General The Missing Half: Why Sri Lanka's Women Are Being Left Out of the Workforce
A Persistent Gap That Demands Attention Sri Lanka prides itself on strong female literacy rates and relatively high educational attainment among women — yet a…
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General Jasprit Bumrah Set to Sit Out India's Upcoming Test Series Against Sri Lanka
India's Premier Fast Bowler Faces Fitness Concerns Ahead of Sri Lanka Tests India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming Test series…
General Sri Lanka's Current Account Deficit Expands to $149 Million in June
Sri Lanka's current account deficit widened to $149 million in June, according to the latest data, signalling continued pressure on the country's external…
General Colombo Dockyard Bounces Back: Sri Lanka's Premier Shipyard Returns to Profit Amid Surging Orders
Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard has staged a remarkable financial turnaround, returning to profitability on the back of a significant rise in vessel orders,…
General The Case for Extending Judicial Tenure: Strengthening Sri Lanka's Justice System
Sri Lanka's justice system stands at a critical crossroads, and the question of whether to extend the tenure of sitting judges has emerged as one of the most…
General Mahara Prison Riot: A Predictable Crisis Following the Negombo Tragedy
The riot that erupted at Mahara Prison on Saturday was, by most accounts, a crisis waiting to happen. Coming in the wake of the deadly Negombo prison uprising…
General Sri Lanka Police Declare Mahara Prison Disturbances Over as Situation Returns to Normal
Sri Lanka Police have officially declared that the disturbances which broke out at the Mahara prison complex have been brought under control, with authorities…
General Suicide Bomber Kills 14 Outside Pakistan Police Station as Protest Crowd Gathered
A devastating suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's scenic but troubled Swat Valley has claimed at least 14 lives and left a number of others…
General Prime Minister Amarasuriya Graces Opening of Landmark Colonial-Era Ceylon Art Exhibition at British High Commissioner's Residence
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the inauguration of a landmark art exhibition titled "19th Century Views of Ceylon," held at Westminster House,…
General Sri Lanka's Premier Tennis Nationals Set to Serve Up Century-Plus of Sporting Excellence in August
Sri Lanka's most celebrated and highest-ranked domestic tennis championship is poised to make a grand return, with the 111th Sri Lanka Tennis Nationals…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Surpasses 7% in July 2026, Breaching Central Bank's Upper Target Limit
Sri Lanka's overall inflation has crossed the 7 percent threshold in July 2026, breaching the upper boundary of the Central Bank's target band and raising…
General Chamari Athapaththu Makes History as First Sri Lankan to Cross 4,000 Women's T20I Runs
Sri Lanka women's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has etched her name into the record books once again, becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer — male or…
General Army Deployed as Riot Erupts Inside Overcrowded Sri Lankan Prison
A serious riot broke out inside a severely overcrowded Sri Lankan prison, prompting authorities to deploy army personnel to bring the situation under control,…
General FFSL Welcomes FIFA President's Decision to Scrap Controversial Forward Programme Proposal
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has expressed its formal welcome of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw a proposed initiative…
General India Face Bumrah-Shaped Void Against Sri Lanka — Can Gill and Gambhir Find the Answers?
India's Pace Attack Under the Microscope India's upcoming One Day International series against Sri Lanka has taken on a fresh layer of intrigue following the…
General Multiple Inmates Killed as Violent Clashes Erupt Inside Sri Lankan Prison
Fatal Unrest Grips Sri Lankan Correctional Facility Deadly violence has broken out inside a Sri Lankan prison, resulting in multiple inmate fatalities as…
General Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series in Stunning Late Reversal
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, in a dramatic turn of events that comes just two days…
General Sri Lanka Claim Series Victory in Dambulla as Debutant and Athapaththu Shine in Explosive Chase
Sri Lanka secured a memorable series win in Dambulla, powered by a stunning knock from a debutant who contributed 46 runs alongside a blistering 15-ball 40…
General Sri Lanka Makes Sponsorship Letter Compulsory for Taiwanese Passport Holders Applying for Visas
Sri Lanka has introduced a new visa requirement for nationals travelling on Taiwanese passports, making a sponsorship letter mandatory as part of the…
General NTR Jr Injury Forces Postponement of Dragon Film's Sri Lanka Shoot
Production Setback for Highly Anticipated Action Film The Sri Lankan filming schedule for the much-anticipated Indian action film Dragon has been postponed…
General Delhi Capitals Pacer Tipped to Step In for Injured Bumrah in India's Sri Lanka Test Series
India's pace bowling plans for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka have been thrown into uncertainty following concerns over the fitness of premier…
General Sajith Challenges Government Competence, Cites Prison Management Failures
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a sharp rebuke against the ruling government, questioning its fundamental ability to govern the nation after…
General India's Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Tour as BCCI Postpones Review Meeting
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, dealing a significant blow to the Indian cricket team's bowling…
General Foreign National Caught Attempting to Smuggle Nearly 40,000 Cigarettes Through Bandaranaike International Airport
A 40-year-old foreign national has been apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after allegedly attempting to…