General Indian Defence Minister to Arrive in Sri Lanka for Three-Day Official Visit
High-Level Defence Delegation Expected to Strengthen Bilateral Ties India's Defence Minister is set to undertake an official three-day visit to Sri Lanka,…
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General Sajith Challenges AKD's Referendum Stance: Why the Double Standard on Constitutional Amendments?
Opposition Leader Raises Questions Over President's Shifting Position on Constitutional Reform Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has fired a pointed question…
General AKD Unveils Plans to Restructure Sri Lanka's Healthcare Access System
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a sweeping reform to the way Sri Lankans access public healthcare, signalling a fundamental shift in how…
General SriLankan Airlines Diverts Flights as Indonesian Volcano Disrupts Regional Air Travel
SriLankan Airlines has rerouted several of its flights following increased volcanic activity in Indonesia, which has posed significant safety concerns for…
General Sri Lanka Makes History With First-Ever Pineapple Export to Pakistan
Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its agricultural export sector, completing the first-ever shipment of locally grown pineapples to Pakistan in…
General Colombo and Abu Dhabi Stock Exchanges Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Capital Market Ties
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) have formalised a landmark partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of…
General British Airways and Azur Air Set to Restore Direct Flights to Sri Lanka in Major Tourism Boost
Two Major Carriers Announce Return to Sri Lankan Skies Sri Lanka's aviation and tourism sectors have received a significant boost with the announcement that…
General AKD Claims Government Has Shut Down Illicit Dollar Flows Through Crackdown on Black Market Activity
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that coordinated government action has successfully curbed the flow of United States dollars through Sri…
General Sri Lanka and India Set to Strengthen Defence Ties with Three New Agreements
Sri Lanka and India are preparing to formalise a deeper defence partnership through the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), marking a…
General AKD Warns Corrupt Politicians Face Total Accountability as Investigations Deepen
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a stern warning to opposition figures, declaring that a full and thorough investigation into alleged corruption…
General Armed Attack Targets Relative of Imprisoned Gangster Kosgoda Tharaka
A shooting incident targeting a relative of notorious underworld figure Kosgoda Tharaka has sent shockwaves through the area, authorities confirmed, raising…
General Hingurakgoda Railway Station Set for Major Facelift Under National Upgrade Drive
Renovation work has officially begun at the Hingurakgoda railway station in the Polonnaruwa District, marking a significant step forward in a broader national…
General India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Set for Historic Sri Lanka Visit — First in Nearly 40 Years
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week in what marks a significant diplomatic milestone — the first visit by an Indian…
General Himalayan Glacier Collapse Devastates Nepal Amid Growing El Niño Fears
A Nation Caught Between Two Disasters Nepal finds itself confronting a double crisis — a catastrophic glacier collapse high in the Himalayas has struck the…
General World Bank Partnership to Propel Sri Lanka's Tourism Sector Into New Era of Growth
Sri Lanka's tourism industry is poised for a significant transformation as the government charts an ambitious course forward, backed by World Bank support and…
General Wickremesinghe Sounds Alarm on Democracy at UNP's 80th Anniversary Milestone
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a stark warning that Sri Lanka's democratic foundations and the sovereignty of its people are facing serious…
General Navy Nabs Three Suspects in Illegal Sea Cucumber Haul Off Kudarappu Coast
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended three individuals and confiscated 673 sea cucumbers harvested in violation of marine regulations, following an operation…
General Police Crack Down on Illegal Social Media Party in Theldeniya, 41 Arrested
Authorities arrested 41 individuals following a police raid on a party that had been organised and promoted through social media in the Victoria area of…
General Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Uva, Central and Eastern Provinces This Afternoon
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for Sunday, 6 September 2026, warning residents in several parts of the country to brace for…
General Bangladesh Look to Seal Asia Cup Semifinal Berth in Crucial Clash Against Sri Lanka
High-Stakes Encounter Awaits as Tigers Chase Knockout-Stage Qualification Bangladesh will be looking to secure their place in the Asia Cup semifinals when they…
General Watchdog Group to Scrutinise MPs' Wealth Declarations and Campaign Spending
The Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) has announced plans to conduct a thorough examination of asset and liability declarations…
General UN Praises Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Push But Calls for Equal Action on Human Rights Impunity
The United Nations human rights chief has welcomed Sri Lanka's intensified campaign against corruption, while pressing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to…
General SLPP Slams Namal Rajapaksa's Arrest, Warns of Threat to Democratic Freedoms
Party Calls Detention an Attack on Democracy The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has issued a strong condemnation following the arrest and subsequent…
General Sri Lanka's Women Cricket Rivals Humbled: India Spin Duo Demolishes Pakistan for Meagre 55 in T20I Rout
Pakistan's women's cricket team suffered one of their most humiliating defeats in T20 International history after being bowled out for just 55 runs — their…