General CMTA Sounds Alarm Over Rs.40 Billion Revenue Leak in Sri Lanka's Auto Sector
The Ceylon Motor Traders' Association (CMTA) has issued an urgent appeal to authorities, calling for immediate action to address what it describes as a…
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General AKD and Mahinda Rajapaksa to Face Off With Rival Rallies in North Central Province
Two major political rallies are set to take place in the North Central Province this Saturday, pitching the ruling party and the opposition against each other…
General Father of Alleged Drug Trafficker Shiran Basik Nabbed Over Luxury Apartment Deal
The father of alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with the suspicious purchase of a high-value…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Past 97,000 in 2026
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue situation in 2026, with the National Dengue Control Unit reporting a total of 97,027 confirmed cases recorded…
General Saudi Arabia Denounces Houthi Strikes on Southern Civilian and Economic Sites After 73 Injured
Kingdom Issues Strong Condemnation Following Wave of Attacks Saudi Arabia has issued a forceful condemnation of a series of attacks carried out by Houthi…
General Remarkable Recovery: Sri Lanka Women Stun Pakistan to Reach Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team produced a stunning comeback victory against Pakistan in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup, winning by four wickets…
General Sri Lanka Kicks Off Ambitious 'Life Cities' Programme to Transform Urban Landscape
Government Launches First Phase of Landmark Urban Development Initiative Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards modernising its urban infrastructure…
General Rohingya Refugee Pleads With Sri Lanka to Release Detained Asylum Seekers
A Rohingya refugee has made an urgent appeal to Sri Lankan authorities, calling for the release of asylum seekers who remain in detention in the island nation,…
General US Praises Sri Lanka's Supply Chain Resilience as a Model for Global Trade
The United States has lauded Sri Lanka's economic resilience, suggesting that if global supply chains were built with the same level of robustness demonstrated…
General Probe Ordered Into Sasheendra Rajapaksa's Alleged Role in Moneragala Tank Bund Demolition
An official investigation has been ordered to determine whether former State Minister of Water Supply and Irrigation Sasheendra Rajapaksa played any role in…
General Union Assurance Shines at NAFLIA 2026 with Four National Honours
Union Assurance, widely recognised as Sri Lanka's longest-established private life insurance provider, has reinforced its standing as an industry leader by…
General Two Children Killed in Grenade Attack on Dehiwala Home as Underworld Violence Continues to Grip Sri Lanka
Two young children lost their lives in the early hours of Friday morning when a grenade was hurled at a residential property in Dehiwala, in yet another…
General Sri Lanka Fields 156 Athletes for 2026 Asian Games in Japan
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) has officially unveiled the national squad that will represent the island nation at the 20th Asian…
General Sri Lanka to Launch Groundbreaking Canal-Top Solar Energy Project Over Viyana Canal
A Pioneering Step Towards Renewable Energy Sri Lanka is preparing to embark on a landmark renewable energy initiative, with plans underway to install the…
General Mahinda Rajapaksa to Lead SLPP's 'Janasatana' Rally in Anuradhapura This Saturday
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is set to take centre stage at a major public rally organised by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in Anuradhapura this…
General Workers Uncover Massive Ammunition Cache at Historic Kandy Bungalow
A substantial cache of ammunition has been discovered at an old elite bungalow in the Kahapathwela area, falling under the Galagedara Police Division in the…
General Groundbreaking Robotic Heart Surgery Technology Arrives in Sri Lanka Through SS Innovations International
A New Era in Cardiac Care for Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's medical landscape has taken a significant leap forward as SS Innovations International (SSII), a pioneering…
General Ne-Yo Faces Lawsuit Over Cancelled Sri Lanka Concert and Alleged Retention of $284,000 Advance Payment
American R&B superstar Ne-Yo is facing legal action after allegedly cancelling a scheduled concert in Sri Lanka and failing to return an advance payment of…
General INS Sindurala Sets Sail for India After Landmark SLINEX 2026 Naval Exercise in Sri Lanka
The Indian Naval Ship Sindurala has departed Sri Lankan waters following the successful conclusion of the SLINEX 2026 bilateral naval exercise, marking another…
General Sri Lanka Face England Tour Match at Chelmsford in September 2026
Sri Lanka are set to take on a tour match fixture at Chelmsford as part of their England tour, with the game scheduled for September 11, 2026, under lights in…
General England Lions Demolish Sri Lanka in Stunning Nine-Wicket Rout, Chasing 118 in Just 7.2 Overs
England Lions delivered a breathtaking display of aggressive batting to crush Sri Lanka by nine wickets, overhauling a target of 118 runs in a scarcely…
General England Lions Demolish Sri Lanka in T20 Warm-Up with Crushing Nine-Wicket Victory
England Lions delivered a dominant display at Chelmsford, dismantling Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a T20 warm-up match that will leave the island nation's…
General Sri Lanka Women Storm Into Asia Cup Final Despite Fatima Sana's Heroic All-Round Display
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team has booked their place in the Asia Cup final after overcoming a spirited Pakistan side, despite a remarkable all-round…
General Sri Lanka Women Hold Their Nerve to Reach Final Despite Fatima Sana's Brilliant Double Strike
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team have secured their place in the final after a tense and hard-fought victory over Pakistan, withstanding a spirited performance…