General GCE O/L Examination Results for 2025 Expected Within Days
Students across Sri Lanka who sat the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examination in 2025 will not have to wait much longer, with authorities…
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General Shanaka and Mishara Fifties Power Sri Lanka to Series-Levelling Triumph Over West Indies
Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat West Indies by 37 runs in the second T20 International, levelling the three-match series at 1-1…
General New York Knicks End Half-Century Drought with Historic NBA Championship Win
The New York Knicks have captured the NBA championship for the first time in more than 50 years, sending shockwaves of joy through New York City and igniting…
General Consumer Affairs Authority Raids Kollupitiya Supermarket Over Imported Goods Labelling Violations
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted a raid on a supermarket in the Kollupitiya area of Colombo following concerns over the improper labelling of…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens: Over 41,000 Cases Recorded So Far in 2026
Alarming Surge in Dengue Infections Raises Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a serious dengue fever outbreak in 2026, with health authorities…
General Two Organised Crime Suspects Nabbed at Bandaranaike Airport Following Abu Dhabi Deportation
Two men with alleged ties to organised crime and drug trafficking networks were arrested upon their arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after…
General Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Sri Lanka's Vital Tea Industry
Sri Lanka's tea industry, one of the island nation's most critical sources of foreign exchange, is facing a deepening crisis as escalating conflict involving…
General Sri Lanka Climbs to Second Place in South Asia on Global Peace Index
Sri Lanka has secured a notable position on the latest Global Peace Index, ranking 67th in the world and emerging as the second most peaceful nation in South…
General Shanaka and Mishara Star With Half-Centuries as Sri Lanka Level the Series
Crucial Contributions Power Sri Lanka to Victory Sri Lanka fought back to level the series after a commanding performance anchored by half-centuries from…
General Port City Colombo Forum Woos UAE Business Leaders in Dubai, Pitching Sri Lanka as South Asia's Premier Investment Hub
High-Profile Gathering at Ritz-Carlton DIFC Spotlights Sri Lanka's Investment Potential An exclusive, invitation-only forum held at the prestigious…
General Sri Lanka Is Where Singapore Was 30 Years Ago": SAP Executive Sees Island Nation as Asia's Next Digital Powerhouse
Tech Veteran Draws Bold Comparison for Sri Lanka's Digital Future A seasoned executive from global enterprise software giant SAP has drawn a striking parallel…
General Caught Between Giants: Sri Lanka's Submarine Security Dilemma in the Indian Ocean
A Small Island in a Big Ocean Game Sri Lanka finds itself navigating increasingly treacherous geopolitical waters as great power rivalry intensifies across the…
General Sri Lankan Woman Travels to Thiruvananthapuram in Search of Partner, Attempts to Take Own Life
A Sri Lankan woman who travelled to Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of India's Kerala state, in search of her partner was rescued after she attempted to…
General Two Wild Elephants, Including Young Calf, Die After Hitting Illegal Electric Fence Near Maligawila
Two wild elephants, including a young calf, have been killed after coming into contact with an illegally erected electric fence in the Maligawila area,…
General Minor Flooding Reported in Kalu River Basin Following Heavy Rainfall in Upper Catchments
Heavy rainfall recorded in the upper catchment areas of the Kuda Ganga sub-basin has triggered minor flood conditions in parts of the Kalu River Basin,…
General Sri Lanka Dare to Dream After England Pay Tribute to the Brilliance of Chamari Athapaththu
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team has set hearts racing across the island after a performance that drew admiration even from their opponents, with England…
General Sri Lanka Government Eyes Rs. 2 Trillion Capital Expenditure Allocation for Upcoming Year
The Sri Lankan government is planning to allocate approximately Rs. 2,000 billion for capital expenditure in the coming year, according to a senior cabinet…
General UN Anti-Torture Experts to Visit Sri Lanka in Landmark Human Rights Mission
A United Nations team specialising in the prevention of torture is set to arrive in Sri Lanka next week, marking a significant moment for the island nation's…
General Trump Announces Sunday Signing for US-Iran Deal as Tehran Questions Timeline
United States President Donald Trump has declared that a landmark agreement aimed at ending hostilities between Washington and Tehran is set to be signed this…
General Anuradhapura Court Orders Former Atamasthanadhipathi to Submit Blood Sample for DNA Analysis
The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate has directed a former senior Buddhist prelate to provide a blood sample for DNA testing in connection with a serious child…
General LPBOA Orders 50% Bus Capacity Reduction Amid Fuel Crisis
Commuters across Sri Lanka are bracing for significant disruption to their daily travel as private bus operators have announced an immediate reduction in…
General French Development Lender Proparco Set to Restart Financing in Sri Lanka Following Debt Default Recovery
French development finance institution Proparco is preparing to resume lending operations in Sri Lanka following the island nation's successful exit from its…
General SriLankan Airlines Forges Dual Airline Alliance with Saudia and Flynas to Strengthen Saudi Connectivity
SriLankan Airlines has embarked on a significant network expansion drive, entering into new partnership agreements with two major Saudi Arabian carriers —…
General Sri Lanka Set to Restart Long-Delayed Main Airport Terminal Construction
Bandaranaike International Airport Expansion Back on Track Sri Lanka is preparing to resume construction of the main terminal at Bandaranaike International…