General Corruption and Systemic Failures Cripple Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Sector
Aviation Authority Under Scrutiny Sri Lanka's civil aviation sector is facing a deepening crisis, plagued by widespread corruption and systemic failures that…
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General CLA President Flags Four Key Concerns Over Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment Constitutional Hearing
Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has released a formal report raising serious concerns about the procedural conduct of hearings…
General Shavendra Silva Denies War Crimes Label, Defends Role in Ending Sri Lanka's Civil War
Retired General Shavendra Silva, who served as both Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff, has firmly rejected allegations of war crimes, insisting that he…
General Harshitha's Cool Head Steers Sri Lanka Women Into Asia Cup Semifinals
Sri Lanka's women cricketers are fast building a case for themselves as genuine World Cup contenders, delivering yet another impressive performance to advance…
General Iran's State Tanker Fleet Gathers Off Sri Lanka Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
A significant concentration of Iranian state-owned oil tankers has been observed gathering in waters off Sri Lanka, raising eyebrows among regional maritime…
General Sri Lankan Court Orders Destruction of 8,500 Counterfeit Bottles in Avissawella Brand Fraud Case
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has successfully prosecuted a company based in Seethawaka, Avissawella, after it was found to be producing goods under a…
General CA Sri Lanka Launches Language School to Equip Professionals for Global Success
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has taken a significant step towards equipping local professionals with the multilingual…
General Indonesia Volcano Eruption Traps 270,000 People as Flights Cancelled and Evacuations Ordered
A powerful volcanic eruption in Indonesia has left approximately 270,000 people stranded, disrupting air travel and forcing mass evacuations across the…
General Supreme Court Grants Yoshitha Rajapaksa Permission to Withdraw Appeal
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted permission to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to withdraw an appeal he had previously…
General Highway Ministry Exposes Alleged 99-Year Welipenna Service Area Lease for Just Rs. 10,000 Annually
Transport Minister Raises Alarm Over Controversial Long-Term Lease Deal Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has made a…
General Colombo Court Refuses CID Bid to Restrict Dilantha Malagamuwa's Travel
The Colombo Magistrate's Court has turned down a request made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to impose an overseas travel ban on prominent…
General Thirteen Sri Lankans Detained After Unsuccessful Bid to Enter India Illegally
Thirteen Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested following a failed attempt to illegally enter India, authorities confirmed, highlighting ongoing concerns over…
General Russian Airlines Ramp Up Sri Lanka Capacity With Nearly 50,000 Winter Season Seats
Russian airlines are significantly boosting their flight capacity to Sri Lanka this winter, collectively offering close to 50,000 seats into the island nation…
General Salesforce Commits to Sri Lanka's Digital Future in Landmark Long-Term Partnership Signal
Global Tech Giant Eyes Sri Lanka as a Key Digital Economy Partner Global customer relationship management (CRM) powerhouse Salesforce has signalled a strong…
General Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Climb to USD 6,905 Million in Latest Update
Sri Lanka's foreign reserves have risen to USD 6,905 million, marking a notable improvement in the island nation's external financial position as the country…
General Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives in Sri Lanka to Strengthen Bilateral Defence Ties
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Sri Lanka in a significant diplomatic move aimed at deepening the longstanding defence and security…
General Pinnawala Zoo Celebrates World Cat Day with Debut of Three Leopard Cubs
Sri Lanka's Pinnawala Zoological Gardens marked World Cat Day in memorable fashion this year, introducing three newly born leopard cubs to the public in a…
General Airbus Representatives Testified Four Times in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister Reveals
Airbus officials have appeared before Sri Lankan authorities on four separate occasions to provide evidence in connection with an ongoing investigation, a…
General Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero Remanded Until Tomorrow Following Batticaloa Arrest
Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, a Buddhist monk arrested by the Batticaloa Police earlier today, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow, the 8th,…
General Namal Rajapaksa Granted Special Arrangements Inside Prison Following Remand
Sri Lanka's prominent opposition figure and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Namal Rajapaksa, who was recently taken into remand custody, has been…
General Sri Lanka Achieves Historic Milestone with Record 467,000 Blood Donations in 2025
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its healthcare history, recording the highest number of blood donations ever collected in a single year, with…
General Sri Lanka Calls on Farmers to Adapt Cultivation Practices as El Niño Threatens Dry Season Harvests
Sri Lankan authorities are urging farmers across the island to adjust their cultivation schedules and irrigation methods in response to the growing threat…
General IMF Mission to Arrive in Sri Lanka Next Week for Seventh Programme Review
An International Monetary Fund staff team is set to travel to Sri Lanka from 10 to 23 September 2026, the Fund's Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan…
General UN Report Reveals Sri Lanka Still Falling Short on Post-War Justice, Says HRW
Seventeen years after the conclusion of Sri Lanka's devastating civil war, the United Nations has found that the country has made little to no meaningful…