General President Steps In to Keep Politicians' Wealth Disclosures Accessible to Public
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has intervened to block proposed changes to Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Act that would have restricted public access to…
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General Sri Lankan Trade Unions Rise Up Against Government Plans to Interfere With Worker Savings Funds
Unions Sound the Alarm Over Proposed Changes to Employee Funds Trade unions across Sri Lanka have voiced strong opposition to what they describe as a…
General Central Bank Flags TM App as Illegal Pyramid Scheme, Warns Public Against Participation
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has officially identified the TM App as a prohibited pyramid scheme, issuing a stern public warning against engaging with…
General Sri Lanka Police Clarify Rules on Learner Drivers Using Expressways
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public reminder clarifying the regulations surrounding learner drivers and their access to the country's expressway network,…
General Sri Lanka's Financial Regulator Shuts Down TM App Over Illegal Pyramid Scheme Operations
Regulator Takes Action Against Fraudulent Investment Platform Sri Lanka's financial regulatory authority has moved to ban the TM App after determining that the…
General Meteorology Department Issues Red Alerts for Strong Winds Across 12 Districts in Five Provinces
Red Alerts Issued as Strong Winds Threaten Multiple Provinces The Department of Meteorology has issued urgent red alerts warning of strong winds expected to…
General Hela Apparel Shut Down: What Workers and Creditors Can Expect Next
Hela Apparel, one of Sri Lanka's prominent garment manufacturers, has filed for liquidation after the company's leadership determined that every available…
General Sri Lanka Parliament Erupts Over $2.5 Million Treasury Fraud Amid Ignored US Bank Warnings
Sri Lanka's Parliament has been thrown into heated debate following revelations that the country's Treasury proceeded with a suspicious $2.5 million…
General Trapped Leopard Rescued from Wire Snare at Kotagala Estate
A leopard found caught in a wire snare at Stoneycliff Estate in Kotagala has been successfully rescued and is now undergoing medical treatment, authorities…
General Sri Lanka Sets Stage for AI Week 2026 as Nation Targets $15 Billion Digital Economy
Sri Lanka is preparing to position itself as a leading force in South Asian technology by hosting AI Week 2026, a landmark event designed to accelerate the…
General Website Bans Won't Stop Sri Lanka's Online Gambling Boom — Here's Why
As Sri Lanka grapples with the rapid growth of online gambling, authorities have turned to website blocking as their primary weapon against the industry.…
General India and Sri Lanka Deepen Ties With Infrastructure Push and Free Trade Agreement Overhaul
India and Sri Lanka are moving to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a renewed focus on key infrastructure development projects and a significant…
General Borella Police Nab Two Suspects Over Dematagoda Shooting Incident
Borella Police have made two arrests in connection with an attempted murder by shooting that took place in the Dematagoda area, authorities confirmed. Among…
General Wife Takes to Streets in Protest After Husband Falls Into Unmarked Excavation Pit
A Sri Lankan woman has staged a public protest against road development authorities after her husband sustained injuries from falling into an unmarked…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 88,000 in 2026
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a significant public health challenge in 2026, with dengue fever cases across…
General Gambhir Issues Battle Cry as India Gear Up for High-Stakes Sri Lanka Test Series
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a forceful message to his squad ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, urging the team to leave no…
General Thalawathugoda's Adora Cosmetic Centre Clinches Three Global Health Awards, Putting Sri Lanka on the Aesthetic Medicine Map
Adora Cosmetic Centre, based in Thalawathugoda, has secured three prestigious accolades at the Global Health Awards Sri Lanka 2026, marking a landmark moment…
General Shakib Al Hasan's Magura Home Attacked While Star Cricketer Plays in Lanka Premier League
The residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan in Magura district came under attack on Wednesday, while the star all-rounder was away…
General Sri Lanka Navy Launches Rescue Operation After Indian Fishing Vessel Accident Near Delft Island
The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilised a rescue operation following an accident involving an Indian fishing vessel that was reportedly engaged in illegal fishing…
General Pakistan Clamps Down on International Media With Sweeping Reporting Restrictions
Pakistani authorities have introduced sweeping new restrictions on international media organisations, effectively barring foreign journalists from reporting…
General Rumesh Tharanga Makes History as Sri Lanka's First World No. 1 in Men's Javelin
Sri Lanka has a new sporting hero to celebrate, as javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has achieved the remarkable feat of climbing to the top of the world…
General Sri Lankan Beauty Pageant Contestant Faces Fine Over Animal Cruelty Charge
A Sri Lankan beauty pageant contestant has been handed a fine after being found guilty of animal cruelty, in a case that has drawn significant public attention…
General Indian Foreign Secretary Misri Reaffirms New Delhi's Commitment to Sri Lanka, Urges Release of Detained Fishermen
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has reaffirmed New Delhi's steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka under India's longstanding Neighbourhood First policy, while…
General Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Major Online Gambling Platforms Including Stake, bet365 and Betway
Sri Lanka has moved to block access to 24 online gambling websites, including some of the world's most prominent betting platforms, in a significant crackdown…