General Colombo–Kandy Highway Reopens Following Rockfall Disruption Near Kadugannawa
The main road connecting Colombo and Kandy has been reopened to traffic following a temporary closure caused by a rockfall in the Ganetenna–Kadugannawa…
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General Commercial Bank of Ceylon Holds Firm as Sri Lanka's Top-Ranked Bank in Global 'The Banker' Listing
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again secured its position as the highest-ranked Sri Lankan bank in the prestigious The Banker Top 1000 World Banks listing,…
General SJB Urges Parliament to Form Select Committee to Tackle Sri Lanka's Massive Court Case Backlog
Formal Proposal Submitted to Speaker of Parliament The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken a significant step toward addressing Sri Lanka's mounting…
General Tamil and Muslim Parties Urge President AKD to Prioritise New Constitution and Provincial Council Elections
An alliance representing six Tamil and Muslim political parties met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday, presenting a series of key demands…
General PUCSL Confirms Electricity Tariffs to Remain Unchanged for Q3 2026
Sri Lankan electricity consumers can expect no change in their power bills for the foreseeable future, after the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka…
General Apple Temporarily Pulls Telegram from App Store Over Child Safety Violations
Apple confirmed on Monday that it temporarily removed the popular messaging application Telegram from its App Store after a review uncovered content that…
General Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Box Office Records with Staggering $360 Million Opening Weekend
The Marvel universe has a new box office king, and it swings on a web. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the long-standing opening weekend record…
General SEP Slams Police Intimidation Tactics Against Journalist in Sri Lanka
Party Raises Alarm Over Press Freedom as Officer Targets Socialist Reporter The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) of Sri Lanka has issued a strong condemnation of…
General Sri Lanka Makes Bold Statement on Global Stage at Texworld New York City 2026
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its position as a leading player in the global textile and apparel industry by participating in Texworld New York City 2026, one of…
General Sri Lanka Issues Urgent Flood Warning as Heavy Rains Batter the Island
Authorities Urge Public Caution Amid Rising Flood Risk Sri Lankan authorities have issued a serious flood warning to residents across vulnerable parts of the…
General New Vehicle Prices Set to Rise, Warns Ceylon Automobile Importers Association
The prices of brand new imported vehicles in Sri Lanka are expected to increase in the near future, driven by deteriorating global market conditions, according…
General DFCC Bank Seals Landmark Takeover of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka's Wealth and Retail Banking Operations
DFCC Bank has successfully completed its acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka's Wealth and Retail Banking business, marking a significant milestone in…
General President Dissanayake Doubles Down on Pledge to Scrap Sri Lanka's Executive Presidency
Government Renews Commitment to Constitutional Overhaul President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has once again reaffirmed his government's firm stance on abolishing…
General Sajith Calls for Special Parliamentary Committee to Tackle Court Delays and Judicial Reform
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged Parliament to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate the persistent delays plaguing Sri…
General Human Rights Body Blames Government Over Deadly Prison Overcrowding Crisis
The Centre for Human Rights Research (CHR) Sri Lanka has issued a sharp condemnation of the government's handling of the chronic overcrowding crisis gripping…
General NPP Ministers Visit Mahanayakes Amid Judicial Retirement Age Push
Government Presses Ahead With Controversial Judicial Retirement Age Plan The JVP-led National People's Power government has intensified its efforts to extend…
General Mahanayakes Speak Out Against Plan to Raise Retirement Ages of Senior Judges
The Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter has voiced strong opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend the retirement ages of the…
General Dambulla Sixers Bow Out of LPL 2026 as Rain Ends Their Tournament Hopes
The Dambulla Sixers' campaign in the Lanka Premier League 2026 has come to an unceremonious end, with persistent rainfall denying them even the chance to fight…
General Pant Gears Up for Sri Lanka Tests With Dhoni's Guidance in His Corner
Veteran mentor keeps close watch as wicketkeeper-batter sharpens focus ahead of Test series Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is leaving nothing to…
General Sri Lanka Claim 17th Place in Commonwealth Games Medal Table as Australia Reign Supreme in Glasgow
A Historic Fortnight of Sport Draws to a Close in Scotland The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Australia cementing…
General Sri Lanka Promises Land Return in Mullaitivu Just Weeks After Announcing Fresh 1,661-Acre Seizure
The Sri Lankan government has pledged to release land to residents in the northern district of Mullaitivu, in a move that comes just weeks after authorities…
General Sri Lanka Sees Slight Dip in Tourist Arrivals for July
Sri Lanka recorded a marginal decline in tourist arrivals during the month of July, with figures dropping by 1.7 percent compared to the same period in the…
General Public Security Minister Orders Inquiry Into SLPP General Secretary's Comments Targeting Police Chief
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has directed that a formal investigation be launched into controversial remarks made by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna…
General Global Judicial Body Raises Alarm Over Sri Lanka's Proposed Constitutional Changes
The world's largest association of judges has expressed serious concern over a proposed constitutional amendment in Sri Lanka, adding an influential…