General Sri Lankan-Origin Actress to Take Centre Stage as Sita in Major Wembley Arena Musical
A proud moment is on the horizon for Sri Lanka as an actress of Sri Lankan origin has been cast in the lead role of Sita in an upcoming major musical…
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General Avishka Fernando Returns to Sri Lanka ODI Squad for Pakistan Tri-Series
Sri Lanka opener Avishka Fernando has been recalled to the national One Day International squad ahead of the upcoming tri-series tournament to be held in…
General IMF Highlights Sri Lanka's Reform Journey at Sampath Bank Economic Forum
The International Monetary Fund has taken centre stage at the Sampath Bank Economic Forum, using the high-profile platform to shed light on Sri Lanka's ongoing…
General CAA Cracks Down on Short-Changed Loaves as Islandwide Inspections Uncover 89 Underweight Bread Cases
Consumers Shortchanged at the Counter Sri Lankan consumers may not be getting the full loaf they pay for, according to findings from the Consumer Affairs…
General Adverse Weather Sweeps Sri Lanka, Leaving Over 4,300 People Affected
Thousands Displaced as Harsh Weather Batters Island Nation More than 4,300 people across Sri Lanka have been affected by adverse weather conditions,…
General Sri Lanka Cricket's Crisis of Leadership: Who Will Finally Fix the Game?
A Nation Asks the Hard Question Sri Lanka has long been a proud cricketing nation — home to World Cup glory, legendary players, and a passionate fan base that…
General Four Killed and Dozens Hurt as Heavy Rains Batter Sri Lanka
Deadly Downpours Sweep Across the Island Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least four lives and left dozens of people injured across Sri Lanka, as severe…
General Firebrand Monk Gnanasara Remanded After Presidential Pardon Quashed by Sri Lankan Court
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the remand of controversial Buddhist monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara after a presidential pardon that had secured his release was…
General British Vet to Run 385 Miles Across Sri Lanka in Fundraising Challenge for Local Hospital
An Extraordinary Journey on Foot A British veterinarian is preparing to undertake a gruelling 385-mile run across Sri Lanka in a remarkable bid to raise funds…
General Hambantota International Port Breaks One Million TEU Barrier in Major Capacity Leap
Historic Milestone for Sri Lanka's Southern Gateway Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved a landmark moment in its operational history, surpassing…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Import Bill Surges 61% Year-on-Year, Central Bank Reveals
Sri Lanka's expenditure on fuel imports has climbed sharply by 61 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Central Bank…
General Government Turns Rail Disruptions Into Opportunity to Accelerate Infrastructure Upgrades, Says Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has revealed that the government has been strategically using the current period of railway closures and service…
General BBS Chief Gnanasara Thera Remanded After Arrest on Warrant
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has been remanded following his arrest, with a magistrate ordering that he be held…
General Health Experts Sound Alarm Over Rising Fatty Liver Disease Crisis in Sri Lanka
A Silent Epidemic Taking Hold Medical professionals in Sri Lanka are raising urgent alarm bells over the rapidly growing prevalence of fatty liver disease…
General Can Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Rise to Its $3 Billion Growth Challenge?
Sri Lanka's apparel and garment industry, long regarded as one of the island nation's most vital economic pillars, now faces a defining moment — a ambitious…
General Foreign Pistol Seized in Ganemulla Amid Suspected Murder Plot
Police have uncovered a foreign-manufactured pistol that was allegedly concealed in the Bollatha area of Ganemulla, with authorities suspecting the weapon was…
General Government Pocketing 100% Profit on Fuel While Sri Lankans Struggle at the Pump, Claims Champika
Senior politician Patali Champika Ranawaka has levelled a sharp accusation at the current government, claiming that authorities continue to earn an…
General Race Against Time: Sri Lanka Mounts Urgent Push to Save Anojan From Death Row
Sri Lanka has stepped up both its diplomatic outreach and legal efforts in a bid to save the life of a Sri Lankan national facing a death sentence abroad, as…
General From Power to Peril: The Sweeping Downfall of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa Dynasty
Once the undisputed rulers of Sri Lanka's political landscape, the Rajapaksa family — whose grip on power shaped the island nation for nearly two decades — now…
General Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister Wraps Up Qatar Visit with Key Agreements on Labour and Worker Welfare
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has concluded an official visit to Qatar, with the trip yielding significant progress in…
General Tragedy at Samanalawewa: 16-Year-Old Student Drowns During School Trip
A 16-year-old student has lost his life after drowning during an educational trip to the Samanalawewa area, in yet another heartbreaking incident to strike a…
General Sri Lanka Axe Asalanka From Pakistan ODI Tri-Series Squad, Nissanka's Fitness Under Scrutiny
Sri Lanka have made a notable selection decision ahead of the upcoming One Day International tri-series in Pakistan, dropping regular white-ball captain…
General Sri Lanka and United States Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Nuclear Smuggling
Joint Effort to Enhance Border Security Against Radiological Threats Sri Lanka and the United States have taken a significant step forward in bolstering their…
General NBRI Issues Amber Landslide Warnings for Kandy, Kegalle, Matale and Ratnapura Districts
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Level II Amber landslide early warnings covering four districts, urging residents and authorities in…