded in…
General Sri Lanka's Financial Literacy Rate Surges to 58%, Prime Minister Announces
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant leap in financial literacy among its population, with the national rate climbing from 35% to 58%, Prime Minister…
General Court Orders Royal College to Open Books on Rugby Revenue
Royal College, one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious public schools and a powerhouse in the country's rugby scene, has been ordered by a court to disclose its…
General Sri Lanka Condominium Sales Slide 6.7% in Second Quarter, Central Bank Data Shows
Sri Lanka's condominium market recorded a notable decline in the second quarter of 2026, with sales dropping by 6.7 percent compared to the corresponding…
General Global Torture Watchdog Flags Serious Concerns Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Anti-Terror Legislation
International Human Rights Body Speaks Out The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) has voiced significant concerns regarding Sri Lanka's proposed…
General Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Act as Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Spark Fisher Protests
Chief Minister Writes to New Delhi Over Ongoing Arrests of Indian Fishermen Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to the central government urging…
General Sri Lanka's Urea Shipment Hits Delay Near Strait of Hormuz
A shipment of urea destined for Sri Lanka has been delayed in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over the timely supply of fertiliser to…
General Viral Fever Outbreak Hits University of Ruhuna's Faculty of Agriculture
A viral fever outbreak has struck the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, raising health concerns among students and staff at the institution.…
General ADB Maps Out Ambitious Development Roadmap for Sri Lanka Covering 2026 to 2029
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into discussions surrounding its development plans for Sri Lanka spanning the period from 2026 to 2029, signalling…
General Kerala Women Ride the Wave of India's Booming AI Industry
Artificial intelligence is opening up a new frontier of employment for women in Kerala, India, as the rapidly expanding technology sector drives surging demand…
General Energy Minister Warns Private Fuel Suppliers as Long Queues Grip Sri Lanka
Government Issues Stern Warning to Private Fuel Companies Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake has put private fuel suppliers on notice, telling Parliament that…
General Nine Convicted for Brutal Attack on Police Officers in Nilaveli After Video Goes Viral
Nine individuals have been found guilty in connection with the assault of two police officers in Nilaveli, following the widespread circulation of a video…
General Jaffna Woman Fatally Stabbed in Nallur Attack as Suspected Assailant Dies by Suicide
A 32-year-old woman has died following a brutal sharp-weapon attack in the Nallur area of Jaffna, in an incident that also left her mother injured and ended…