General Banton Shines as England Clinch Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead
England have secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ongoing series after Tom Banton delivered a match-winning performance to guide his side to victory,…
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General Sri Lanka Face England in Crucial Second T20 International at Cardiff
Lanka Look to Level Series in Welsh Capital Sri Lanka are set to face England in the second T20 international of their ongoing series, with the match scheduled…
General High-Value Toyota SUV Frozen by Police in Money Laundering Probe
A luxury Toyota SUV worth approximately Rs. 35 million has been placed under a 14-day freezing order by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division, as…
General Authorities Bust Major Illegal E-Cigarette Cache in Peliyagoda Container Raid
Law enforcement authorities have made a significant seizure of illegal electronic cigarettes following the inspection of a suspicious container in the…
General Sri Lanka Opens Doors to Oil and Gas Exploration with Ministerial Green Light
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards energy self-sufficiency after a ministerial panel approved a proposal to invite foreign and local investments…
General IMF Delegation Visits Colombo, Praises Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Efforts
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, commending Sri Lanka's ongoing economic…
General Crocodile-Infested River Cleared to Host 2032 Brisbane Olympics Rowing Events
A stretch of river in Queensland, Australia, that is home to an estimated 500 saltwater crocodiles has been officially approved as a venue for rowing and…
General Leopard Cub Safely Rescued After Straying Into Bulathkohupitiya Home
A young leopard cub has been successfully rescued without injury after it was found inside a residential property in the Dedugala area of Bulathkohupitiya,…
General Sajith Announces SJB-UNP Alliance to Mount United Front Against Ruling Government
Opposition Forces Forge Unlikely Unity Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced a significant political development, revealing that the Samagi Jana…
General Colombo Businessman Handed Death Sentence for Heroin Trafficking
A Sri Lankan businessman has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of trafficking heroin, in a landmark ruling that underscores the judiciary's firm…
General Sri Lanka's Services Sector Continues Upward Surge in August 2026, PMI Data Reveals
Sri Lanka's services sector maintained its positive growth trajectory in August 2026, with fresh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data confirming further…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Eyes Next $3 Billion Milestone — But the Road Ahead Demands Bold Action
A Sector Built on Decades of Deliberate Strategy For three decades, Sri Lanka's apparel industry has been the quiet backbone of the country's export economy.…
General Star Chef Rishi Naleendra and Hotel Mogul Loh Lik Peng Set Sights on Sri Lanka
Two of Singapore's most celebrated names in the hospitality industry — Michelin-starred chef Rishi Naleendra and boutique hotel entrepreneur Loh Lik Peng — are…
General SriLankan Airlines Acting CEO Holds Key Talks With Deputy Minister Over Airline's Future
High-Level Meeting Signals Fresh Push for Airline Restructuring Newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Vipul Misra, has held a…
General Decades On, Jaffna Remains Marginalised: Is Colombo Still Turning a Blind Eye?
More than a decade after the end of Sri Lanka's devastating civil war, deep-seated questions continue to surface about whether the country's political…
General Three-Wheeler Driver Killed in Dematagoda Shooting
A three-wheeler driver has lost his life after being shot near the Kalu Palama area in Dematagoda, police confirmed. The victim was rushed to hospital…
General Colombo Court Remands Driver Behind Deadly Mattakkuliya Crash That Killed Three
The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of the driver responsible for a fatal road accident in Mattakkuliya that resulted in the deaths of three…
General Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency Amid Alarming Rise in Infections
The Pacific island nation of Fiji has officially declared a national HIV emergency as authorities scramble to respond to a sharp and concerning surge in new…
General Sri Lankan Master Ivan Peries Sets Auction Record as Painting Fetches US$640,000
A painting by celebrated Sri Lankan-born artist Ivan Peries has sold for a record-breaking US$640,000, marking a landmark moment for South Asian art and…
General Locomotive Engineers' Union Distances Itself from Ongoing Railway Strike
The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has formally announced that it will not be lending its support to the ongoing railway strike, setting itself apart…
General US Bars Palestinian President Abbas From Attending UN General Assembly Again
The United States has once again refused to grant Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly, continuing a…
General Wildlife Officers Uncover Rs. 42.5 Million Elephant Pearl Haul in Biyagama Hotel Raid
Wildlife conservation authorities have made a significant seizure after discovering two highly prized elephant pearls valued at an estimated Rs. 42.5 million…
General Sri Lanka Police Sound Alarm Over AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Authorities Urge Public Vigilance as Technology Fuels New Form of Child Exploitation Sri Lanka Police have issued a stern warning to the public regarding a…
General Sri Lanka Receives Near-Maximum Weighting in JP Morgan's New Bond Index
Major Recognition for Sri Lanka's Recovering Financial Standing Sri Lanka has been assigned a near-maximum weighting in a newly established JP Morgan bond…