General Sri Lanka's Malay Language Faces the Silent Threat of Extinction
A Language Born From History, Dying in the Present Tucked quietly within Sri Lanka's rich tapestry of cultures and communities lies a linguistic treasure that…
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General Sri Lanka's Pharmaceutical Sector Eyes Massive Share of US$1.8 Trillion Global Market
Sri Lanka's pharmaceutical industry is positioning itself to compete on the world stage, setting its sights on the global pharmaceutical market valued at a…
General Sri Lanka Crosses 1.3 Million Tourist Arrivals Milestone in 2026
Island Nation Records Strong Tourism Recovery Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in its tourism sector, recording more than 1.3 million visitor…
General Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to ASEAN Peace Treaty at Historic 50th Anniversary Summit in Manila
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its dedication to regional peace and cooperation with Southeast Asia, as Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath represented the island nation…
General Sri Lanka Rolls Out Mass Integrity Oath for Public Officials Amid Scepticism Over Real Impact
Tens of thousands of public servants across Sri Lanka last week participated in a nationwide ceremony in which they raised their right hands and recited a…
General Saudi Arabia and US Launch Coordinated Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq
Saudi Arabia has conducted targeted military strikes against Iran-backed armed groups operating in Iraq, carrying out the operations in close coordination with…
General Police Constable Found Dead at Walana Station in Suspected Suicide
A 28-year-old police constable attached to the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Force has died in what authorities are treating as a suicide, police…
General Rule of Law or Rule of Convenience? Sri Lanka's Political Double Standards Under Scrutiny
There is a troubling pattern that has long defined Sri Lankan politics — and indeed the broader political culture across much of the world — where those who…
General Sri Lanka Marks Esala Full Moon Poya in Nationwide Buddhist Observances
Buddhists across Sri Lanka are observing the sacred Esala Full Moon Poya Day, one of the most significant religious occasions in the Theravada Buddhist…
General Sri Lanka Women Cruise to Comfortable Victory on the Back of Samarawickrama and Perera Brilliance
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team secured a convincing win, with standout performances from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera proving to be the…
General Sri Lanka Customs Hits Revenue Target for Seventh Consecutive Month in July
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a remarkable seventh consecutive month of exceeding its revenue targets, with the department surpassing its goal once again in…
General S&P Global Affirms Stable Rating for Sri Lanka, Citing Economic Resilience
Credit Rating Agency Holds Steady on Sri Lanka Outlook Global credit rating agency S&P Global has maintained its stable rating for Sri Lanka, pointing to signs…
General Sri Lanka Turns to Oaths and Pledges in Battle Against Corruption and Inefficiency
A New Approach to an Old Problem In what critics may describe as a symbolic gesture rather than a structural solution, Sri Lanka's latest weapon in the…
General NPP Takes Aim at Bar Association Amid Internal Dissent Over Controversial Plan
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) found itself in the crosshairs of the ruling National People's Power (NPP) government this week, even as the…
General Five Lives Lost in Separate Road Accidents Across Sri Lanka
Five people, including four motorcyclists, lost their lives in a series of unrelated road accidents reported across Sri Lanka on July 28, highlighting the…
General Kanjipani Imran Associate Ratmalane Saima Arrested in Malaysia
A key associate of notorious suspected organised crime figure Kanjipani Imran has been apprehended in Malaysia, Sri Lankan authorities have confirmed. The…
General Sri Lanka Weather Update: Mostly Dry Conditions Expected Across the Island on 29 July
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, predicting mainly dry conditions across much of Sri Lanka throughout…
General Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Rolls Out the Red Carpet for 2026 Intake with Sports and Celebration
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) has given its newest cohort of students a memorable welcome, marking the start of their academic journey with two…
General Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 1.3 Million Tourists in 2026, Marking Strong Recovery for Island's Tourism Sector
Island Nation Records Landmark Tourism Milestone Sri Lanka has crossed a significant threshold in its tourism recovery journey, with international visitor…
General Sri Lanka-China Bamboo Project Targets Human-Elephant Conflict
China has expressed its support for an innovative proposal to use bamboo as a natural barrier to address the long-standing human-elephant conflict in Sri…
General Sri Lanka Clinch ODI Series Against Pakistan in Clinical Fashion
Lanka Prove Too Strong for Pakistan in One-Day Series Sri Lanka have demonstrated their growing dominance in one-day international cricket by clinching the ODI…
General Sri Lanka's Pharmaceutical Industry Eyes Massive Slice of US$1.8 Trillion Global Market
Sri Lanka's pharmaceutical sector is setting its ambitions firmly on the international stage, with local industry players positioning the country to compete in…
General S&P Affirms Sri Lanka's 'CCC+/C' Sovereign Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook
Global rating agency maintains Sri Lanka's sovereign credit standing Global credit rating agency S&P has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's sovereign credit ratings at…
General President AKD Maps Out Seven National Priorities and Rs. 2 Trillion Development Push for 2027
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has laid out an ambitious national agenda for 2027, identifying seven key priorities that will guide the Government's…