General Chris Silverwood Steps Down as Sri Lanka Head Coach
Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position as Sri Lanka's national cricket team head coach, bringing an end to his tenure with the island nation's side.…
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General UAE-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement on Track for Completion Within 12 Months
Landmark Trade Pact Could Reshape Sri Lanka's Economic Ties with the Gulf A comprehensive free trade agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates…
General Family and Lawyers Demand Access to Detained Ex-Spy Chief Suresh Sallay at Colombo Hospital
The wife and legal representatives of former State Intelligence Service Chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay have formally requested access to the…
General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Summoned by CIABOC Over UK Royal Navy Training
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has summoned Yoshitha Rajapaksa, former Lieutenant of the Sri Lanka Navy and son of…
General Namal Rajapaksa Faces Court as Sri Lanka Files Formal Indictment Over Krish Project Allegations
Sri Lankan authorities have taken a significant legal step by filing a formal indictment against prominent opposition politician and former minister Namal…
General Undercover Investigation Reveals Disturbing Abuse of Elephants Used in Sri Lanka's Festivals and Tourism Trade
A new undercover investigation by animal rights organisation Lady Freethinker has shed light on the widespread mistreatment of elephants being used across Sri…
General Tamil Rapper Hiphop Tamizhan Sangee Detained Under Sri Lanka's Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act
Tamil rapper Hiphop Sangee has been arrested by Sri Lankan authorities under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a sweeping piece of legislation that has…
General Sri Lanka Scraps ETA Fees for Tourists: What Visitors Need to Know
Sri Lanka has announced a waiver of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fees for tourists, a significant move aimed at reviving the island nation's vital…
General Sri Lanka Set to Unveil Five-Year National Export Development Blueprint on June 16
Sri Lanka is preparing to launch its National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 on June 16, outlining a comprehensive five-year strategy designed to…
General Cabinet Yet to Approve Proposed Increase in Retirement Age for Supreme Court and Appeal Court Judges
The government has not yet secured Cabinet approval for a proposed increase in the retirement ages of judges serving in the Supreme Court and the Court of…
General Colombo High Court Upholds Shashi Weerawansa's Conviction Over Fraudulent Diplomatic Passport
The Colombo High Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, against a two-year prison sentence…
General Easter Attack Probes Weaponised for Political Gain, Critics Warn
Sri Lanka's ruling politicians have been accused of exploiting the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks as a tool of political…
General Tamil Rapper Hiphop Tamizhan Sangee Detained Under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act
Tamil rapper Hiphop Sangee has been arrested by Sri Lankan authorities under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), according to reports emerging from regional…
General Former Intelligence Chief Named Prime Accused in 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings Case
Landmark Development in Easter Attacks Investigation Sri Lanka's long-running investigation into the devastating Easter Sunday bombings of 2019 has reached a…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Show Growth, But Economists Urge Caution Over True Picture
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves have recorded an increase in recent months, offering a degree of optimism for an economy still navigating its way through…
General President Dissanayake Reaffirms Sri Lanka's Commitment to Strengthening Economic and Security Ties with India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed a firm commitment to deepening the bilateral partnership between Sri Lanka and India, particularly…
General Opposition MP Warns of Suspected Cyberattack Disrupting Remittances from Israel
Opposition parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has raised serious concerns in parliament over what he believes may be a cyberattack that is disrupting the flow of…
General Deadly Unrest Grips Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Amid Deep-Rooted Governance Crisis
At least 11 people have lost their lives as violent protests erupt across Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with experts warning that the current unrest reflects…
General Trump Reveals Iran Nuclear Talks Pulled US Back from Military Strikes
United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that planned military strikes against Iran were called off following a breakthrough in diplomatic…
General Sri Lanka Air Force Achieves Historic First Test Flight of Upgraded Kfir C12 'Lion Cub' Fighter Jet
A Landmark Moment for Sri Lanka's Air Power The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to modernise its combat…
General Sri Lanka Tea Exports to UAE Rise 3.3% to 18.32 Million Kilograms in 2025
Sri Lanka's tea exports to the United Arab Emirates have recorded a steady increase in 2025, climbing 3.3 percent to reach 18.32 million kilograms compared to…
General UAE and Sri Lanka Push Ahead with Landmark Comprehensive Trade Agreement
Two Nations Strengthen Economic Ties The United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka are actively working together to finalise a comprehensive trade agreement, in a…
General Former Navy Commander Faces Probe Over 'Navy 11' Enforced Disappearances Case
High-Profile Accountability Case Resurfaces in Sri Lanka A former commander of the Sri Lankan Navy is now under formal investigation in connection with the…
General Sri Lanka Election Commission Commits to Holding Long-Overdue Local Government Elections
A Prolonged Wait Nears Its End Sri Lanka's Election Commission has agreed to proceed with long-delayed local government elections, signalling that one of the…