General Sri Lanka Police Crack Down on Unauthorised Loudspeaker Use Across the Country
Sri Lanka Police have introduced strict new guidelines governing the use of loudspeakers, amplifiers, and other sound-amplifying equipment, signalling a firm…
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General India to Back Rs. 6.5 Billion Sacred City Revival Plan for Anuradhapura
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed government officials to move swiftly on the Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan, with implementation…
General Turkish and Somali Forces Free Hijacked Cargo Vessel in Dramatic Anti-Piracy Operation
Turkish and Somali security forces have successfully freed a cargo vessel that had been seized by pirates operating off the coast of Somalia's semi-autonomous…
General Hero Headmaster Saves 900 Children Moments Before Nepal School Is Swept Away by Flash Floods
A headmaster's split-second decision to evacuate nearly 900 students from their school building has been credited with saving their lives after devastating…
General Debutant Vimukthi Stars With 3 for 16 as Sri Lanka Dismiss UAE in Just 47 Balls
Sri Lanka made short work of the United Arab Emirates in a commanding display, wrapping up victory in a mere 47 balls as debutant Vimukthi announced himself on…
General Ferry With 260 Aboard Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus Coast in Desperate Search for Survivors
A passenger ferry carrying approximately 260 people has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, triggering an urgent search and rescue operation, according…
General Grey Wave Rising: How Sri Lanka Must Brace for Its Ageing Population Crisis
Sri Lanka is confronting a demographic challenge that few developing nations have faced at this stage of their economic journey — a rapidly ageing population…
General Sri Lanka's Animal Welfare Law Caught Between Culture, Politics and Compassion
Sri Lanka's long-awaited animal welfare legislation remains mired in delay, caught in a complex web of cultural sensitivities, political hesitation and…
General Sri Lanka's Agricultural Exports Gaining Strong Momentum on World Markets, Says Deputy Minister
Sri Lanka's agricultural products are experiencing a surge in global demand, with international markets showing growing appetite for the island nation's…
General SJB's Harsha de Silva Challenges Both Government and Ranil on Sri Lanka's 2028 Debt Repayment Outlook
MP Takes Aim at Conflicting Narratives on Debt Sustainability Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva has stepped into the ongoing…
General Rameshwaram Fishermen Launch Indefinite Strike Over Sri Lankan Navy's Detention of 18 Colleagues
Fishing communities in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, have launched an indefinite strike demanding the immediate release of 18 Indian fishermen currently held in…
General Sri Lanka Intelligence Tips Off Arrest of Fugitive Gang Leader 'Welle Saranga
A major breakthrough in cross-border law enforcement has been achieved after a notorious Sri Lankan criminal known as 'Welle Saranga' was arrested following…
General India Gifts Ten Water Purification Units to Galle National Hospital in Goodwill Gesture
In a meaningful expression of bilateral goodwill, India has presented ten water purification units to the Galle National Hospital, reinforcing the strong ties…
General Drug Shortage Drives Surge in Rehabilitation Demand, Says NDDCB
Sri Lanka's National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a notable rise in the number of drug users seeking rehabilitation services, a trend…
General Audit Exposes Years of Neglect as Customs-Seized Vehicles Rot Away
A damning government audit has revealed that vehicles seized and held by Sri Lanka Customs have been left to deteriorate for years, raising serious concerns…
General Sri Lanka Customs Hits Revenue Target for Eighth Consecutive Month in August
Sustained Performance Signals Strong Trade Recovery Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue collection target for the eighth consecutive month, recording…
General Jaffna Forum Exposes Sri Lanka's Decades-Long Failure on Enforced Disappearances
A significant conference held in Jaffna has cast a sharp spotlight on Sri Lanka's persistent failure to address the thousands of enforced disappearances that…
General Notorious Suspect "Welle Saranga" Taken Into Custody by Sri Lanka Authorities
Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities have arrested a suspect known as "Welle Saranga," according to reports emerging from local media. The arrest marks a…
General Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran Rejects Claims of Name Change
Arjuna Mahendran, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka who remains a fugitive from Sri Lankan justice, has firmly denied reports circulating…
General Jaffna Hosts International Conference on Enforced Disappearances as Tamil Families Continue Fight for Justice
Families of the Missing Gather in the North for Landmark Event Jaffna has become the setting for a significant international conference focused on the painful…
General Chamari Athapaththu Leads Sri Lanka to Commanding Victory Over UAE
Captain's Knock Seals Dominant Win Sri Lanka women's cricket team registered a commanding victory over the United Arab Emirates, with skipper Chamari…
General Teenager Stabbed to Death in Eheliyagoda After Dispute Over Mobile Phone Video
A 17-year-old schoolboy lost his life in the early hours of Sunday morning after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the Arapola area of Eheliyagoda, police…
General Shanaka Set for Shock Return to Sri Lanka's ODI Setup
Former Captain Eyes Comeback to Limited-Overs Squad Dasun Shanaka, the hard-hitting all-rounder who previously led Sri Lanka's One Day International side,…
General 200 Japanese Tourists Arrive in Sri Lanka in Landmark Group Tour
Sri Lanka has welcomed a major influx of Japanese visitors, with 200 tourists from Japan arriving in the island nation as part of a significant group tour,…