General India Maintain Upper Hand as Sri Lanka Stage Brave Resistance in Test Encounter
India retained a commanding position in their ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka, even as the host nation mounted a spirited fightback to keep their hopes…
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General Sri Lanka's Economic Momentum at Risk of Slowing in Late 2026, Analysts Warn
Sri Lanka's economic recovery, which has gathered considerable momentum following the country's devastating financial crisis, may begin to lose steam in the…
General Sri Lanka Charts Course to Revive National Carrier SriLankan Airlines Through Major Restructuring
Government Moves to Transform Struggling State Airline The Sri Lankan government is actively pursuing a comprehensive restructuring strategy for the country's…
General NHDA General Manager Placed on Compulsory Leave Amid Official Inquiry
The General Manager of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has been placed on compulsory leave following the issuance of a formal written notice,…
General Easter Sunday Attack Trial: Defence Opens Case Before Colombo High Court
Historic Trial Reaches New Phase as Defence Presents Its Case The defence case in one of Sri Lanka's most significant criminal trials has formally commenced…
General Jewish Outreach Centre Launched in Sri Lanka Draws Immediate Antisemitic Backlash
A Jewish couple has established a Chabad House in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment for the island's small but growing Jewish community — only to be met…
General Trincomalee Doctors Remove 3.1 kg Bladder Stone Believed to Be World Record
Landmark surgical procedure at Trincomalee hospital draws international attention A team of surgeons at a hospital in Trincomalee has successfully removed a…
General Iran's Disinterest in US Peace Deal Rattles Colombo Stock Exchange
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed marginally lower on Tuesday as global market uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment, with analysts pointing to…
General Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 to Commence on August 18 with First Kumbal Procession
The curtain rises on one of Sri Lanka's most sacred and spectacular cultural events as the Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 is set to begin with the first Kumbal…
General Legendary Sri Lankan Singer Priyanthi Senaratne, Voice Behind 1971 Hit 'Kimada Nawe', Passes Away in New York
Priyanthi Senaratne, the beloved Sri Lankan vocalist who captivated the nation with her iconic Sinhala pop song Kimada Nawe , has passed away at a hospital in…
General American Actress Hayden Panettiere, Star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the celebrated American actress who rose to international fame through her iconic roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville , has…
General Hotel Owner Gunned Down by Motorcycle-Riding Assailants in Athurugiriya
A hotel owner is receiving hospital treatment after being shot by two armed men who arrived at the scene on a motorcycle along Srilalankara Mawatha in…
General Billion-Dollar Money Transfer Scandal: Four Bank Officials Remanded as CID Probe Deepens
New details have surfaced in a high-profile Criminal Investigation Department inquiry into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer approximately one billion US…
General Jadeja and Suthar Spin Sri Lanka Out as India Build Commanding 178-Run Lead Despite Dinusha's Brave Century
India seized firm control of the match after spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel's replacement Sarfaraz Khan — alongside left-arm spinner Nishant Kumar…
General India Seize Commanding 178-Run First-Innings Lead as Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 284
India stamped their authority on the Test match as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 284 in their first innings by stumps on Day 3, leaving the visitors with a…
General India Seize Commanding 178-Run Lead After Sri Lanka Dismissed for 284
India have firmly established themselves in the driver's seat after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284, handing the visitors a substantial 178-run first innings…
General SLT Group Posts Strong H1 2026 Results with Profit After Tax Surging 54.4% to LKR 6.6 Billion
Sri Lanka Telecom Records Robust Financial Performance in First Half of 2026 Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group has delivered an impressive financial performance in…
General Jadeja Etches His Name in Cricket History With Rare All-Round Milestone
Ravindra Jadeja has once again reminded the cricketing world why he is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders of his generation, becoming only the third…
General Jadeja Reaches 350 Test Wickets to Stand Alongside Kapil Dev in India's Bowling Hall of Fame
Ravindra Jadeja etched his name deeper into Indian cricket history during the first Test match against Sri Lanka, becoming only the second Indian bowler to…
General Colombo Court Extends Detention of Teen Cricketer Linked to Bloomfield Death Case
A Colombo court has extended the remand custody of a 17-year-old school cricketer who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault linked to the…
General Sri Lanka Steady at 137/5 as Dickwella and Dinusha Fight Back Against India's Imposing 462
Sri Lanka found themselves in a challenging position on Day 3 of the Test match against India, reaching 137 for five wickets in response to the visitors'…
General Softlogic Holdings Posts Wider Loss of Rs 2.79 Billion in June Quarter
Sri Lankan conglomerate Softlogic Holdings recorded a deeper financial loss in the quarter ending June, with its net loss widening by five percent to Rs 2.79…
General Hemas Holdings Expands Into East Africa With Kenyan Stationery Firm Acquisition
Sri Lanka's prominent diversified conglomerate Hemas Holdings PLC has made a significant move into the East African market, acquiring Kenya's Twiga Stationers…
General Central Bank Governor Declares Sri Lanka Open for Business as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum
CBSL Chief Issues Bold Call to Investors Amid Improving Economic Climate The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a confident and direct…