General Sri Lanka's Judiciary in Crisis: Decades of Neglect Leave Justice System Struggling
A System Under Strain Sri Lanka's judicial system is facing a deepening crisis, with years of institutional neglect leaving courts overwhelmed,…
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General Buddhist Monks and Villagers Unite in Protest Against Chabad House Establishment in Hiriketiya
A protest demanding the removal of a newly established Chabad House in the coastal village of Hiriketiya drew participation from local residents and Buddhist…
General Viral Video of Justice Minister Driving and Livestreaming Debunked as Old Footage, Fact-Checkers Confirm
A video that spread rapidly across Sri Lankan social media platforms, purportedly showing Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara…
General Sri Lanka Nabs Over 1,000 Foreign Nationals in Major 2026 Cybercrime Sweep
Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Cybercrime Networks Operating Within the Island Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 1,093 foreign nationals as part of a…
General Sri Lanka Police Issue Stern Warning to Drivers Over Illegal Parking
Sri Lanka Police has issued a nationwide directive instructing all police stations across the country to take strict legal action against motorists who park or…
General North Korea Lashes Out at Upcoming US-South Korea Military Exercises
North Korea has strongly condemned a series of joint military drills between the United States and South Korea scheduled to commence next week, branding the…
General Shiran Basik Repatriated from Dubai with Two Other Suspects
Three individuals with alleged links to Sri Lanka's criminal underworld, including notorious suspected drug trafficker Shiran Basik, have been repatriated to…
General Sri Lankan Police Officer Dies Following Brutal Pole Attack
Officer Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Violent Assault A 54-year-old police officer has died after suffering severe injuries in a violent assault involving…
General Sri Lanka Extends 50% Customs Surcharge on Selected Vehicle Imports
Surcharge Period Prolonged Amid Government Revenue Measures The Sri Lankan government has announced an extension of the temporary 50% surcharge on Customs…
General Sri Lanka Keeps 50% Vehicle Import Surcharge in Place Through End of 2025
Sri Lanka has extended the 50% surcharge imposed on vehicle import taxes, with the measure now set to remain in effect until December 31, according to…
General Nineteen Fishing Boats Handed Over to Trincomalee Fishermen Hit by Cyclone Ditwah
Nineteen fishing boats have been distributed among fishermen in the Trincomalee District whose livelihoods were severely disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah, providing…
General Dhananjaya de Silva Explains Why Niroshan Dickwella Earned His Sri Lanka Test Recall
Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has shed light on the decision to bring veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella back into the national Test…
General Colombo Bourse Closes Week on a High as Blue-Chip Stocks Power ASPI Gains
Sri Lanka's stock market wrapped up the week on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) recording gains driven by strong performances from some…
General Asia-Pacific Business Summit Lands in Sri Lanka to Champion Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth
Sri Lanka has taken centre stage as a key destination for high-level regional dialogue, hosting a gathering of prominent business leaders from across the…
General Shubman Gill Calls It a 'Huge Honour' as India Prepare for Historic 600th Test Against Sri Lanka
Gill Steps Up as India's Test Captain for Landmark Occasion Indian batting star Shubman Gill has described it as a "huge honour" to captain the national side…
General Muslim Health Workers in Sri Lanka Pushed to Remove Religious Attire in Public Hospitals
Muslim health workers employed in Sri Lanka's public health sector are facing increasing pressure to remove their religious attire while on duty, raising…
General Wariyapola Man Arrested for Distributing Woman's Intimate Images via WhatsApp
A 34-year-old man from Mampuriya has been taken into custody by officers attached to the Wariyapola Computer Crimes Investigation Division, following…
General Survey Reveals Which Nations Hold the Warmest Feelings Towards India — And Sri Lanka Features Prominently
New International Survey Maps Global Perceptions of India A newly released international survey has shed light on which countries harbour the most favourable…
General Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre Receives Critical Humanitarian and Search-and-Rescue Equipment
A formal handover ceremony was held at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo, marking the donation of a significant consignment of humanitarian and…
General Crocodile Causes Alarm After Being Found Inside Battaramulla Hotel
A crocodile was discovered inside a prominent hotel in Battaramulla, sending shockwaves through the area and sparking widespread attention after video footage…
General Sri Lanka Prepares for Landmark UN Review on Disability Rights
Sri Lanka is set to undergo its first-ever review by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, marking a significant milestone…
General Sampath Bank Rs. 7 Billion Debenture: What Investors Need to Know
Sampath Bank, one of Sri Lanka's leading commercial banks, has announced plans to raise Rs. 7 billion through a listed debenture issue, in a move aimed at…
General No Water Tariff Hike on the Cards, Says Minister Ranasinghe
Sri Lankans facing mounting cost-of-living pressures can breathe a sigh of relief on at least one front, with the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water…
General Sri Lanka's Office on Missing Persons Grappling With Nearly 17,000 Active Cases
Sri Lanka's Office on Missing Persons (OMP) is currently managing 16,966 active cases, underscoring the enormous scale of unresolved disappearances that…