General Millions in Sri Lankan Workers' Funds Trapped in Israeli Legal Dispute
Approximately USD 6.9 million belonging to Sri Lankan migrant workers and other foreign nationals remains frozen and inaccessible due to an ongoing legal…
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General Sri Lanka's Apparel Exports Surge Nearly 8% in May, Powered by Strong US Demand
Sri Lanka's apparel export sector has recorded a robust performance in May, with shipments climbing nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, driven…
General SJB to Pursue Disciplinary Action Against Horana Organiser Charith Abeysinghe, Says Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be moving forward with formal disciplinary proceedings against the…
General Colombo High Court Orders Summons for Indian Witnesses in Krrish Case Against Namal Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court has directed that summons be issued to two Indian witnesses in connection with the high-profile Krrish transaction case filed against…
General President Dissanayake Pledges to Repeal Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act Before Year's End
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made a firm commitment to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) before the close of this year, signalling a…
General Leaked Phone Recording Involving Lawyer and SJB Organiser Sparks Bribery Controversy
A phone recording alleged to feature conversations linked to a bribery case has gone viral across Sri Lanka, after several media organisations broadcast the…
General Son of Former Sri Lankan Justice Minister Arrested Over Bribery Allegations
High-Profile Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through Political Circles Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the son of a former justice minister on suspicion of…
General India A Tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Full Points Table Standings
The India A tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 has drawn significant attention from cricket fans across the subcontinent, with the points table reflecting the…
General Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Holds Talks With Prime Minister Amarasuriya on Landmark 2026 Investment Summit
Representatives from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Wednesday at the Parliament premises, as preparations…
General Sri Lanka Plans to Ban Children Under 16 from Social Media Platforms
Government Moves to Protect Young Users Online Sri Lanka is taking steps to restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16, in a…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Exports Surge Nearly 8% in May, Driven by Strong US Demand
Sri Lanka's apparel export sector recorded a significant upturn in May, with shipments climbing nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, buoyed largely…
General FSP Warns EPF-ETF Merger Will Harm Private Sector Workers, Accuses NPP of Reviving Old Political Agenda
The Front-line Socialist Party (FSP) has raised serious concerns over the National People's Power (NPP) government's proposal to merge the Employees' Provident…
General Rohitha Rajapaksa Reports to Central Crime Investigation Bureau to Give Statement
Rohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, appeared before the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on Wednesday (25) to record a…
General CIABOC Discloses Grounds for Arrest of Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe
Sri Lanka's Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has come forward to publicly disclose the reasons behind the recent arrests…
General Negombo Drug Bust: Rs. 48.3 Million Worth of Illegally Smuggled Medicines Seized
Authorities have intercepted a large consignment of medicines smuggled into Sri Lanka by sea, with the haul estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 48.3…
General Son of Former Justice Minister Arrested by Anti-Corruption Commission
Attorney Rakhitha Rajapakshe Taken Into Custody Attorney-at-Law Rakhitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been…
General India A Squad Set to Tour Sri Lanka in 2026 in Exciting Cricket Series
Cricket fans in Sri Lanka have reason to look forward to 2026, with India A scheduled to tour the island nation in what promises to be a compelling series for…
General Indian Tourist Ditches Overpriced Rishikesh Trip for Sri Lanka — and Has No Regrets
A viral social media post by an Indian traveller has sparked fresh conversation about tourism value in South Asia, after the man revealed he skipped a planned…
General Millions in Limbo: Israeli Legal Battle Leaves Over 5,000 Sri Lankan Workers Without Their Earnings
Sri Lankan migrant workers caught in Israeli financial dispute More than 5,000 Sri Lankan workers employed in Israel have been left in financial distress after…
General Sri Lanka Greenlights Landmark Railway Electrification Drive for Busiest Rail Corridors
A Major Step Towards Modern Rail Travel Sri Lanka has given the green light to an ambitious railway electrification project targeting the country's busiest and…
General Ceylon Chamber Overhauls Prestigious Corporate Awards with Bold ESG and Sustainability Focus for 2026
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has announced a significant revamp of its long-standing Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards, introducing a refreshed…
General Sri Lanka Abandons Plan to Lower VAT Registration Threshold in Major Policy Reversal
The Sri Lankan government has quietly shelved a controversial proposal to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold, marking a significant…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Abolish Indelible Ink Requirement at Polling Stations
Government Pushes Ahead With Electoral Law Change The Sri Lankan government is moving swiftly to dismantle one of the most enduring traditions of the country's…
General Bride-to-Be and Alleged Lover Accused of Plotting Fiancé's Murder in Case That Has Stunned India
A deeply disturbing murder case has gripped India after a young businessman was allegedly killed in a cold-blooded conspiracy orchestrated by his own fiancée…