General Sri Lankan Student Arrested in Japan Following Fatal Stabbing Incident
Student Taken Into Custody by Japanese Authorities A Sri Lankan student studying in Japan has been arrested by Japanese authorities in connection with a fatal…
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General Sri Lanka Clinches Bronze at WCOPA 2026 in Las Vegas
Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2026, held in the glittering entertainment capital of Las Vegas,…
General Sri Lanka Avoids Power Cuts After Securing Coal Supplies and Hydropower Gains
Stable Power Supply Maintained Across the Island Sri Lanka has successfully averted power cuts following the government's efforts to secure adequate coal…
General Sri Lanka's Official Poverty Line Climbs to Rs. 17,592 Per Person
Sri Lanka's official poverty line has been revised upward to Rs. 17,592 per person per month, marking a significant increase that reflects the ongoing…
General BASL Cautiously Optimistic After Presidential Talks on Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed cautious hope that the government may reconsider its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to extend…
General UN Sounds Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Extension of Sitting Judges' Tenure
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers has raised serious concerns about a proposed constitutional amendment in Sri…
General Sri Lanka Navy Intercepts Indian Fishing Vessel, Detains Nine Crew Members
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler and taken nine Indian fishermen into custody on suspicion of conducting illegal fishing operations in…
General Numbered Amulet and Coin Unearthed With Human Remains at Chemmani Grave Site in Jaffna
A human skeleton discovered at the long-contested Chemmani burial site in Jaffna on Tuesday (11) has yielded two significant artefacts — an amulet marked with…
General Alliance Finance Clinches Triple Crown at National Business Excellence Awards 2026
AFC Secures Three Major Honours at Prestigious Annual Ceremony Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has cemented its standing as one of Sri Lanka's foremost…
General When Political Favour Runs Dry: The Uncertain Fate of Sri Lanka's 'Blue-Eyed Boys
Power politics, by its very nature, has rarely been associated with principle or loyalty — and Sri Lanka is no exception to this universal truth. If anything,…
General SJB MP Reveals Alleged Letter From Buddhist Chief Prelates Opposing 22nd Amendment
Samagi Jana Balawegaya Colombo District Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe on Wednesday publicly disclosed what he identified as a letter addressed to…
General Dickwella Called Up as Mendis Injury Forces Sri Lanka Reshuffle Ahead of India Test Series
Wicketkeeper Steps In as Injury Disrupts Sri Lanka's Test Squad Sri Lanka have been forced into a squad reshuffle ahead of their upcoming home Test series…
General Sri Lanka Welcomes Transparent, Long-Term Investment, Says Prime Minister
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister has reaffirmed the country's commitment to attracting transparent and sustainable foreign investment, signalling that the government…
General Sri Lanka Still Exposed to Energy Price Shocks But Stronger Than Before, Warns Moody's
Sri Lanka remains among the most vulnerable economies in Asia to surging oil prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, global credit ratings agency…
General Bar Association of Sri Lanka Meets President and Justice Minister in High-Level Legal Dialogue
A high-level delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) held a significant meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Justice Minister…
General UN Rights Expert Warns Sri Lanka Over Plan to Extend Retirement Age of Judges
A United Nations Special Rapporteur has raised serious concerns regarding Sri Lanka's proposed move to extend the mandatory retirement age of judges, warning…
General Overcrowding, Neglect and Reform: Inside Sri Lanka's Deepening Prison Crisis
A System Under Severe Strain Sri Lanka's prison system is facing a worsening crisis, with overcrowding, inadequate resources, and longstanding structural…
General Sri Lanka Navy Apprehends Indian Fishing Vessel and Nine Crew Members in Lankan Waters
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing trawler along with nine fishermen on board, in the latest incident involving foreign vessels operating in Sri…
General Sri Lanka Face West Indies in Thrilling Series Opener as First T20 Gets Underway
Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to lock horns in the first match of their T20 International series, with cricket fans across the island eagerly following…
General Cricket Betting Preview: Key Wagering Insights for Australia-Bangladesh and Sri Lanka-India Test Clashes
With two highly anticipated Test series set to captivate cricket fans across the globe, punters and enthusiasts alike are turning their attention to the…
General Premachandran Demands Immediate DNA Testing of Chemmani Mass Grave Remains
Tamil political leader and parliamentarian Vino Premachandran has issued an urgent call for authorities to proceed without further delay with DNA testing of…
General Sri Lanka Police Issue Stern Warning Over Viral Fake Image of Kohuwala Bridge
Sri Lanka Police have stepped in to caution the public against the spread of misinformation on social media, following the viral circulation of a fabricated…
General Suspected Poacher Shot and Arrested Following Armed Confrontation with Wildlife Officers in Yala
A suspected poacher was wounded and taken into custody following a dramatic exchange of gunfire between wildlife conservation officers and a group of suspected…
General Mother of Notorious Underworld Figure "Backhoe Saman" Gunned Down in Middeniya Attack
The mother of alleged underworld figure known as "Backhoe Saman" has been rushed to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds in a targeted attack carried out…