General Princess Diana's Iconic 'Revenge Dress' Set to Fetch Millions at Auction
A Symbol of Defiance Heads to the Auction Block One of the most talked-about garments in modern royal history — the black off-shoulder gown famously worn by…
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General Prenatal Paracetamol Use Linked to Reduced Reproductive Organ Size in Baby Girls, Study Finds
Expectant mothers who take paracetamol during pregnancy may be unknowingly affecting the future fertility of their unborn daughters, according to new research…
General MAS Holdings Unveils Team Sri Lanka Kits Ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Sri Lanka's home-grown apparel giant MAS Holdings has officially unveiled the national team's sporting kits for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games,…
General Beyond the Numbers: Sri Lanka's Deepening Elephant Crisis Demands Urgent Attention
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening crisis in its relationship with wild elephants, and conservationists warn that public debate over precise casualty figures is…
General Sri Lanka's Power Grid Under Pressure as Rooftop Solar Boom Creates New Engineering Headache
Rapid Growth in Rooftop Solar Raises Stability Concerns Sri Lanka's electricity grid is facing a fresh and increasingly complex technical challenge as the…
General Brandix CEO Urges Customs Pre-Clearance Reform to Safeguard Sri Lanka's Export Competitiveness
The head of one of Sri Lanka's largest apparel exporters has issued a strong call for the introduction of Customs pre-clearance mechanisms, warning that the…
General Catholic Bishops Demand Independent Inquiry into Chemmani Mass Grave Site in Jaffna
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has issued a formal appeal urging authorities to conduct an impartial and transparent investigation into…
General Scientists Warn: Drinking Scalding Hot Beverages Could Triple Your Risk of Oesophageal Cancer
A new scientific study has raised serious concerns about a habit many Sri Lankans share daily — drinking piping hot tea or coffee — warning that consuming…
General Global Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 as Middle East Conflict Deepens
Global oil prices continued their upward march on Friday, with Brent crude edging closer to the $110 per barrel mark as escalating military conflict involving…
General Former Presidential Astrologer Spends Three Hours With Anti-Graft Investigators
Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena, the astrologer once closely associated with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and widely regarded as a figure of significant…
General Softlogic Glomark's "Better Life" Campaign Strikes Gold at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
Softlogic Glomark has earned top honours at the prestigious Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026 awards, with its "Better Life" campaign clinching the coveted Gold award…
General Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Called to Appear Before FCID
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), according to reports…
General Two Children Dead After Hand Grenade Hurled at Dehiwala Residence
Two young children have lost their lives following a hand grenade attack on a private residence in Dehiwala, in a shocking incident that has sent waves of…
General Namal Rajapaksa Raises Alarm Over 120,000 MT of Coal Worth Rs. 4.62 Billion Allegedly Missing from Imported Shipments
SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has raised serious concerns in Parliament over what he described as a massive disappearance of…
General Sri Lanka Doubles Death Compensation for Migrant Workers to Rs. 2 Million
Sri Lankan migrant workers and their families have received a significant boost in financial protection, with the government announcing an increase in death…
General Sri Lanka Makes History with First European Export of Locally Manufactured Amphibious Vessel
A landmark achievement for Sri Lanka's maritime manufacturing sector Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in its industrial and export history,…
General Ex-AASL Director Sparks Controversy Over Aircraft Deal Commissions
A former Director of Airport and Aviation Services Lanka (AASL) has sparked controversy after publicly defending the practice of paying commissions in aircraft…
General Sri Lanka Police Open Internal Inquiry into Handling of Pakistan Drug Container Case
Internal Probe Launched Amid Concerns Over Investigation Gaps Sri Lanka Police have initiated an internal investigation following the identification of serious…
General President Dissanayake Meets Cardinal Ranjith to Address Easter Sunday Investigation and Path to National Unity
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a significant meeting with senior Catholic clergy, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of…
General Dhananjaya de Silva Facing Axe as Sri Lanka Test Captain After India Series Defeat
Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva is set to be stripped of his leadership role following a disappointing home series loss to India last month,…
General Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties with the United Arab Emirates
Algeria has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant deterioration in ties between the two Arab…
General Ne-Yo Disputes $300,000 Lawsuit Over Cancelled Sri Lanka Concert
R&B Star Disputes Claims Over Failed Colombo Show American R&B superstar Ne-Yo has filed a legal response pushing back against a lawsuit brought by a Sri…
General Hemal Ranasinghe Released After Settlement in Film Critic Assault Case
Sri Lankan actor Hemal Ranasinghe has been released under a set of conditions following a settlement reached in connection with an alleged assault on film…
General Sri Lanka's Yala Season Delivers Better Harvests, Easing Food Availability Concerns Despite Dry Spell
Sri Lanka's food security outlook has shown signs of improvement following a stronger-than-expected Yala harvest season, even as the island nation continues to…