General Amber Advisory Issued as Strong Winds and Rough Seas Threaten Sri Lankan Waters
Authorities Warn of Hazardous Maritime Conditions An amber advisory has been issued warning of strong winds and rough seas affecting several sea areas…
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General Bribery Commission Officers Pay Visit to Ravi Karunanayake's Home
A team of investigators from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) descended on the private residence of Member of…
General Sri Lanka Crush Kazakhstan 49–7 in Asia Rugby Men's Sevens Series 2026
Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance on the rugby field, defeating Kazakhstan by a resounding 49–7 margin in the Asia Rugby Men's Sevens Series 2026,…
General Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V as Son Haakon VIII Assumes the Throne
Norway has entered a period of national mourning following the death of King Harald V, one of the country's most beloved monarchs, with citizens gathering in…
General Prima and Serendib Hike Wheat Flour Price by Rs. 17 Per Kilogram
Sri Lanka's two leading flour milling companies, Prima and Serendib, have announced an increase in the retail price of wheat flour by Rs. 17 per kilogram,…
General Police Net Widens in Port City Murder as Two More Chinese Nationals Taken Into Custody
Sri Lanka Police have arrested two more Chinese nationals in connection with the brutal assault, abduction, and murder of a fellow Chinese citizen at Colombo…
General Shifting Tides: Sri Lankans Growing Warmer Toward India as Strategic Ties Deepen
A notable shift in public sentiment appears to be taking shape across Sri Lanka, with citizens who once regarded India with suspicion and caution increasingly…
General Sri Lanka and India Move to Clear Legal Barriers Blocking Safe Return of Tamil Refugees
Path Home Made Easier for Sri Lankan Refugees Sheltering in India Efforts are underway to remove longstanding legal obstacles that have prevented Sri Lankan…
General Behind Every Cup: The Hidden Human Cost of Sri Lanka's Iconic Ceylon Tea
A Global Symbol With a Local Struggle Ceylon Tea is one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated exports, renowned across the world for its rich flavour and storied…
General Supreme Court Receives Two More Petitions in Support of 22nd Amendment Bill
Two additional intervening petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court expressing support for the Government's proposed 22nd Amendment to the…
General NPP Government Responds to UN Rapporteur Over Judicial Retirement Age Controversy
The JVP-led National People's Power government has formally responded to United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Approach 95,000 and Deaths Hit 72
Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak this year, with the total number of reported cases closing in on 95,000 and the death toll climbing to 72,…
General China Restores Rescue Missions Near Nepal Border After Glacial Lake Threat Subsides
Chinese authorities have resumed rescue operations along the China-Nepal border following a period of suspension caused by the dangerous overflow of a glacial…
General PM Harini Calls Vasudeva Nanayakkara a Figure Future Generations Must Remember at Book Launch
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called on future generations to learn about and remember veteran politician Vasudeva Nanayakkara, describing him as a…
General Ancient Glory Revived: Sri Lanka's Magnificent Esala Perahera Lights Up the Night
A Timeless Tradition Captivates Thousands Sri Lanka's most celebrated cultural and religious spectacle, the Esala Perahera, has once again cast its magnificent…
General Salesforce Marks Major Milestone with Landmark Innovation Day in Colombo
Global customer relationship management giant Salesforce has reaffirmed its dedication to Sri Lanka by hosting its first-ever Innovation Day in Colombo,…
General Sri Lanka Responds to UN Questions Over Extension of Judges' Retirement Age
Sri Lanka has formally responded to concerns raised by the United Nations regarding the government's decision to extend the retirement age of judges, according…
General Pat Cummins Joins Growing Wave of Cricketers Calling for Humane Treatment of Imran Khan
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the latest prominent international cricketer to speak out in support of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran…
General English Cricket Fan's Dream Sri Lanka Test Trip Ends in Humiliation After 10-Month Wait
For most cricket enthusiasts, travelling halfway across the world to watch their beloved team play is the stuff of dreams. For one dedicated England supporter,…
General Asia Pacific Lions Face Northampton Saints in Thrilling Encounter During Historic Sri Lanka Tour
The Northampton Saints' landmark tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 produced another memorable chapter as the visiting English rugby side took on the Asia Pacific Lions…
General Seven Flood Victims' Bodies Carried Across Nepal Border Into India by Raging Rivers
Flash Flood Toll Rises as Rivers Carry Victims Into Neighbouring India Seven bodies believed to be those of victims swept away by Nepal's deadly flash floods…
General South African Star Marizanne Kapp Speaks Out Against Transgender Cricketer's Inclusion in Women's Cricket
South African cricket icon Marizanne Kapp has voiced fierce opposition to Cricket Australia's decision to allow transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar to…
General Australian Woman Gives Birth to Twins With Two Completely Different Sets of Biological Parents
In a remarkable and extraordinarily rare medical event, an Australian woman has given birth to twins who share no biological connection with each other — a…
General Brazen Daylight Heist: $4 Million Diamond Necklace Snatched from Vienna Museum
Authorities have launched an international manhunt following a daring theft in which two men made off with a diamond necklace valued at more than four million…