General Sri Lanka Eyes End-of-Year Digital ID Pilot Amid Ongoing India Funding Discussions
Sri Lanka is pushing to launch a pilot programme for a national digital identity system before the close of this year, even as negotiations with India over…
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General Central Bank of Sri Lanka Holds Key Interest Rate Steady at 8.75%
Sri Lanka's central bank has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 8.75%, signalling a cautious and steady approach to monetary policy as the…
General Civil Society Activist Slams NPP Government Over Delay in Arresting Pardoned Monk After Supreme Court Ruling
Prominent civil society activist Gamini Viyangoda has sharply criticised the National People's Power (NPP) government, accusing it of deliberately dragging its…
General 22nd Amendment Not Permanent, Says GL Peiris — Future Parliament Can Reverse It
Joint Opposition Convenor Professor G. L. Peiris has declared that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is far from a settled matter, asserting that a future…
General Sri Lanka's Underworld Violence Spirals as Death Squads Strike with Impunity
Sri Lanka's criminal underworld has entered a dangerous new phase, with organised death squads operating with alarming boldness as rival factions ruthlessly…
General Senior Prosecutor Urges Landmark Deterrent Sentence in Easter Sunday Bombing Trial
As the Trial-at-Bar hearing the Easter Sunday attacks case moves closer to delivering its long-awaited verdict, Senior Additional Solicitor General Haripriya…
General AI Dominates UNGA 2026 Debate — But Where Does Sri Lanka Stand?
Artificial intelligence emerged as one of the defining themes of the United Nations General Assembly's 2026 session, with world leaders, diplomats, and policy…
General Bogambara Prison Reopens as Correctional Facility with First 75 Inmates Transferred
The historic Bogambara Prison in Kandy has been officially re-established as a correctional facility, with 75 inmates transferred to the renovated institution…
General President Dissanayake Orders Single Digital Framework to Modernise Sri Lanka's Public Services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a directive to government officials to develop and implement a unified national digital system spanning the…
General Foreign Investors Exit Sri Lanka Rupee Bond Market for Second Consecutive Week
Foreign investors have continued to pull funds out of Sri Lanka's rupee-denominated bond market, marking a second straight week of net selling as global…
General Premadasa Blasts Government Over 'Misleading' Poverty Statistics
Opposition Leader Challenges Accuracy of Government Poverty Figures Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a sharp attack on the government, accusing…
General JVP's Tilvin Silva Dismisses Prime Minister Poisoning Rumours as "Desperate Lies
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has firmly rejected circulating rumours that an internal faction within the ruling party is…
General Rs. 160 Million Diesel Discrepancy at Norochcholai Power Plant Sparks Internal Probe
A fuel accounting irregularity exceeding Rs. 160 million at the Lakvijaya coal power plant in Norochcholai has set off an internal investigation, casting a…
General Sri Lankan Family Pays for Italy Dream, Ends Up in Trafficking Nightmare Across Two Countries
A family who paid large sums of money hoping to reach Italy were allegedly trafficked through Sri Lanka and Egypt in what authorities are describing as a…
General Sri Lankan Man Arrested at Kempegowda Airport After Using Disabled Daughter to Smuggle Gold
A Sri Lankan national was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru after authorities discovered he had allegedly used his…
General Inaugural 'I See You' Gala Unites 300 Guests and Raises Rs. 2.6 Million for a Worthy Cause
Sri Lanka's philanthropic community came together in impressive fashion as the inaugural I See You Gala made a powerful first impression, drawing 300 guests…
General Sri Lanka Moves to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Framework with Amended Trust Law
Sri Lanka is preparing to submit an amended Trust Law as part of a broader effort to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, authorities have…
General Sri Lanka Soar to Best FIFA Ranking in 12 Years After Seychelles Triumph
Sri Lanka's national football team has achieved a historic milestone, climbing to their highest FIFA world ranking in over a decade following a convincing…
General Gotabaya Claims Memory Lapse During Court Questioning Over Journalist Keith Noyahr's Abduction
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before court and repeatedly stated he could not recall details surrounding the abduction of prominent journalist…
General Indian Authorities Confirm Illicit Funds Linked to Krish Project, Sri Lankan Court Informed
Sri Lankan investigators have received a formal mutual legal assistance communication from Indian authorities confirming that illicit funds were used in the…
General Dashcam Video Surfaces From Car Linked to Deadly Mattakkuliya Crash That Claimed Three Lives
Dashcam footage recorded inside the vehicle responsible for the fatal road accident that occurred on September 16 in Mattakkuliya has come to light, shedding…
General Ministry Cautions Parents Against Exploiting Children's Images for Social Media Profit
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians, urging them to think carefully before sharing photographs…
General Yohani Captivates International Crowd at India's Ziro Festival with Sinhala-Language Performance
Sri Lankan pop sensation Yohani has once again demonstrated her remarkable cross-border appeal, closing the stage at India's prestigious Ziro Festival of Music…
General Uga Escapes Launches Stunning New Property in Ella, Expanding Its Luxury Footprint in Sri Lanka
Uga Ghiri Opens Its Doors in the Scenic Hill Country Sri Lanka's acclaimed luxury hospitality brand Uga Escapes has unveiled its latest property, Uga Ghiri,…