General Global Oil Prices Plunge Following US-Iran Deal Announcement
Global oil prices took a significant tumble on Sunday in the wake of an announced agreement between the United States and Iran, as markets responded swiftly to…
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General Trump Claims Nuclear Deal Reached With Iran, Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Washington and Tehran have reached a landmark agreement, signalling a significant shift in one of the…
General Sri Lankan National Charged for Illegally Casting Vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
A Sri Lankan national has been booked by Indian authorities after allegedly casting a vote in the Tamil Nadu state assembly election, in a case that has drawn…
General Sri Lanka Railways Website Crippled by Cyberattack Targeting Train Schedule System
Sri Lanka Railways has fallen victim to a cyberattack that has disrupted its official website, with the train schedule system bearing the brunt of the assault,…
General Historic Moment: Lewis Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory at Age 41
Motorsport legend Lewis Hamilton has etched yet another remarkable chapter into his storied career, claiming his first-ever victory for Scuderia Ferrari —…
General Bodies of Sri Lankan and Indian Victims Flown Home Following Deadly Dubai Emirates Road Crash
The mortal remains of victims killed in a tragic road accident on Dubai's Emirates Road have been repatriated to Sri Lanka and India, bringing a measure of…
General Sri Lanka Railways Official Website Struck by Cyberattack
The official website of Sri Lanka Railways fell victim to a cyberattack on Wednesday (14), according to railway authorities, raising fresh concerns about the…
General Second Iranian Vessel Spotted Near Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone, Government Confirms
A second Iranian vessel has been detected in the vicinity of Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), a Cabinet Spokesman has confirmed, raising fresh…
General How Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay Failed to Predict the Aragalaya Crisis
Questions continue to mount over the role played by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of Sri Lanka's State Intelligence Service (SIS), during the…
General Deadly Fire Engulfs Care Home in Sri Lanka, Raising Urgent Safety Concerns
A devastating fire tore through a care home in Sri Lanka, triggering widespread alarm over the safety standards and fire preparedness measures in place at…
General Brazilian Woman Dies in Fatal Bungee Jump After Staff Allegedly Forget to Attach Safety Cord
A 21-year-old woman has died in Brazil after plunging approximately 130 feet from a bridge during a bungee jumping activity, in what authorities believe was a…
General Met Department Warns of Strong Winds and Rough Seas Off Southern and Western Coasts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an official warning cautioning mariners and coastal communities about strong winds and rough sea conditions expected…
General Sri Lanka Level ODI Series With Commanding Comeback Victory Over West Indies
Lions Roar Back to Restore Parity Sri Lanka produced a spirited and commanding performance to defeat West Indies and level their ongoing One Day International…
General New Dengue Strain Driving Surge in Cases Across Sri Lanka, Deputy Health Minister Warns
A previously unfamiliar strain of the dengue virus is responsible for the alarming rise in dengue fever cases currently being reported across Sri Lanka, Deputy…
General O/L Examination Results Face Possible Delay, Raising Concerns Among Students and Parents
The release of this year's Ordinary Level (O/L) examination results is likely to be delayed, according to reports, causing growing anxiety among thousands of…
General Final Farewell in Dubai as Bodies of Seven Indian and Sri Lankan Workers Killed in Emirates Road Crash Repatriated Home
The bodies of seven workers from India and Sri Lanka who perished in a tragic road accident on Dubai's Emirates Road have been repatriated to their home…
General Colombo Makes History as Over 5,000 Bharatanatyam Dancers Secure Guinness World Record
Sri Lanka's capital has etched its name into the record books after more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers gathered in Colombo to claim a prestigious Guinness…
General GCE O/L Exam Results 2025 Expected to Be Released Next Week, Says Deputy Education Minister
Students who sat the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will not have to wait much longer, as the Deputy Minister of Education has confirmed that results…
General Sri Lanka Faces Flood Threat as El Niño Set to Bring Heavy Rainfall Later This Year
Sri Lankan authorities have issued a warning that the El Niño weather phenomenon could bring intense rainfall and heightened flood risks to the island later…
General Sri Lanka Level T20 Series Against West Indies With Commanding 37-Run Victory
Sri Lanka have drawn level in their three-match Twenty20 International series against West Indies, claiming a convincing 37-run victory to ensure the contest…
General Sri Lankan Rupee Loses 7% of Its Value Against the US Dollar in 2026
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by approximately 7% against the United States dollar in 2026, marking a notable setback for the local currency as the…
General UN Anti-Torture Subcommittee Set to Launch Official Visit to Sri Lanka
A United Nations subcommittee specialising in the prevention of torture is scheduled to commence an official visit to Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment…
General Deportee Unmasked at BIA: Airport Cameras Help Nab Brother of Alleged Drug Kingpin
Surveillance Technology Proves Decisive in High-Profile Airport Arrest Sri Lanka Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspects at the Bandaranaike…
General Colombo Makes History as Over 5,000 Bharatanatyam Dancers Shatter Guinness World Record
Sri Lanka's capital Colombo has etched its name in the record books after more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers gathered in a spectacular display of classical…