General World's Youngest Traveller to Visit Every Country Says Sri Lanka "Has My Heart
A Globe-Trotter's Love for the Pearl of the Indian Ocean Sri Lanka has captured the heart of a remarkable young adventurer who has achieved the extraordinary…
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General Bay One Residences Rises: Sri Lanka's First Luxury Homes in Port City Colombo Take Shape
Construction work on Bay One Residences Colombo, the first luxury residential development within the Port City Colombo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is making…
General Sri Lanka's Betel Leaf Exports Hit Hard as Pakistan Imposes Heavy Tariffs
Sri Lanka's betel leaf export industry is facing a significant downturn, with shipments to Pakistan declining sharply following the imposition of steep import…
General NMRA Considers Local Testing of 160,000 Rejected Filgrastim Injections Over Labelling Concerns
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) is examining whether a consignment of 160,000 Filgrastim injections, which were rejected due to labelling…
General Police Uncover Illegal Cannabis and Hashish Cultivation Operation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have discovered an attempt to cultivate illegal narcotics, including hashish and marijuana, within the country, raising fresh concerns…
General Namal Rajapaksa Quotes Mandela in Defiant Message Issued From Remand Custody
Former Sports Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) heavyweight Namal Rajapaksa has issued a message from behind bars, turning to the iconic words of…
General Police Fire on Van After Driver Allegedly Ignores Stop Order
A police shooting incident has taken place after a van driver allegedly refused to comply with an order to stop, prompting officers to open fire on the…
General Sri Lanka Navy Arrests Two in Mannar Over Illegal Ambergris Possession
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended two suspects found in possession of ambergris in the Mannar district, authorities confirmed, as naval forces continue their…
General Sri Lanka Enters New Energy Era as First Battery Storage System Goes Online
Landmark Step Towards Energy Independence Sri Lanka has taken a significant step forward in modernising its power sector with the commissioning of the…
General AKD Declares Zero Tolerance: "Not Even My Mother or Grandmother Will Be Above the Law
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a stern warning that no one will be exempt from the law under his administration, emphasising that family ties —…
General Burnt Coconut Bait Leads Scientists to Discover New Endemic Species in Sri Lanka
In an extraordinary scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered a species entirely new to science in Sri Lanka — and the unlikely hero of the story is…
General Trump Expresses Support for a United Ireland in Surprising Diplomatic Statement
United States President Donald Trump has said he would "love" to see a united Ireland, in a statement that has drawn significant attention from political…
General PM Harini Amarasuriya Represents Sri Lanka at Historic Food Systems Summit in Bhutan
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has participated in the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, held in the Kingdom of Bhutan,…
General Sri Lanka Raises Rs. 120 Billion Through Medium and Long-Term Government Bond Auction
Sri Lanka's government has successfully raised Rs. 120 billion through the sale of Treasury bonds maturing in 2030, 2034, and 2037, in a move aimed at managing…
General Sri Lanka to Overhaul SIM Card Registration Rules in Major Policy Shift
New Regulations Set to Transform How Sri Lankans Register Mobile SIM Cards Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce significant changes to the way SIM cards are…
General Father Lion Returns": Viral SLPP Video Builds Buzz Around Mahinda Rajapaksa's Upcoming Rally
A promotional video circulating widely on social media has captured the attention of Sri Lankan political observers ahead of an upcoming Sri Lanka Podujana…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Hold Steady at USD 6.9 Billion as August Remittances Surge to USD 748.6 Million
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves have stabilised at USD 6.9 billion, signalling continued economic resilience as the island nation presses forward with…
General CPC Holds Firm on Fuel Prices Amid Rising Global Oil Costs
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that it will not be raising domestic fuel prices in the immediate term, even as global oil prices continue…
General Government Pledges Rs. 65 Billion to Transform 26 Sri Lankan Cities Under 'Life Cities' Initiative
The Sri Lankan government has unveiled an ambitious urban development programme, committing Rs. 65 billion to modernise 26 cities across the island under a…
General IMF Launches Seventh Review Talks With Sri Lanka Under Ongoing Bailout Programme
The International Monetary Fund has commenced discussions with Sri Lanka as part of the seventh review of the country's ongoing economic recovery programme,…
General Spinners Set to Steal the Show as Sri Lanka and India Clash for Asia Cup Glory
A Spinner's Battle Awaits in the Asia Cup Final The stage is set for one of cricket's most anticipated regional showdowns, as Sri Lanka and India prepare to…
General Tragedy Strikes Valachchenai Temple Festival as 13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Firework Explosion
A 13-year-old boy has lost his life following a fatal firework accident that occurred during an annual religious festival held at a temple in Valachchenai,…
General Sri Lanka Stands Alone as Only Nation With Improved Perception of UN in Global Survey
Sri Lanka has emerged as the sole country to record an improvement in public perception of the United Nations among 37 nations surveyed in a major…
General Sri Lanka Plans Groundbreaking Universal Basic AI Programme to Stem Digital Dollar Outflow
Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of launching what could become the world's first universal basic artificial intelligence pilot programme, an ambitious…