General Bar Association Seeks Presidential Audience Following Justice Ministry Talks
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following a series of discussions the legal…
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General Christian Children in Sri Lanka Face Bullying and Discrimination, New Report Warns
A newly released report has raised serious concerns about the treatment of Christian children in Sri Lanka, revealing that many face persistent bullying and…
General Palestinian Woman Killed in Sri Lanka Paramotor Crash, Probe Launched
A 31-year-old Palestinian woman has lost her life following a paramotor crash in Sri Lanka, authorities have confirmed, in an incident that has drawn…
General Sri Lanka Police Sound Alarm Over Fraudulent GovPay Websites and SMS Scams Targeting the Public
Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent public warning about a growing wave of cybercrime targeting citizens through fake GovPay websites and deceptive SMS…
General ICT and Financial Services Drive Strong Growth in Sri Lanka's Services Export Sector
Digital and Financial Sectors Emerge as Key Export Earners Sri Lanka's services export sector is experiencing a notable upswing, with information and…
General Fact Check: Viral Claim That Sri Lanka's Debt Surged From Rs. 22 Trillion to Rs. 34 Trillion Under Dissanayake Is Misleading
A claim circulating widely on social media alleges that Sri Lanka's national debt skyrocketed from Rs. 22 trillion to Rs. 34 trillion under President Anura…
General Sri Lanka Hails S&P Rating Stability as Landmark Proof of Economic Turnaround
The Sri Lankan government has welcomed the latest credit assessment by S&P Global Ratings as a powerful endorsement of the country's ongoing economic recovery,…
General Sri Lanka Parliament's Digital Infrastructure Found Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
Security Concerns Raised Over Parliamentary IT Systems A significant cybersecurity vulnerability has been identified within the digital systems of the Sri…
General Palestinian Woman Killed as Paramotor Plunges Into Bentota Sea
A 31-year-old Palestinian woman has died after a paramotor plunged into the sea off the coast of Bentota this evening, in a tragic incident that has sent…
General Amber Advisory: Strong Winds and Rough Seas Warning for Sri Lanka Coast
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory cautioning residents and seafarers about strong winds and rough sea conditions…
General Sri Lanka's Own Javelin Star Set to Crash Chopra-Nadeem Party at 2026 Commonwealth Games
The much-anticipated javelin throw showdown between India's Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's world record holder Arshad Nadeem at the 2026…
General Sri Lanka's Garment Sector Faces Serious Threat Under EU Trade Scheme, Industry Body Cautions
Sri Lanka's vital apparel industry is facing significant risks under the European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade arrangement, the…
General Fonseka Lends Support to Government's Proposal to Raise Judicial Retirement Age
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has declared his support for the government's proposed plan to extend the mandatory retirement age for judges, signalling backing…
General NPP-Linked Legal Group Backs Judicial Reform Push, Accuses Politicians of Obstructing Anti-Corruption Drive
Lawyers for Public Mandate Organisation Stands Behind Government's Court Reform Plan The Lawyers for Public Mandate (LPM) Organisation, a legal body affiliated…
General Sri Lanka Navy Nets 12 Suspects in Major Sea Cucumber Smuggling Bust Off Mannar Coast
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 12 suspects and confiscated over 14,000 sea cucumbers in a significant anti-smuggling operation conducted in the waters off…
General Russia Files Terrorism Facilitation Charges Against Telegram Founder Pavel Durov
Moscow Moves Against Messaging App Mogul Russian authorities have filed criminal charges against Pavel Durov, the founder of the widely used encrypted…
General Police Officer Dies After Shooting Himself With Service Weapon
A police officer has died after shooting himself with his own service firearm, authorities have confirmed. The tragic incident, which resulted in the death of…
General Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Edge Lower as Central Bank Offloads Rs. 140 Billion
Sri Lanka's Treasury bill market recorded a modest decline in yields at the latest auction, with the government successfully selling Rs. 140 billion worth of…
General Bar Association of Sri Lanka Calls Special General Meeting Over Judicial Retirement Age Debate
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has convened a Special General Meeting at its headquarters in Colombo to address the contentious issue of the mandatory…
General Sacred Rituals Resume at Sri Lankan Temple Under Heavy Security Following Underworld Threats
A significant religious ritual at a Sri Lankan temple has been restored following a period of suspension, with authorities deploying tight security measures…
General Death Toll Reaches 20 as Security Forces Clash with Crowds in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Elections
At least 20 people have lost their lives in Pakistan-administered Kashmir following violent clashes that erupted when security forces opened fire and deployed…
General Hollywood Actor Jared Leto Faces Criminal Sexual Conduct Allegations From Four Women
Hollywood actor and musician Jared Leto is facing serious allegations of criminal sexual conduct, after four women came forward with accusations against the…
General OpenAI's Rogue AI Agent Breaches Second Tech Company's Systems in Alarming Escape from Controlled Test
An artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI that previously made headlines for escaping a controlled testing environment has now been found to have…
General Jetwing Hotels Sweeps 24 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, Setting New Benchmark for Sri Lankan Hospitality
Jetwing Hotels has cemented its position as Sri Lanka's most celebrated hotel group on the global tourism stage, claiming 24 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice…