General UK Train Crash Near Bedford Leaves Driver Dead and Nine Fighting for Their Lives
A devastating collision between two passenger trains near Bedford, England, has claimed the life of a train driver and left at least nine people in a critical…
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General Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran's military has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically vital waterways, citing Israel's ongoing military…
General Sri Lanka and West Indies Clash in High-Stakes Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Showdown
The pressure is on as Sri Lanka prepare to face West Indies in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup semifinal encounter, with both sides well aware that victory…
General CSE and SEC to Take Stock Market Education Across Sri Lanka Through Island-Wide Investor Forums
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly announced plans to conduct a series of investor forums…
General Indian Diplomat Holds High-Level Talks with Sri Lankan Business Community
Strengthening Economic Ties Between Two Nations An Indian diplomat has met with prominent business leaders in Sri Lanka for discussions centred on deepening…
General Sri Lanka and Thailand Move to Deepen Trade Ties and Economic Partnership
Sri Lanka has expressed its readiness to strengthen and broaden its longstanding relationship with Thailand, with both nations looking to intensify cooperation…
General President Dissanayake Holds Talks With ICC Chairman in High-Level Cricket Diplomacy
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant diplomatic engagement…
General Sri Lanka A Captain Responds Boldly to Talk of Targeting Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The captain of Sri Lanka A has offered a candid and direct response to speculation that teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi could be…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Acts Against Players Following Altercation Involving Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has taken disciplinary action against a number of its players following an alleged altercation involving Indian teenage cricket…
General Indian-Origin Ultra-Runner Conquers Sri Lanka's Length in Six Days for Childhood Cancer Cause
Remarkable endurance feat raises vital funds for young cancer patients An athlete of Indian origin has completed an extraordinary ultramarathon feat, running…
General Sri Lanka A Captain Sends Bold Warning Ahead of Tri-Series Final Involving Teen Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi
As excitement builds ahead of the upcoming tri-series final, Sri Lanka A's captain has made a pointed statement that has set the cricketing world talking —…
General FitsAir Launches Direct Flights Between Colombo and Ahmedabad
Sri Lankan private carrier FitsAir has launched direct flight services connecting Colombo to Ahmedabad, India, marking a fresh expansion of air connectivity…
General India Awaits Sri Lanka's Go-Ahead to Launch Joint Project, Says New Delhi
India has signalled its readiness to immediately begin work on a key bilateral project as soon as Sri Lanka provides the formal green light, according to…
General Sri Lankan MP's Visit to Katchatheevu Signals Closure on Long-Standing Sovereignty Dispute
Katchatheevu Sovereignty Question Revisited The long-contested question of sovereignty over Katchatheevu, the small uninhabited island situated in the Palk…
General Sri Lanka Women Deliver Stunning Upset Against New Zealand at T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team produced one of the standout results of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating defending champions New Zealand in a…
General Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz, Blaming US and Israeli Violations
Iran's central military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, citing what it describes as violations by the United…
General Sri Lanka Women Eye History as West Indies Threaten to Seal Semi-Final Spot at T20 World Cup
A Defining Moment for Sri Lankan Women's Cricket The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is building towards a thrilling climax, with Sri Lanka's women's cricket team…
General Sri Lanka Tightens Grip on Expressway Safety With Strict Seat Belt Enforcement Starting Today
Sri Lanka has taken a firm step toward improving road safety as authorities begin strictly enforcing mandatory seat belt regulations for all motorists and…
General ICC Chairman Jay Shah Holds Talks With President Dissanayake on Advancing Cricket in Sri Lanka
International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah paid a high-level visit to Sri Lanka, meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to hold discussions on…
General FitsAir Launches Direct Flights Between Colombo and Ahmedabad, Becoming the Sole Non-Stop Link
Sri Lankan private carrier FitsAir has commenced direct flight operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad, establishing what is currently the only non-stop air…
General Harsha de Silva Sounds Alarm Over Coconut Oil Import Duty's Threat to Export Industry
Opposition parliamentarian Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns that a proposed government duty on coconut oil imports could deal a damaging blow to Sri…
General Over One Kilogram of 'ICE' Seized in Meetiyagoda Drug Bust
A 32-year-old man has been taken into custody following a drug raid in the Iranawila area of Meetiyagoda, after authorities discovered more than one kilogram…
General Dominican Student Caught Smuggling Hashish Worth Over Rs. 376 Million Through Colombo Airport
A 23-year-old Dominican national pursuing studies in Toronto, Canada, has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs…
General Viral Claim About Increased Traffic Fines in Sri Lanka Is False, Say Fact-Checkers
A claim circulating widely on social media suggesting that traffic fines in Sri Lanka have been significantly increased has been debunked by fact-checkers, who…