General Police Training School Chief Arrested in Teldeniya Death Probe
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kundasale Police Training School has been taken into custody by the Nuwara Eliya Police in connection with a suspicious…
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General Suspect Remanded Over Alleged Rs. 190 Billion Illegal Money Transfer Scheme
A suspect arrested in connection with an alleged plot to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka has been remanded in custody, authorities…
General CEB Requests Large Rooftop Solar Systems to Go Offline During Poson Holiday Period
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has called on owners of rooftop solar power systems with a capacity of 300 kilowatts or above to disconnect their…
General Fifty Injured After Two-Bus Collision in Thalalla, Gandara
At least fifty people have sustained injuries following a serious road accident involving two buses in the Thalalla area of Gandara, authorities have…
General IMF Team Visits Sri Lanka Customs to Assess Reform Progress
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has visited Sri Lanka Customs as part of an ongoing review of the country's reform commitments under…
General Indian Pharma Giant Zydus Partners With Sunshine in $20 Million Sri Lanka Joint Venture
Major Pharmaceutical Investment Set to Boost Sri Lanka's Healthcare Sector Indian pharmaceutical powerhouse Zydus is set to establish a significant presence in…
General Rights Groups Urge Halt to Sri Lanka's Military Deployment in Haiti Amid Abuse Concerns
International Pressure Mounts Over Sri Lanka's Haiti Mission A coalition of international human rights organisations has called on Sri Lanka to immediately…
General President Dissanayake Confirms Online Safety Act to Be Scrapped and Replaced With New Legislation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the current Online Safety Act will not be implemented by his government, with plans already underway to…
General Suspected Gunman for Notorious Crime Figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme' Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport Following Malaysia Deportation
A man suspected of serving as a hired gunman for one of Sri Lanka's most wanted organised crime figures has been arrested upon his return to the country after…
General Wild Elephant Smashes Through Bus Windscreen in Terrifying Roadside Attack
Passengers Left in Shock as Elephant Launches Violent Assault on Vehicle A wild elephant launched a frightening attack on a bus, smashing through its…
General Colombo Stock Exchange Opens Higher on Friday as Sampath Bank and Dialog Drive Index Gains
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange recorded positive movement during Friday morning trading, with both key market indices climbing steadily, according to data…
General Turkey Edge USA 3-2 in Thrilling Stoppage-Time Drama at Copa América
Turkey delivered a stunning late blow to the United States in a pulsating dead-rubber Group D encounter, with Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time winner securing a 3-2…
General Sri Lanka Customs Achieves Revenue Target for Record Sixth Consecutive Month in June
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue collection target for the sixth consecutive month, recording another strong performance in June in what officials…
General Sri Lanka and Thailand Break Through on Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreement
Landmark Deal Marks a New Chapter in Bilateral Trade Relations Sri Lanka and Thailand have finally brought their long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to…
General Badulla High Court Defers Sentencing of SJB Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri to Late July
The sentencing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri and a co-accused has been postponed by the Badulla High Court, with…
General SJB Moves to Discipline Horana Organiser Following Bribery Arrest
Opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief Sajith Premadasa has announced that his party will launch disciplinary proceedings against its Horana…
General President AKD Pledges to Repeal Controversial PTA Within Months, Ending 46-Year-Old Law
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured Parliament that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) — a piece of legislation that has remained on Sri Lanka's…
General Colombo High Court Issues Summons to Indian Witnesses in Krrish Case Against Namal Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court has taken a significant step forward in the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa,…
General Son of Ex-Justice Minister Among Three Nabbed in CIABOC Bribery Sting Linked to Underworld Figure's Wife
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals in connection with an alleged bribery…
General Intermittent Showers Expected Across Several Provinces and Districts Today
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 26 June 2026, predicting intermittent showers across multiple provinces and districts in Sri…
General India Deny Sri Lanka Glory as Women's Team Falls in Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of India in the final of the ACC Women's Asia Cup, falling at the last hurdle of…
General Dhananjaya de Silva's Brilliant Ton Breathes Life Into Sri Lanka on Turbulent Day One
Sri Lanka found themselves in familiar trouble on the opening day of the First Test, but a magnificent century from captain Dhananjaya de Silva provided…
General Vietjet Launches Historic Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, Opens Bookings
Sri Lankan travellers now have a new and exciting option for reaching Southeast Asia, with Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet officially opening bookings for…
General Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement Poised to Transform Bilateral Trade Ties
The long-awaited Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), signed in 2024, is now set to play a pivotal role in deepening economic cooperation between…