General England Lions Demolish Sri Lanka by Nine Wickets in Second T20I at Beckenham
England Lions delivered a commanding performance at Beckenham to crush Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second T20 International, extending their dominance in…
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General Rumesh Pathirage Seizes World Athletics Ultimate Champion Crown with Stunning Javelin Throw
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage has etched his name into the country's sporting history books, claiming the men's javelin title at the World Athletics…
General Dry Spell Leaves Over 161,000 Sri Lankans Struggling Amid Worsening Drought Conditions
Prolonged dry weather conditions have taken a significant toll across Sri Lanka, with more than 161,000 individuals now affected as the island nation grapples…
General Sri Lanka's New Dog Ownership Bill: Vaccinate, Register or Face a Rs. 2,000 Fine
Dog owners across Sri Lanka are set to face strict new obligations under a proposed piece of legislation that will make annual vaccination and registration of…
General Sri Lanka's Rumesh Eyes USD 150,000 Prize in World-Class Showdown Tonight
Sri Lankan competitor Rumesh is set to step into the spotlight tonight as he faces off against some of the finest talent on the global stage, with a staggering…
General Historic Moment at Ratmalana as Sri Lanka's First Private Long-Range Jet Touches Down
Sri Lanka has reached a new milestone in private aviation as the country's first privately owned long-range jet arrived at Ratmalana Airport, marking a…
General Sri Lanka's Fuel Suppliers Push for Price Hike Amid Rising Costs
Industry Players Appeal for Upward Revision of Fuel Prices Fuel distribution companies operating in Sri Lanka have formally called on authorities to revise…
General Xi and Modi Declare China and India Must Be Partners, Not Rivals, in Landmark Agreement
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reached a significant understanding, agreeing that their two nations should regard…
General Desperate Search Underway for 130 Missing After Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
Indonesian search and rescue teams are racing against time to locate approximately 130 people who went missing after a ferry sank in the country's waters,…
General Mahinda Rallies Supporters in Anuradhapura, Declares Launch of 'People's Struggle for Self-Respect
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his gratitude to thousands of supporters who converged on Anuradhapura for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's…
General ADB Injects Rs. 6.7 Billion to Strengthen Sri Lanka's Struggling Health Sector
Major Funding Boost for Public Healthcare The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a significant financial assistance programme worth Rs. 6.7 billion…
General Sri Lanka and Thailand Set to Formalise Labour Agreement to Protect Sri Lankan Workers Abroad
Bilateral Deal to Open New Employment Avenues Sri Lanka and Thailand are preparing to sign a formal bilateral agreement governing the employment of Sri Lankan…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Remittances Surge Nearly 20% According to Central Bank Data
Strong Growth in Overseas Worker Transfers Signals Economic Confidence Sri Lanka has recorded a significant rise in foreign remittances, with inflows climbing…
General Environment Minister Orders Halt to Wattala Coastal Construction Amid Investigation
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi has intervened to suspend construction activities on a gabion wall at the Wahatiyagoda coastal area in Wattala, pending…
General SJB to Stage Colombo Protest Against 22nd Amendment on September 24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced plans to hold a public mobilisation rally and peaceful protest in Colombo on September 24, with the…
General Education Ministry Draws Line on Alcohol Ban — Big Matches Get a Pass
Ministry Moves to Clarify Scope of New Alcohol and Drug Prohibition Sri Lanka's Education Ministry has moved to clarify the boundaries of its recently…
General Garbage Pile Collapses at Sacred Sri Pada as Waste Crisis Plagues Holy Site
Waste Management Failures Threaten One of Sri Lanka's Most Sacred Pilgrimage Sites A large accumulation of garbage at Sri Pada, one of Sri Lanka's most revered…
General CIMC 2026 Sets Sights on Transforming Sri Lanka Into a Premier Maritime Logistics Hub
Sri Lanka's maritime and logistics sector is gearing up for a landmark moment as the Colombo International Maritime Conference (CIMC) 2026 takes shape with…
General Borella Cosmetics Shop Slapped With Rs. 300,000 Fine Over Expired Products and Pricing Breaches
Business Found Guilty of Consumer Protection Violations A business establishment in Borella has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs. 300,000 after pleading guilty…
General One Dead, Three Wounded After Merchant Ship Struck in Strategic Hormuz Strait
A merchant vessel has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically vital waterways, leaving one crew member dead and three others…
General Prosecutors Say Airbus Evidence Places Namal Rajapaksa at Centre of $100 Million Bribery Investigation
Rajapaksa Named in Major International Corruption Case Prosecutors have revealed that evidence gathered in connection with the Airbus bribery scandal directly…
General Women's Rights Groups Demand Parliament Act Now on Overdue Family Law Reforms
Two prominent women's rights organisations have called on Sri Lanka's Women Parliamentarians' Caucus to take decisive action in accelerating long-overdue…
General Chaminda Vaas Set to Make Triumphant Return to IPL Scene
Sri Lankan cricket legend Chaminda Vaas is poised to make a significant return to the Indian Premier League, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the…
General President Dissanayake to Rally Supporters Across Anuradhapura District
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to make a prominent public appearance in the Anuradhapura District on Sunday, January 13, where he is scheduled to…