General Sri Lanka Navy Enters Fourth Day of Search for Missing Officer After Sea Emergency
The Sri Lanka Navy has continued its intensive search operations for a fourth consecutive day as efforts to locate a missing naval officer remain ongoing,…
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General Namal Rajapaksa Challenges Minister Over Alleged Pre-Knowledge of Court Ruling
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has raised serious questions over how a government minister appeared to predict the outcome…
General Pakistan's Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan Moved to Hospital from Adiala Jail
Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued a directive ordering that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital,…
General Ex-Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella Taken Into Custody Over Corruption Allegations
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by investigators from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption…
General Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Granted Bail Amid Corruption Probe
Former Cabinet Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been released on bail following his remand detention in connection with corruption allegations, along with…
General India Triumph Over Sri Lanka in Thrilling Cricket Encounter
India and Sri Lanka faced off in a closely watched cricket match that drew significant attention from fans across the subcontinent, with the contest delivering…
General Japan Extends Rs. 591 Million Grant to Boost Sri Lanka's Public Sector Capacity
In a significant show of bilateral goodwill, the Government of Japan has extended a grant of JPY 282 million — equivalent to approximately Rs. 591 million — to…
General CAA Cracks Down on Substandard Vehicle Parts in Rs. 5 Million Seizure
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a significant enforcement operation, seizing a large consignment of substandard vehicle spare parts and…
General Sri Lanka Telecom Charts Bold Digital Future With Fibre, 5G and AI Expansion
SLT Doubles Down on Next-Generation Technology to Power Sri Lanka's Digital Economy Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) is intensifying its push to modernise the country's…
General SLT Mobitel Posts Strong 55% Profit Surge in Second Quarter, Reaching Rs 3.53 Billion
Sri Lanka's state-owned telecommunications giant SLT Mobitel has recorded a significant jump in profitability, with net profit rising 55 percent year-on-year…
General Suranjith Wewita Takes Helm at Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Suranjith Wewita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), stepping into the role following the…
General Stumps Catch Pant's Hilarious Sword-Swing Jibe at Jadeja During India Nets Session
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was caught on the stump microphone delivering a moment of pure dressing room humour during a recent training session,…
General Chandimal Leaves Field Injured as Sri Lanka Face Mounting Pressure in First Test Against India
Sri Lanka suffered a significant blow on the fourth day of the first Test match against India when experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal was forced…
General Notorious Suspect 'Summitpura Chathu' Extradited from Oman, Taken Into CCD Custody
Alleged organised crime figure Dimuthu Chathuranga, widely known by his alias "Summitpura Chathu," has been brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman and placed…
General Irrigation Department Sounds Alarm as Reservoir Levels Plunge to 37%, Urges Water Conservation
Sri Lanka's Irrigation Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public and all water users across the country to practise responsible water consumption,…
General Sri Lanka NIC Phase Out: What the New Digital ID Means for You
National Digital Identity Programme Moves Closer to Full Implementation Sri Lanka's ambitious national digital identity programme is gathering significant…
General Two Saindamaruthu Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting Operation
Two police officers attached to the Saindamaruthu Police Station have been taken into custody following allegations of bribery, in a development that has…
General Trump's Approval Rating Hits Record Low as Americans Fear Prolonged US-Israel War on Iran
United States President Donald Trump is facing the steepest decline in public support of his presidency, with a new poll revealing that only 33 percent of…
General Five Arrested Including Young Woman Over Fatal Shooting Linked to Underworld Figure Kanjipani Imran
Five individuals, including a young woman, have been taken into custody by Sri Lankan authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of a relative of…
General Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning Over Fixed Deposit Fraud Impersonating Central Bank and Police Officials
Fraudsters Posing as Government Officials Target Fixed Deposit Holders Sri Lanka's National Centre for Cyber Security, commonly known as Sri Lanka CERT, has…
General Trump Warns US Ally Oman of Bombing If It Interferes With Iran Nuclear Negotiations
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Oman, a longstanding American ally, threatening to bomb the Gulf nation if it obstructs…
General Dengue Cases Surge Across Sri Lanka as Week 32 Data Reveals Alarming Spread
Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit has released its weekly dengue surveillance report for Week 32, covering the period from 3rd to 9th August 2026,…
General Qatar U-18 Side Set to Face Sri Lanka in FIBA Asia Cup Showdown
Sri Lanka's under-18 basketball side is preparing for a crucial encounter against Qatar in the ongoing FIBA Asia Cup, with the match scheduled for Tuesday. The…
General Interpol Red Notice Fugitive 'Samithpura Chathu' Extradited and Returned to Sri Lanka
A suspect wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, identified by the alias 'Samithpura Chathu', has been successfully brought back to Sri Lanka, authorities have…