General Three Thai Nationals Nabbed at Katunayake Airport in Major Rs. 51 Million Hashish Bust
Authorities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested three Thai nationals in connection with an attempt to smuggle a…
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General Sri Lanka Set to Recoup Rs 9.7 Billion Treasury Investment Through Inaugural Port City Land Lease
Sri Lanka is poised to recover its entire treasury expenditure of Rs 9.7 billion on the Colombo Port City project through revenue generated from its very first…
General IMF Reaffirms Commitment to Sri Lanka as Recovery Gains Momentum and Debt Restructuring Enters Final Stretch
The International Monetary Fund has signalled its continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's economic recovery, expressing confidence in the island…
General CID Wraps Up Money Laundering Investigation Against Namal Rajapaksa, Indictments to Follow
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that it has concluded its investigation into the money laundering…
General Buddhist Monks' Freedom March Reaches Colombo in Push for Gnanasara Thera's Release
A large-scale protest march led by Buddhist clergy is set to arrive in Colombo today, as members of the Maha Sangha intensify their campaign calling for the…
General Court of Appeal President Steps Aside from Case Involving Gnanasara Thera's Prison Attire
Court of Appeal President Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya has recused himself from the bench presiding over petitions that challenge a decision by prison…
General Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Ignites Global Frenzy as Fans Flood Cinemas Worldwide
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has once again set the entertainment world ablaze as his highly anticipated film Jailer 2 made its much-celebrated theatrical…
General India Cracks Down on Multi-Million Dollar Smuggling Ring Using Colombo Port as Transit Hub
Indian authorities have dismantled an alleged smuggling network that exploited Colombo Port as a transit point to funnel Pakistani-origin goods into India,…
General Major Drug Bust: STF Seizes Over 100kg of Heroin at Weligama Beach
In one of Sri Lanka's largest recent narcotics seizures, the Police Special Task Force (STF) has recovered more than 100 kilograms of heroin from Kapparatota…
General Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Record Continued Decline in September, Raising Industry Concerns
Tourism Slump Persists Into September Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded yet another drop in visitor arrivals during September, extending a worrying…
General Electoral Reform Expert Panel Delivers Report to Parliamentary Select Committee
A specialist expert committee established to examine public proposals relating to electoral reforms in Sri Lanka has formally submitted its findings to the…
General Sri Lanka's Deadly Standoff: When Humans and Elephants Collide
Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its most pressing and heartbreaking environmental crises — a deepening conflict between human communities and wild elephants…
General Sri Lankan-Born Baby of NZ Residents Faces Uncertain Future After Down Syndrome Diagnosis
A newborn infant has been left in a deeply uncertain situation after being diagnosed with Down syndrome following his birth in Sri Lanka to parents who are…
General Pakistan Seal Series With Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I
Pakistan Take Commanding Series Lead Against Sri Lanka Pakistan strengthened their grip on the T20I series against Sri Lanka, securing a commanding victory in…
General TISL Petitions Supreme Court Over Alleged Contempt by Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fresh petition before the Supreme Court, seeking action against former Health Minister Keheliya…
General President Dissanayake Eyes Cash and Dollar Rewards to Supercharge Sri Lanka's Tourism Promotion Drive
Government Mulls Financial Incentives for Tourism Advocates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signalled that the Sri Lankan government is actively…
General Police Deny Claims of Attack Linked to Kandy-Colombo Protest March Support
Sri Lanka Police have dismissed allegations circulating online that a man was physically assaulted because of his support for a planned protest march from…
General VHP Demands Freedom for Sri Lankan Hindu Youth Sentenced on Blasphemy Charges in Saudi Arabia
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), one of India's prominent Hindu nationalist organisations, has called for the immediate release of a young Sri Lankan Hindu man…
General Sri Lankan Migrant Anojan Sivarasa Spared From Death Row as Saudi Arabia's Highest Court Overturns Sentence
In a dramatic legal reversal that has brought relief to Sri Lanka's Tamil community and human rights advocates alike, Saudi Arabia's apex court has overturned…
General Severe Lightning Warning Issued for All Provinces Across Sri Lanka
Nationwide Alert as Authorities Warn of Dangerous Lightning Activity A formal advisory has been issued warning of severe lightning conditions expected to…
General Sri Lankan Racing Star Yevan David Secures Seat with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2027 Formula 3 Campaign
Sri Lankan motorsport is set for a landmark moment as young racing driver Yevan David has officially signed with the prestigious Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)…
General PM Signals Willingness to Reform Tuition Culture Amid Student Pressure Concerns
Prime Minister Addresses Growing Concerns Over Tuition Class Burden on Sri Lankan Students Prime Minister has spoken out on the widespread culture of private…
General Sri Lanka Takes Part in Historic First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi
Sri Lanka's Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, has represented the island nation at the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting, held in the…
General Sri Lanka Customs On Track to Smash Revenue Record in 2025, Analysts Say
Record-Breaking Performance Expected Sri Lanka Customs is poised to achieve a fresh revenue record this year, according to analysts closely monitoring the…