General UN Anti-Torture Body Arrives in Sri Lanka for Second Official Inspection Visit
The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is set to commence its second official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, with the delegation…
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General Minister Exposes Forex Fraud Schemes Draining Millions in Foreign Exchange from Sri Lanka
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has shed light on some of the deeper structural causes behind Sri Lanka's persistent foreign exchange shortages,…
General The Hidden War Underground: Sri Lanka's Ongoing Battle With Landmines
A Deadly Legacy Beneath the Surface Decades after the guns fell silent, Sri Lanka continues to fight a war that most people never see — one buried inches…
General Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Trauma of Child Abuse in Sri Lanka
Child abuse stands as one of the most deeply troubling yet persistently under-reported crises affecting children across the world — and Sri Lanka is no…
General Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections: Vote Count Begins After Calm and Orderly Polling Day
Nation Awaits Results as Counting Gets Underway Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections have moved into a critical new phase, with the counting of votes now…
General Three Arrested After Birthday Egg-Throwing Incident Turns Violent in Sigiriya
A birthday celebration that took a chaotic turn in the Sigiriya area has led to the arrest of three individuals, after a car driver was allegedly assaulted and…
General Kremlin Connections: How a Former Spy Chief, a Rapper and Sri Lankan Activists Are Linked to Russian Influence Operations
An unusual cast of characters — a former intelligence chief, an international rap artist, and a group of Sri Lankan individuals described as "anti-government…
General NBRO Issues Landslide Warnings for Kalutara, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura Districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has activated its Landslide Early Warning Centre to issue alerts covering three vulnerable districts, urging…
General IMF Review Team Touches Down in Sri Lanka for Third Assessment of Economic Reform Programme
A team of officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Sri Lanka to conduct the third review of the country's ongoing economic reform…
General Government Forms Official Committee to Oversee SriLankan Airlines Restructuring
The Sri Lankan government has announced the formation of a dedicated committee to spearhead the long-awaited restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, signalling a…
General China's CHEC Chairman Meets President Dissanayake, Reaffirms Commitment to Sri Lanka Projects
The chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), one of China's most prominent state-owned infrastructure conglomerates, has held discussions with Sri…
General Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal Struggling With Governance After Youth-Led Uprisings, Says Chatham House
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal are all grappling with significant governance challenges in the aftermath of youth-driven political upheavals, according to a…
General Sri Lanka Women Suffer Heavy 87-Run Defeat to England in T20 World Cup Opener
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team endured a disappointing start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, suffering a comprehensive 87-run defeat at the hands of…
General Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Deal Set for Sunday Signing, Vows to Open Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a landmark agreement with Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, declaring that the strategically…
General Ratmalana Man Nabbed With Rs. 20 Million Worth of Hashish
A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody in Ratmalana following the discovery of a substantial cache of hashish narcotics estimated to be worth more than…
General Colombo District Declares Special Dengue Prevention Week from June 15 to 21
Health authorities in the Colombo District have taken a decisive step in the fight against dengue fever, declaring a Special Dengue Prevention Week to be…
General Wyatt-Hodge's Stunning Century Crushes Sri Lanka as England Post Record Women's T20 World Cup Win
England batter Tammy Wyatt-Hodge delivered a breathtaking century to power her side to a record-breaking victory over Sri Lanka at the Women's T20 World Cup,…
General Chinese Construction Giant CHEC Pledges Continued Investment Confidence in Sri Lanka
CHEC Signals Strong Commitment to Sri Lankan Market China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), one of China's largest state-owned infrastructure developers, has…
General Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Fuel Subsidy to End June, No Price Decision Yet
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has told Parliament's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that government fuel subsidies are set to come to an end in…
General Iran and US Edge Closer to Historic Peace Agreement as Talks Progress
Diplomatic Breakthrough on the Horizon Iran and the United States appear to be moving steadily towards a landmark peace agreement, with both sides signalling…
General SriLankan Airlines Flight UL606 Makes Emergency Landing After Lightning Strike Hits Engine Over Colombo
A SriLankan Airlines passenger flight was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine was struck by lightning during operations over Colombo, in an…
General Kapruka Makes History as Sri Lanka's First Tech Company to Welcome AI Agents Into Its Online Store
Sri Lanka's leading e-commerce platform Kapruka has etched its name in the country's technology history by becoming the first local tech company to open its…
General Middle East Tensions Choke Sri Lanka's Tar Supply, Threatening Road Development Projects
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to cast a long shadow over Sri Lanka's infrastructure sector, with the disruption of tar imports posing a…
General ADB Mobilises $4 Billion to Protect Sri Lanka and 13 Other Nations From West Asia Conflict Fallout
Regional Development Bank Steps In With Massive Financial Buffer The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has deployed a substantial financial package worth four…