General Sri Lanka Plans Rs 5.4 Billion National Centre for Disease Control
Major Investment in Public Health Infrastructure Sri Lanka is set to establish a dedicated national centre for disease control at a cost of Rs 5.4 billion,…
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General Parliamentary Finance Committee Raises Alarm Over Visa Oversight at Colombo Port City
Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has raised serious concerns over the monitoring of visa issuance at the Colombo Port City, after officials…
General Sri Lankan Consulate in Jeddah Issues Alert Over Potential Flight Disruptions Affecting Umrah Pilgrims
The Sri Lankan Consulate in Jeddah has issued an official warning to Sri Lankan Umrah pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia, cautioning them about possible…
General Mendis and Shanaka Shine as Sri Lanka Claim Consolation T20I Victory
Sri Lanka End Series on a High Note Sri Lanka salvaged some pride in their final Twenty20 International with a consolation victory, thanks to outstanding…
General Kusal Mendis Shines With Brilliant 87* to Hand Sri Lanka Consolation Victory
Mendis Steals the Show in Sri Lanka's Series Farewell Kusal Mendis delivered a commanding unbeaten innings of 87 runs to guide Sri Lanka to a consolation…
General Wildlife Officers Arrest Three Suspects in Wayamba Arms and Explosives Bust
Raid Uncovers Illegal Firearms and Explosives at Private Property Three individuals have been taken into custody following a targeted raid by wildlife officers…
General Law Applies to All, Says Minister Lalkantha Despite Personal Friendship with Gnanasara Thero
Minister K.D. Lalkantha has made clear that while he shares a personal friendship with Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, that relationship does not place…
General Outdated Procurement Rules Blamed for 18-Month Setback in Sri Lanka's Tourism Promotion Drive
Sri Lanka's efforts to market itself as a premier international tourist destination have been significantly hampered by bureaucratic inefficiencies, with the…
General Sri Lanka Launches Domestic Dollar Bond Auction to Raise USD 100 Million
Government Eyes Fresh Dollar Liquidity Through Local Bond Market Sri Lanka is moving to raise 100 million US dollars through a domestic dollar-denominated bond…
General President Dissanayake Outlines Strategy to Accelerate Capital Investment Spending in Sri Lanka
Government Moves to Fast-Track Capital Expenditure President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined a series of measures his administration intends to implement…
General President Dissanayake Urges Global Investors to Place Their Trust in Sri Lanka
President Makes Bold Pitch to International Business Community President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a strong call to international investors, urging…
General Deputy Minister Slams Wimal Weerawansa for Presenting AI-Generated Image as Fact on Live Television
Abeysinghe accuses former MP of spreading misinformation using manipulated photograph Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has publicly criticised former…
General Fifteen Killed in Police Shootout Across Sri Lanka
Major Security Operation Results in Multiple Fatalities A series of police shootouts across Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of fifteen people, in what…
General Bribery Commission Exposes Alleged Financial Misconduct by Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa
The Bribery Commission has brought fresh allegations to light in court concerning former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, claiming that funds donated by China…
General Sri Lanka Name Test Squad for Pakistan Series: Malinga's Son Earns Call-Up, Dickwella Left Out
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the national squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with the selection committee making some notable…
General Getty Images Prepares to File for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
Getty Images, one of the world's most recognised names in stock photography and editorial imagery, has announced that it intends to file for bankruptcy…
General Japan Steps Up with Rs. 4.56 Billion Grant to Modernise Kelani River Basin Pumping Station
The Government of Japan has agreed to extend a substantial grant of approximately Rs. 4.56 billion to Sri Lanka aimed at upgrading the Kelani River Basin…
General Minister Says Nikaya Orders Must Decide on Robes for Jailed Buddhist Monks
Cabinet Spokesman Defers to Religious Authorities on Sensitive Issue Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the question of whether…
General President Dissanayake Pledges 2027 Budget Will Prioritise Rural Economic Revival
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that Sri Lanka's 2027 national budget will place a heavy emphasis on empowering rural economies, signalling a…
General Sri Lanka Police Freeze Rs. 22 Million BMW Amid Illegal Assets Probe
Sri Lanka Police have moved to freeze a luxury BMW vehicle valued at approximately Rs. 22 million as part of an ongoing investigation into illegally acquired…
General Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Undergoes Angiogram as Health Concerns Mount
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa underwent an angiogram procedure this morning as doctors moved to assess her cardiac condition and determine whether any…
General Supreme Court Contempt Case Looms for Keheliya Rambukwella and Four Former Health Officials Over Rs. 275 Million Debt
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has moved the Supreme Court seeking contempt of court proceedings against former Health Minister Keheliya…
General Massive Blaze Tears Through Grandpass Neighbourhood, Destroying Around 25 Homes
Fire Breaks Out in Mahawatta Area of Grandpass, Colombo A devastating fire has swept through a densely packed residential area in Mahawatta, Grandpass,…
General Sri Lanka's President Eyes New Growth-Focused IMF Agreement as Current Programme Nears Conclusion
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that Sri Lanka is actively exploring the possibility of entering into a new deal with the International…