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…
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General Sri Lanka's Reservoir Levels Fall to 47% as Dry Conditions Persist
Water Storage Across National Reservoirs Declines Sharply Sri Lanka's Irrigation Department has reported a significant drop in water storage levels across the…
General Sri Lanka to Launch Nationwide Five-Day Dengue Eradication Drive Across 62 Health Divisions
Sri Lanka is set to roll out a major nationwide effort to combat the persistent threat of dengue fever, with authorities announcing a special five-day national…
General Sun Siyam Pasikudah Poised to Ride Sri Lanka's Global Wellness Tourism Wave
Sri Lanka's growing reputation as a premier wellness travel destination is set to open significant doors for the hospitality industry, with Sun Siyam Pasikudah…
General DFCC Bank Set to List 13% Debentures on Colombo Stock Exchange
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank has received in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to list its 13 percent debentures, marking a notable development…
General Sri Lanka Clinch Historic Gold in CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship in Bhutan
Sri Lanka has scripted a landmark moment in the nation's sporting history by claiming the gold medal at the CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship held in Bhutan,…
General Sri Lanka Eyes Nigerian Crude Oil in Fresh Drive to Diversify Energy Sources
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to Conduct Refinery Tests Sri Lanka is moving to evaluate Nigerian crude oil as part of broader efforts to diversify its energy…
General Renegotiating Plantation Leases Early Could Scare Off Foreign Investment, Warns Advocata Institute
Sri Lanka's Advocata Institute has cautioned that any move to prematurely renegotiate lease agreements held by Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) could set a…
General Government Touts Economic Recovery as Ordinary Sri Lankans Continue to Bear the Brunt of Austerity
The Sri Lankan government has been loudly proclaiming success in its economic recovery programme, pointing to improving macroeconomic indicators as evidence…
General Sajith Calls for Integrated National Resilience Strategy Covering Democracy, Economy and Climate
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on Sri Lanka to establish a comprehensive national resilience framework that brings together democratic…
General ICE Narcotics Discovered in Belongings of Road Accident Victims in Sri Lanka
Authorities have uncovered a quantity of ICE narcotics hidden within the personal belongings of individuals involved in a road accident, raising serious…
General Six Killed as Building Collapses in India, Several Still Feared Trapped Beneath Rubble
At least six people have lost their lives following a building collapse in India, with rescue teams racing against time to reach those still believed to be…
General Vehicle Slams Into Central Barrier on Southern Expressway Near 32km Mark
A car travelling from Colombo towards Galle has crashed into the safety fence dividing the carriageway on the Southern Expressway, authorities confirmed. The…
General Thailand Scraps Visa-Free Access for Sri Lankan Passport Holders
Sri Lankan travellers planning trips to Thailand will now need to secure a visa in advance, following Bangkok's decision to revoke the visa-free entry…
General Sri Lanka's Apparel Sector Under Pressure as Global Headwinds, Competition and Demand Shifts Bite
Sri Lanka's apparel industry, long regarded as one of the country's most resilient export pillars, is facing a convergence of serious challenges that threaten…
General NDB's Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Scandal Raises Deeper Questions About Systemic Accountability
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) finds itself at the centre of an intensifying public debate as questions over its internal financial irregularities —…
General No More "Cops & Robbers": How President AKD Is Taking Aim at Sri Lanka's Deep-Rooted Culture of Impunity
For decades, Sri Lanka has been haunted by a troubling pattern — powerful figures accused of corruption, abuse, and criminal conduct walking free while…
General Ranil Warns of Democratic Backsliding as UNP Marks 80 Years
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has levelled serious allegations against the current government, accusing it of deliberately working to erode Sri Lanka's…
General Canberra's Little Lanka: The Sri Lankan Dining Experience That's Winning Over Australia's Capital
A Taste of the Island Nation in the Heart of Canberra Sri Lankan cuisine is earning well-deserved recognition on the international food scene, and a restaurant…
General JVP and UNP Lock Horns Over Namal Rajapaksa Arrest in Political Storm
A sharp political confrontation has erupted between the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and the United National Party following the arrest and remand of Sri Lanka…
General Samarawickrama Scripts Stunning Fightback as Sri Lanka Snatch Victory From the Jaws of Defeat
In a dramatic display of nerve and skill, Sri Lanka pulled off a remarkable comeback victory after being reduced to a precarious 44 for 5 while chasing a…
General Sri Lanka Roar Into Semi-Finals as Cricket World Celebrates
A Nation Erupts in Joy Sri Lanka have stormed into the semi-finals of an international cricket tournament, sending waves of excitement across the island and…
General Sri Lanka Surge Into Semi-Finals, Sending Nation Into Sporting Frenzy
Sri Lanka have stormed into the semi-finals of their ongoing tournament, sending shockwaves through the sporting world and igniting a wave of celebration…
General Choka Malli' Flees to Thailand Hours Before Supreme Court Slaps Travel Ban
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, widely known by his alias 'Choka Malli' , had already departed the country for…