General Body of Missing Teenage Girl Discovered at Balangoda Quarry
The body of a teenage girl who had been reported missing has been recovered from a quarry in the Balangoda area, according to authorities. The grim discovery…
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General Sri Lanka to Introduce House Arrest Legislation as Prisons Buckle Under Overcrowding Crisis
The Sri Lankan government is moving to introduce a house arrest law as part of efforts to address the chronic overcrowding plaguing the country's prison…
General Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Surpass US$ 9 Billion in First Six Months of 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded a significant milestone in its trade performance, with total export earnings surpassing US$ 9 billion during the first half of 2026,…
General Sri Lanka Secures Favourable 10% US Tariff Rate Amid Forced Labour Trade Reforms
Sri Lanka has been assigned a 10% tariff rate by the United States, a development that trade observers are linking to the island nation's progress in…
General Indian Education Minister Steps Down Amid Student Outcry Over Exam Scandals
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has tendered his resignation following sustained pressure from student protesters who took to the streets across…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Death Toll Climbs to 61 Amid Rising Case Count
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue situation this year, with the number of deaths attributed to the mosquito-borne disease climbing to 61, health…
General Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Girl Recovered from Balangoda Quarry
The search for a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing earlier this week came to a tragic end after her body was discovered inside a quarry in the…
General Foreign National Nabbed with Rs. 100 Million Worth of Cocaine in Sri Lanka
Major Drug Bust as Authorities Apprehend Foreign Suspect Sri Lankan authorities have made a significant drug-related arrest after a foreign national was taken…
General Two Suspects Wanted Over Wattala Shooting Nabbed in India After Illegal Sea Crossing
Two Sri Lankan nationals suspected of involvement in a shooting incident in Wattala have been arrested in India after allegedly fleeing the country illegally…
General Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Hails US Tariff Cut as Boost for Sri Lankan Exports
Chamber Welcomes Positive Development in Trade Relations The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has expressed its welcome of a reduction in the labour-related tariff…
General No-Confidence Motion Against Minister Nanayakkara Fails in Parliament, But Questions Linger for All Sides
A no-confidence motion against Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara was debated and subsequently defeated in Parliament on Friday, in…
General Sri Lanka Locks In 10% US Tariff Rate as Apparel Industry Hails Government's Diplomatic Win
Sri Lanka has secured a favourable 10% tariff rate under United States trade policy following the conclusion of Section 301 investigations conducted by the…
General Supreme Court to Hear Petition Over Namal Rajapaksa's Alleged Unpaid Rs. 2.68 Million Electricity Bill
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has scheduled a hearing for December 4 regarding a fundamental rights petition that raises serious questions about alleged…
General Eight Dead Including Six Children in Michigan Home After Fire and Suspected Shootings
Eight people, including six children, have been found dead inside a home in the United States state of Michigan following a fire, with investigators…
General Two Maldivian Nationals Nabbed in Sri Lanka on Drug Smuggling Charges
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested two Maldivian nationals in connection with drug smuggling, in a development that underscores growing concerns over…
General Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Hails US Tariff Cut as Major Win for Sri Lankan Exports
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has expressed its warm welcome to the recent reduction in United States tariffs, describing the development as a significant…
General President Orders Plan to Give Unused State Land to Returning Sri Lankan Migrant Workers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed relevant government authorities to develop a structured programme that would allocate underutilised state land…
General BASL Fires Back at NPP MP Over 'Political Deal' Allegations, Demands Claim Be Repeated Outside Parliament
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has issued a firm rebuttal to allegations levelled in Parliament by National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament…
General Sri Lanka Locks In 10% US Tariff Rate as Apparel Industry Hails Government's Swift Diplomacy
Sri Lanka has successfully secured a 10% tariff rate on exports to the United States, delivering a significant boost to the island nation's trade outlook amid…
General Two Suspects Linked to Wattala Shooting Nabbed Across the Border in India
Two individuals suspected of involvement in a shooting incident in Wattala have been arrested in India, authorities have confirmed, marking a significant…
General ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Ousted Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Landmark Vote
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor Karim Khan has been removed from his position following a vote by the Assembly of States Parties, his legal…
General Showers and Strong Winds Expected Across Several Sri Lankan Provinces Today
Residents in several parts of Sri Lanka should prepare for unsettled weather conditions today, with showers and strong winds forecast across a number of…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 80,000 With Nearly 2,400 New Infections Daily
Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe and worsening dengue outbreak, with the total number of confirmed infections for the year surpassing the 80,000 mark,…
General Sri Lanka Secures Lower 10% US Tariff Rate Following Forced Labour Import Restrictions
Forced Labour Ban Unlocks Reduced Tariff Treatment for Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has qualified for a reduced United States tariff rate of 10 percent, following the…