General Two Years On: Assessing the JVP/NPP Government's Record in Sri Lanka
A Government Under Scrutiny Two years have passed since the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and its broader electoral coalition, the National People's Power…
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General Top Anti-Drug Police Chief Faces Transfer Amid Growing Trust Crisis in Sri Lanka's Law Enforcement
A wave of concern has swept through Sri Lanka's law enforcement community following reports that Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Ranmal…
General Prime Minister Sounds Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Mounting Waste Crisis
PM Calls Situation a Ticking Time Bomb Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has issued a stark warning about Sri Lanka's escalating waste management crisis,…
General Sri Lanka Police Warn Public Against Predatory High-Interest Online Loan Schemes
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning urging citizens to exercise extreme caution when dealing with online loan schemes that charge exorbitant interest…
General Grade 6 Curriculum Crisis: What Sri Lanka Must Learn Before the 2027 Relaunch
Government Steps Back on Curriculum Rollout Amid Public Outcry Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education has officially postponed the full implementation of its…
General Sri Lanka Makes History as World's First Snake Congress Draws Global Experts to the Island
Sri Lanka has stepped into the global spotlight as the host nation of a landmark scientific gathering — the first-ever World Congress on Snakes — bringing…
General Sri Lanka's Financial Regulator Takes Aim at Fraudulent Plantation Investment Schemes
Authorities Move to Protect Public from Deceptive Agricultural Fund Schemes Sri Lanka's financial regulatory authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal…
General Sri Lanka's Trade Deficit Expands in August Amid Import-Export Imbalance
Trade Gap Grows as Imports Outpace Exports Sri Lanka's trade deficit widened during the month of August, reflecting a growing imbalance between the country's…
General World Bank Approves $110 Million to Rebuild 600km of Cyclone-Damaged Roads in Sri Lanka
The World Bank has approved a $110 million financing package to support Sri Lanka's efforts to repair and reconstruct approximately 600 kilometres of roads…
General FSP Mobilises for Major Colombo Protest Against Rising Cost of Living and Tax Burden
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has announced plans to stage a major protest in Colombo on October 3, calling on the public to join its demonstration…
General Brain Drain Crisis: Over 2,500 Doctors Have Left Sri Lanka as GMOA Pushes Back Against Crushing 36% Tax
Medical profession sounding the alarm over unprecedented exodus Sri Lanka's healthcare sector is facing a deepening crisis as the Government Medical Officers'…
General Flydubai Pilots in Mid-Air Stabbing Incident on Flight to Tel Aviv
Israeli Authorities Launch Investigation Into Cockpit Violence Israeli authorities have launched an investigation into a shocking stabbing incident that took…
General Couple Remanded After Allegedly Stealing Rs 2.4 Million Worth of Gold Jewellery from Kandy Businessman's Home
A husband and wife have been remanded in custody after allegedly breaking into a businessman's residence in Madawala, within the Wattegama Police Division, and…
General Minister Paulraj Champions Mental Freedom for Children on National Children's Day
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj has made a passionate appeal for the protection of children's mental freedom and moral development,…
General Interpol Red Notice Fugitive Who Escaped Custody Twice Finally Brought to Justice
A 54-year-old Sri Lankan national who had managed to evade authorities on two separate occasions — once in India and once in Sri Lanka — has finally been…
General CPC Announces Midnight Fuel Price Hike Effective September 30
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Raises Fuel Prices The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced an upward revision of fuel prices across the island, with…
General Two Dead, Teen Fighting for Life After Deadly Maligawatte Confrontation
A violent altercation in the heart of Colombo has claimed two lives and left a teenager in a critical condition, sending shockwaves through the Maligawatte…
General Sri Lanka Inflation Exceeds Central Bank's Upper Limit for Third Consecutive Month in September
Sri Lanka's inflation has breached the Central Bank's upper tolerance limit for the third month running in September, remaining at its highest level in 37…
General Digital Breakers Shines at SLIM DIGIS 2026 with Four Awards Including Gold for Avant-Garde Abans Campaign
Sri Lankan digital marketing agency Digital Breakers has emerged as one of the standout performers at this year's SLIM DIGIS 2026 awards, clinching four…
General Rare New Plant Species Discovered in Kithulgala's Forest Ecosystem
A newly identified plant species endemic to Sri Lanka has been discovered within the Mannakeththa Ella ecosystem in Kithulgala, situated in the Kegalle…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Holds Firm at Highest Level in More Than Three Years
Price Pressures Persist as Inflation Remains Elevated Sri Lanka's inflation rate has remained steady at its highest point in over three years, raising fresh…
General President Orders New Drug Control Law to Be Enacted Before October Deadline
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a firm directive to relevant officials, instructing them to ensure that newly proposed drug control legislation…
General Sajith Slams Government for Crafting Budget Without Reliable Poverty Data
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised serious concerns about the Government's approach to budget planning, questioning how authorities can formulate…
General Sri Lanka's Ruling JVP Party Delegation Makes Historic Visit to BJP Headquarters in New Delhi
JVP Strengthens Ties with India's Ruling Party A high-level delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party paid a significant visit…