General Kite-Flying Near Highways Poses Deadly Risk, Public Urged to Stay Alert
Authorities have issued a public warning following a alarming incident in which a kite string became entangled with a moving vehicle on a highway, raising…
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General Imesha Dulani's Historic T20I Century Steers Sri Lanka Women to Emphatic Victory
Sri Lanka women's cricket has a new milestone to celebrate after Imesha Dulani blazed her way to a maiden T20 International century, powering her side to a…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Surges to Highest Level in More Than Three Years
Price Pressures Mount as Inflation Reaches Multi-Year Peak Sri Lanka's inflation rate has climbed to its highest point in over three years, raising fresh…
General Sri Lanka's Inflation Climbs to 7.3% in July, CCPI Data Reveals
Sri Lanka recorded an overall inflation rate of 7.3% in July, according to the latest figures measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a…
General Over 1,300 Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka Since 2023, Thirty Remain Behind Bars
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more than 1,300 Indian fishermen since the beginning of 2023, with 30 individuals still remaining in custody, highlighting…
General Deadly Border Breach: At Least 34 Migrants Die as Thousands Storm Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez travelled to the North African enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday following one of the worst border crises the territory has…
General Former Sri Lanka Police Chief Sentenced to Death Over Easter Sunday Bombing Failures
Sri Lanka's former Inspector General of Police, Pujuth Jayasundara, has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of criminal negligence in connection…
General Anuradhapura Court Slaps Rs. 500,000 Fine on Train Canteen for Overcharging on Bottled Water
A railway catering service has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs. 500,000 after the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court found it guilty of selling bottled water…
General Sri Dalada Maligawa Unveils Official Schedule for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera
The Sri Dalada Maligawa has officially released the schedule for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera, marking a significant moment for devotees, cultural…
General ADB Injects USD 200 Million to Fortify Sri Lanka Against Middle East Economic Fallout
Sri Lanka is poised to receive a significant financial lifeline of USD 200 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as part of a broader USD 450 million…
General Sri Lanka's Core Inflation Climbs to 7.3% in July, Hitting Three-Year Peak
Sri Lanka's key inflation measure has surged to its highest level in three years, rising to 7.3% in July, in a development that raises fresh concerns about the…
General Major General Hemantha Hettige Named as Sri Lanka's New Army Commander
Leadership Change at the Helm of Sri Lanka Army Sri Lanka has appointed a new Army Commander, marking a significant shift in the country's military leadership.…
General Eight Suspects Identified in Abduction and Murder of Chinese National in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police have identified eight suspects in connection with the abduction, assault, and murder of a Chinese national, as investigators continue to make…
General Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara Handed Death Sentence Over Easter Sunday Bombings
Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara has been sentenced to death following a majority ruling by a three-judge bench, in a landmark verdict…
General Sri Lanka on Alert as Growing El Niño Threat Raises Climate Concerns
Sri Lanka is preparing to face heightened climate risks as meteorologists warn of a growing El Niño threat that could significantly disrupt weather patterns…
General Sri Lanka Women Crush Pakistan by Six Wickets in Commanding Display
A Dominant Performance The Sri Lanka Women's cricket team delivered a powerful statement on the international stage, securing a convincing six-wicket victory…
General India's Total Assistance to Sri Lanka Surpasses $7.5 Billion, Says Indian Envoy
India's cumulative financial and developmental assistance to Sri Lanka has crossed the $7.5 billion mark, according to a statement from the Indian High…
General ADB Commits $200 Million Loan to Bolster Sri Lanka's Trade and Industrial Sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a landmark $200 million policy-based loan aimed at reinforcing Sri Lanka's economic foundations, with a…
General Lt General Nilantha Premaratne Takes Command of Sri Lanka Army
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, marking a significant leadership transition at the helm…
General Sri Lanka Gears Up for Passenger-Carrying Drones as Civil Aviation Authority Plans Transport Revolution
Sri Lanka is moving closer to a new era in urban mobility, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) making preparations to introduce passenger-carrying drones…
General Sri Lanka's Anti-Drug Crackdown Snares Thousands of Teenagers
Youth Caught in the Crossfire of Sri Lanka's War on Drugs Sri Lanka's intensifying crackdown on illegal narcotics has resulted in the arrest of thousands of…
General Sri Lanka Draw First Blood Against Pakistan in Dambulla T20I Opener
Sri Lanka made a statement on home soil as they celebrated a crucial wicket during the first T20 International against Pakistan at Dambulla on July 31, 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Police Sound Alarm Over Teen Road Accidents, Urge Parents to Act Responsibly
Sri Lanka Police have issued a stern warning to parents across the country, urging them to exercise greater caution before allowing young teenagers to take the…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Potential Vegetable Shortage Amid Growing Supply Concerns
Supply Disruptions Raise Alarm Over Vegetable Availability Sri Lanka may be heading toward a significant vegetable shortage, with concerns mounting over the…