General Dehiwala Zoo's Newest Resident Gets a Name: Meet Momo the Hippo Calf
The Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially named its recently born Nile hippopotamus calf 'Momo', following a special naming ceremony held at the popular…
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General Maya Tangalle Earns Coveted Spot in the Prestigious MICHELIN Guide 2026
Sri Lanka's Deep South Puts Itself on the Global Luxury Map A small but distinguished boutique property nestled in Sri Lanka's deep south has achieved a…
General Sri Lanka Approves Record Rs. 95 Billion in Concessionary Loans for 2026
The Sri Lankan government has given the green light to a record-breaking allocation of Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for the year 2026,…
General Sri Lanka to Overhaul Tax Framework and Phase Out Additional Customs Levies by 2027
The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a streamlined and simplified tax system from 2027, with a key element of the reform being the…
General Trade Unions Warn President Against Proposed EPF Tripartite Management Overhaul
A coalition of trade unions and civil society organisations has formally urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to scrap his government's controversial…
General Massive Backlog of 678,000 Driving Licences Piling Up as Motor Traffic Department Races to Boost Output
Hundreds of Thousands Left Waiting for Licences A staggering 678,000 driving licences are currently sitting in a backlog awaiting printing, officials from Sri…
General Courts Issue Arrest Warrants for BBS Chief Gnanasara Thera Over Anti-Islam Remarks
Two separate arrest warrants have been issued for Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) general secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, following legal proceedings related…
General LankaPropertyWeb Makes History With 'Best AI Solution' Win at National AI Awards 2026
LankaPropertyWeb has carved out a landmark moment in Sri Lanka's real estate sector, becoming the first and only property company in the country to claim a…
General Fitch Boosts Bank of Ceylon's Credit Ratings to B-, Signalling Growing Confidence in State Lender
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) key credit ratings, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's…
General Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena Summoned Before Bribery Commission
Former Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardena presented himself before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Wednesday…
General Rumesh Tharanga Reveals Record-Breaking Ambition That Drove His Historic Throw
Sri Lankan discus thrower Rumesh Tharanga has opened up about the mindset that fuelled his standout performance, stating that his focus was never on securing a…
General Kalpitiya Man Nabbed Attempting to Sell 20 Rare Sea Shells
A suspect was taken into custody in Kalpitiya town today after being caught attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells, following a targeted raid carried out by…
General Sri Lanka Secures USD 5.5 Million Japanese Grant for Landmark Rooftop Solar Initiative
Sri Lanka has secured a USD 5.5 million grant from Japan to fund its first Japan-funded Joint Crediting Mechanism (JFJCM) rooftop solar project, marking a…
General Indian High Commissioner Hails CWIT's Two Million Container Achievement as Symbol of Bilateral Partnership
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has praised the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) as a landmark achievement in the deepening…
General Sri Lanka's $57.4 Million ADB Solar Project Undermined by Government's Own Policy Reversal
Serious questions are being raised about the Sri Lankan Government's policy coherence after the country secured a USD 57.4 million financing package from the…
General Sri Lankan Asylum Seeker Dies in Eswatini After Being Deported from UK
A Sri Lankan asylum seeker who spent nearly five years detained in the United Kingdom has died in the southern African nation of Eswatini, just one month after…
General Colombo Port Drug Bust: Dereliction of Duty Suspected as Police SIU Probe Deepens
A police inquiry into Sri Lanka's high-profile Colombo Port drug detection has taken a significant turn, with investigators now examining whether key officials…
General Sri Lanka Drawn in Tough Group B Alongside England, New Zealand and South Africa for 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the group stage fixtures for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, and Sri Lanka find themselves…
General Rowling's Dark Alter Ego: How the Creator of Harry Potter Mastered the Crime Thriller
A Literary Icon Reinvents Herself J.K. Rowling, the celebrated British author best known for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life, has proven…
General Iranian Oil Tankers Stuck in Sri Lankan Waters as US Sanctions Cast Long Shadow
Vessels Left Adrift as Sanctions Fears Grip Regional Shipping Several Iranian oil tankers are currently stranded in waters off Sri Lanka, caught in a…
General Met Department Issues Heat Caution Alert Across 13 Districts in Northern, North-Central and Eastern Regions
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a "caution level" heat alert covering 13 districts across the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces,…
General Sri Lanka Hikes Child Labour Fines Tenfold as PM Stresses Children's Mental Wellbeing
Penalties for Hazardous Child Labour Rise Sharply Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its stance against child labour, increasing the fine for employing…
General ICC Unveils Groups and Match Schedule for 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the group stage draw and full fixture schedule for the Men's Cricket World Cup 2027,…
General Sri Lanka Customs Achieves Revenue Target for Ninth Consecutive Month in September
Sustained Revenue Performance at Sri Lanka Customs Sri Lanka Customs has once again exceeded its revenue collection target, marking the ninth consecutive month…