General Welikade Prison Officer Nabbed for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs Hidden in Shoes
A prison officer attached to Welikade Prison has been taken into custody after he was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility concealed…
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General Railway Unions Set to Launch Two-Day Strike Action, Disrupting Train Services
Commuters across Sri Lanka are bracing for significant disruptions to train services as several railway unions have announced their intention to proceed with a…
General Aravinda de Silva's Mother Passes Away, Cricket Legend in Mourning
Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva is in mourning following the passing of his beloved mother, Rani de Silva, who was widely regarded as a cherished…
General Cricket Injury Exposes Alarming Gaps in Sri Lanka Cricket's Medical Preparedness
The adequacy of medical support at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) domestic tournaments has come under intense scrutiny following an injury incident involving…
General From Cricket Pitches to Olympic Podiums: Dinesh Pathirage Sets Sights on Gold for Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan athlete who once chased leather on cricket fields has now set his ambitions on a far grander stage — the Olympic Games. Dinesh Pathirage, having…
General Sri Lanka Asserts Sovereignty at UNHRC: 'Development Is Not Charity
Sri Lanka has delivered a firm and pointed message to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), declaring that development assistance extended to…
General SLPP Organiser Sagara Kariyawasam Defends Alcohol Use at Party Rallies
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) organiser Sagara Kariyawasam has sparked controversy after publicly stating that the party cannot instruct supporters to…
General Point Pedro Residents Stage Protest Demanding Removal of Military Camps from Northern Sri Lanka
Demonstrators gather in Point Pedro to voice long-standing grievances over military presence Residents of Point Pedro in the Jaffna District took to the…
General Tourist's Surprise Encounter With Sri Lankan Bat Captures the Internet's Attention
A tourist visiting Sri Lanka has found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after a bat unexpectedly clung to him during his trip, with…
General European Banks Rush to Repatriate Gold Reserves From the United States
A quiet but significant shift in global financial confidence A growing number of European financial institutions and central banks are quietly moving their…
General Indian Pacer Hit With Fine After Women's Asia Cup 2026 Victory
An Indian pace bowler has been handed a ten percent fine following India's triumph at the Women's Asia Cup 2026, casting a minor shadow over what was otherwise…
General England to Host Sri Lanka for Exciting T20 and ODI Series in 2026
Cricket fans in Sri Lanka have plenty to look forward to as the national side is set to tour England in 2026 for a series featuring both Twenty20…
General SLMC National List MP Abdul Wahid Steps Down from Parliament
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has formally tendered his resignation from Parliament, marking a notable…
General Meteorology Department Issues Red Alert Lightning Warnings Across 20 Districts
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory, placing 20 districts across the island under red alert as dangerous weather…
General Sri Lanka Railway Crisis: Nearly Half of Nation's Train Engines Out of Service
Operational Shortfall Raises Serious Concerns Over Rail Network Reliability Sri Lanka's Railway Department is grappling with a severe operational crisis after…
General NPP Rallies Continue Despite Election Victory, Deputy Minister Explains Why
Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has shed light on why the National People's Power (NPP) government continues to hold public rallies even after successfully…
General NPP Lawmaker Slams Namal Rajapaksa Over Nelson Mandela Quote, Calls Comparison Inappropriate
National People's Power (NPP) parliamentarian Dr. Najith Indika has launched a sharp attack on Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa,…
General Buddhist Monks Stage Protest Outside Embilipitiya Religious Institution Over Alleged Conversion Activities
A group of Buddhist monks descended on a religious institution in Embilipitiya today, surrounding the premises in protest over allegations that the facility…
General Boris Johnson's Ukraine Train Visit Ends in Near-Miss as Russian Strike Hits Station
Close Call for Former British PM During Ukraine Visit Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson narrowly escaped danger during a visit to Ukraine after…
General India Claim Asia Cup Glory But Trophy Ceremony Absent Once Again
Victory Without Celebration: A Familiar Scene India have won the Asia Cup, but the triumph was once again accompanied by an all-too-familiar disappointment —…
General Rupee Slips Against Dollar as Selling Rate Climbs to Rs. 333 at Commercial Banks
The Sri Lankan rupee has edged lower against the US dollar at commercial banks across the country, with the greenback's selling rate rising to Rs. 333 as of…
General Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa to Face FCID Questioning Over Rs. 10 Million CT Scanner Deposit
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is set to be summoned before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for questioning in connection with…
General Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra Walk Free as Court Acquits Pair Over Mrs. Sri Lanka Crown Controversy
Former Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and fellow pageant figure Chula Padmendra have been acquitted by a Sri Lankan court in connection with the widely publicised…
General Oil Prices Surge Over $3 a Barrel Following Fresh Strikes on Saudi Arabia and Hormuz Strait
Global oil prices shot up by more than three US dollars per barrel when markets opened on Monday, rattled by a fresh wave of strikes targeting Saudi Arabia and…