General Athapaththu and Kavindi Shine as Sri Lanka Women Clinch Series Victory in Style
Sri Lanka Women produced a commanding all-round performance to secure a series victory, with captain Chamari Athapaththu and Kavindi delivering standout…
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General Sri Lanka Tightens Prison Security Following Deadly Riot That Left One Dead
Sri Lankan authorities have moved swiftly to reinforce security measures across the country's prison system following a violent riot that claimed the life of…
General ParentX Launches Sri Lanka's First Dedicated Postpartum Retreat for New Parents
A New Chapter in Postpartum Care Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in maternal and parental wellness with the launch of ParentX, the country's…
General BAIC X3e Electric SUV Sri Lanka Price: Rs 11.5 Million from David Pieris
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited, the four-wheeler sales division of the David Pieris Group of Companies, has officially launched the all-new BAIC…
General Standard Chartered Charts Bold New Growth Path in Sri Lanka With Global Connectivity at Its Core
Standard Chartered Bank is entering a transformative new phase of its operations in Sri Lanka, placing a strong emphasis on sustainable growth and deepening…
General Special Task Force Recovers Russian Tourist's Stolen Bag, Arrests Suspect
Quick Police Response Leads to Arrest After Foreign Visitor Targeted A suspect has been taken into custody following the theft of a bag belonging to a Russian…
General Jasprit Bumrah Set to Miss India's Test Series Against Sri Lanka Due to Injury
India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after sustaining an injury, dealing a…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Military Forces Following Deadly Prison Riot
Troops Mobilised as Authorities Move to Restore Order Sri Lankan authorities have deployed military personnel to a prison facility following a violent riot…
General Sri Lanka in "Positive" Discussions Over Introducing Dengue Vaccine
Efforts to combat one of Sri Lanka's most persistent public health challenges appear to be gaining momentum, with officials describing ongoing talks regarding…
General Sri Lanka Awards Its Highest State Honour to Legendary Violin Maestro L. Subramaniam
A Historic Recognition Across Borders Sri Lanka has bestowed its highest state honour upon celebrated Indian violin virtuoso Dr. L. Subramaniam, marking a…
General Sri Lanka WSDC Performance Earns Historic Result at World Schools Debating Championship
Sri Lanka's school debating community has reached a landmark moment in its history, with the country's representatives making an unprecedented mark at the…
General Sri Lanka Set to Boost Tourism as New Direct Flight Routes Prepare to Open
Sri Lanka, the pearl-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean off the southern tip of India, is poised to welcome a fresh wave of international visitors as…
General Tuition Classes for 2026 A/L and Grade 5 Scholarship Candidates Must Wrap Up This Week
Students preparing for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are facing a significant milestone this week, as all…
General Inmate Dies as Violence Erupts Inside Sri Lanka Prison
A deadly outbreak of violence at a Sri Lankan prison has claimed the life of at least one inmate, authorities have confirmed, raising fresh concerns about…
General Galle Gallants Bowlers Shine to Deny Colombo Kaps Top Spot in LPL Thriller
Galle Gallants delivered a composed bowling performance to hold off a spirited Colombo Kaps side, securing a 13-run victory in the 19th match of the Lanka…
General Scattered Showers Forecast Across Several Provinces and Districts on Sunday
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for Sunday, 2 August 2026, advising residents in several parts of the island to expect…
General Trump Halts Iran Strike Plans, Bets on Fast Diplomatic Deal
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has called off planned military strikes against Iran, stating that he is instead pursuing a swift…
General Sri Lanka Celebrates Historic Chemistry Achievement with Four Bronze Medals at International Olympiad
Sri Lanka has delivered a proud moment for the nation on the global scientific stage, with the country's young chemistry talent claiming four bronze medals at…
General Bank of Ceylon Crowned Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Brand for 2026 with Rs. 65.5 Billion Valuation
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has once again claimed the top spot as Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Brand for 2026, as recognised by Brand Finance Lanka, cementing its…
General NPP Government's Constitutional Gamble: Can a Parliamentary Supermajority Resolve a Judicial Crisis?
The National People's Power government finds itself at the centre of a deepening judicial controversy — one that, according to political analysts, it has…
General French National Bar Council Backs Sri Lanka's Bar Association Over Judicial Retirement Age Controversy
International Legal Support for BASL's Position The French National Bar Council, known formally as the Conseil National des Barreaux (CNB), has passed a formal…
General NPP Government Courts Controversy With Judicial Retirement Age Amendment Push
The ruling JVP-led National People's Power government appears to be walking headlong into a political and constitutional crisis of its own making, as it…
General Sri Lanka Police Net Over 239,000 Drug Suspects in Sweeping Nine-Month Crackdown
Sri Lanka Police have arrested more than 239,000 suspects over the past nine months as part of a large-scale, intensified nationwide operation targeting drug…
General Thirteen Killed as Tourist Aircraft Crashes Over Peru's Iconic Nazca Lines
A tragic aviation accident has claimed the lives of thirteen people after a tourist aircraft went down over the world-famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru,…