General Colombo High Court Acquits Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila in Share Fraud Case
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has been acquitted and discharged by the Colombo High Court in a case related to alleged share fraud, a significant legal…
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General Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Reach Asian Games Cricket Semifinals After Rain Washes Out Matches
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have both secured places in the semifinals of the Asian Games cricket tournament after their respective quarterfinal matches were…
General Sri Lanka Set for High-Stakes India Showdown in Semi-Finals After Rain Washes Out Match
Washout Forces Tournament Organisers to Decide on Semi-Final Line-Up Sri Lanka will face regional giants India in the semi-finals of the ongoing cricket…
General Akalanka Shines Bright as Sri Lanka's Silver Lining in Tough Cricketing Spell
Amid a challenging period for Sri Lankan cricket, young fast bowler Akalanka has emerged as a rare bright spot, offering supporters a much-needed sense of…
General Qatar Chamber of Commerce Eyes New Trade and Investment Ties with Sri Lanka
Strengthening Economic Bridges Between Doha and Colombo The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signalled a strong interest in deepening commercial and…
General Sri Lanka Courts Saudi Arabia in Bold Push to Attract New Investment
Sri Lanka has made a direct appeal to Saudi Arabian investors, seeking to forge fresh investment partnerships as the island nation continues its efforts to…
General Supreme Court Dismisses First Cases Heard Under 22nd Amendment
Landmark Petitions Thrown Out in Historic Post-Amendment Hearing In what marks a significant moment in Sri Lanka's evolving constitutional landscape, the…
General SC Determination on the 22nd Amendment: A Legal and Policy Critique by Prof. G. L. Peiris
A detailed legal and policy critique of the Supreme Court's determination on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been put forward by Prof. G. L. Peiris,…
General Government Scrambles to Defend 22nd Amendment as Controversy Over Judicial Retirement Age Deepens
Administration Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Constitutional Change The Sri Lankan government finds itself on the defensive this week, working to construct…
General Sri Lanka Back to Square One After Another Crushing Defeat
A Familiar Story of Disappointment Sri Lanka's cricket team finds itself back at the drawing board following yet another demoralising performance that has left…
General BCB Launches Landmark Six-Team Franchise Tournament Spanning All Formats
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled an ambitious new franchise-based cricket competition that will cover all three major formats of the game —…
General Sri Lanka Advance Past Nepal in ICC Tournament Quarter-Final Clash
Sri Lanka secured their place in the semi-finals of the ICC tournament after defeating Nepal in the third quarter-final match played on 29 September 2026,…
General Namal Rajapaksa Named Fourth Suspect in Krrish Corruption Case
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has formally named former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)…
General India Ships Three Tonnes of Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines to Sri Lanka in Goodwill Medical Aid
India has dispatched approximately three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Sri Lanka, in a significant gesture of humanitarian support between the two…
General Sri Lanka Courts Malaysian Business Giants to Drive Next Phase of Economic Growth
Island Nation Reaches Out to Malaysian Corporate Sector for Strategic Partnerships Sri Lanka has extended a formal invitation to Malaysian corporations to…
General Colombo Stock Market Closes Lower as Utilities and Real Estate Sectors Drag Indices Down
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the trading session on a negative note, with shares retreating as weakness in the utilities and real estate sectors…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Joint Venture for East Container Terminal as Global Shipping Giants Show Interest
Government Revives Plans for Strategic Port Development Sri Lanka is actively exploring a joint venture arrangement for the development of the East Container…
General China Steps In to Rebuild 14 Sri Lankan Bridges Destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
China has pledged to assist Sri Lanka in reconstructing 14 bridges that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, in what marks yet another significant gesture of…
General Rumesh Tharanga Crowns Brilliant Season with Asian Games Javelin Gold in Nagoya
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga delivered when it mattered most, claiming a coveted gold medal in the javelin throw at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Monday…
General Motorcyclist Shot and Wounded Near Rathgama Town
A motorcyclist sustained gunshot injuries in a shooting incident reported near Rathgama town, police confirmed. The victim was swiftly transported to Galle…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Governance Overhaul: New Statutory Bill Officially Gazetted
Landmark legislation signals major shift in cricket administration A significant step toward reforming the governance of Sri Lanka Cricket has been taken, with…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Stable Diesel Prices at Upcoming Fuel Revision, Says Energy Minister
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister has indicated that the government is working to maintain diesel prices at their current levels when the next scheduled fuel price…
General US Strengthens Naval Partnership with Sri Lanka in Renewed Maritime Security Push
Washington Expands Defence Cooperation with Colombo The United States has intensified its maritime security cooperation with the Sri Lanka Navy, signalling a…
General Sri Lanka Cricket Team Books Asian Games Semifinal Spot After Rain Wipes Out Nepal Clash
Sri Lanka has secured a place in the semifinals of the Asian Games cricket tournament after their group stage match against Nepal was abandoned due to rain,…