General India Seek WTC Redemption Against Sri Lanka as Australia Sit Atop the Standings
Australia have surged to the top of the World Test Championship standings, while India prepare to revive their flagging campaign when they face Sri Lanka in…
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General NARA Sri Lanka Fishery Assessment Ordered as Catches Decline
Sri Lanka's fishing industry is facing growing concern as fish catches across the island's waters continue to decline, prompting authorities to call for a…
General Chemmani Mass Grave Yields Remains of Over 500 Individuals in Historic Discovery
Human skeletal remains belonging to 501 individuals have been unearthed from a mass grave located near the Siththupaththu Cemetery in Chemmani, Jaffna, marking…
General Tamil Star Vijay's Son Jason Sanjay Proudly Acknowledges His Sri Lankan Heritage
Jason Sanjay, the son of celebrated Tamil cinema superstar Vijay, has spoken openly about his Sri Lankan roots, drawing attention to a family heritage that has…
General SLC Pays Chandika Hathurusinghe USD 164,000 CAS Settlement
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has brought an end to a lengthy legal dispute with former national head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe, paying a settlement of USD…
General India Set to Tour Sri Lanka in 2026 in Highly Anticipated Cricket Series
Excitement Builds Ahead of India's 2026 Visit to the Island Cricket fans across Sri Lanka have been given a major reason to look forward to 2026, with India…
General Reviving Sri Lanka's Maritime Heritage: The Case for a Coastal Ferry Service
A Bold Proposal for Island-Wide Connectivity A compelling argument has emerged calling for the introduction of a high-speed ferry service that would…
General Sri Lanka Suffer Defeat Against Singapore in 51-62 Loss
Sri Lanka's national team fell to a disappointing defeat against Singapore, going down 51-62 in what proved to be a tough outing for the island nation's side.…
General India and Sri Lanka Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Energy Partnership
Senior officials from India and Sri Lanka met in New Delhi recently to review the progress of bilateral cooperation in the power sector, reaffirming both…
General Cabinet Receives Long-Awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill as Discussions Set to Commence This Week
The government has taken a significant step forward in recognising the rights of Sri Lanka's indigenous communities by submitting the long-awaited Indigenous…
General Colombo Treads Carefully on Tamil Issues, Fearing Backlash from Sinhala Majority
Government Avoids Tamil Grievances Amid Political Sensitivities Sri Lanka's government continues to handle Tamil political issues with extreme caution,…
General Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Proposal as Israel Refuses Troop Withdrawal
Israel has formally rejected a 15-point plan put forward by United States President Donald Trump regarding the Gaza conflict, with Prime Minister Benjamin…
General Siraj's Three Sixes Seal India's Dramatic Win Over Sri Lanka
Mohammed Siraj, known primarily for his lethal bowling, turned unlikely hero with the bat as he smashed three consecutive sixes to seal a dramatic victory for…
General Siraj Steals the Show With Three Sixes as India Crush Sri Lanka XI in Tour Warm-Up
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj turned heads for all the right reasons during a warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, producing a stunning cameo with the bat…
General Ashwin: Sri Lanka's Spinners Missing the Magic That Made Herath a Legend
Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a candid assessment of Sri Lanka's current spin bowling attack, suggesting that the island nation's…
General Kirsten Watches On as Sri Lanka Set India 207-Run Target in Pre-Tour Warm-Up
Gary Kirsten, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian national cricket team, was a keen observer from the sidelines as Sri Lanka set India a challenging…
General Court Freezes Lincoln Navigator and Land Cruiser Over BOI Dispute
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal has stepped in to block the removal, export, or sale of two luxury vehicles belonging to a Board of Investment (BOI)-licensed…
General Sajith Warns Sri Lanka Is Sliding Towards One-Party Authoritarian Rule
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has levelled serious accusations against the ruling government, claiming it is deliberately engineering conditions that…
General Ex-POGO Operators Eye Sri Lanka's Port City as New Gaming Hub, Reports Suggest
Former operators previously linked to the Philippines' offshore gaming industry, known as POGOs, are reportedly setting their sights on Sri Lanka's Colombo…
General Sri Lanka Emerges as a New Frontier for Asian Criminal Networks
Island Nation in the Crosshairs of Organised Crime Sri Lanka is increasingly being targeted by organised criminal networks operating across Asia, with…
General Sri Lanka's Worker Remittances Cross US$5 Billion Mark in First Seven Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its economic recovery, with foreign remittances sent home by overseas workers surpassing the US$5 billion…
General Jaffna Kings and Galle Gallants Clash in Thrilling LPL 2026 Final
LPL 2026 Reaches Its Climax in a Spectacular Final Showdown The Lanka Premier League 2026 reached its dramatic conclusion as the Galle Gallants and the Jaffna…
General Blinded by Neglect: Sri Lanka's Growing Eye Health Emergency
A Silent Crisis Unfolding Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a deepening public health challenge that receives far too little attention — a widespread eye…
General CAA Busts Illegal Canned Fish Operation in Pannala, Seizes Stock Valued at Rs. 1.5 Million
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered an unlicensed canned fish manufacturing facility in Elabadagama, Pannala, seizing a stock of goods estimated…