General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 76,000 Mark by Mid-July
Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue outbreak, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) confirming that the total number of reported cases across…
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General Oil Prices Spike After US Strikes on Iran and Hormuz Shipping Disruption
Global oil prices surged sharply during early Asian trading on Monday following a ninth round of United States military strikes against Iran, compounded by a…
General Sri Lankan Gemologist Engineers One of the World's Most Powerful Gem Analysis Microscopes
A Groundbreaking Achievement in Gemological Science A Sri Lankan gemological scientist has made international headlines after developing what experts are…
General Asiri Surgical Hospital Makes History With Sri Lanka's First Robot-Assisted Surgery
A Landmark Moment for Sri Lankan Healthcare Sri Lanka has entered a new era of medical technology after Asiri Surgical Hospital successfully performed the…
General Colombo Bourse Slides as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rattle Investor Confidence
Sri Lanka's stock market came under renewed pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz unsettled investors, pushing equities…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Breach 76,000 Mark Before July's End
Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, with the total number of reported cases surpassing 76,000 by mid-July, raising urgent public health…
General Three Decades On, Tamil Families Renew Calls for Justice Over Chemmani Mass Graves
A Wound That Has Never Healed Decades after the discovery of mass graves at Chemmani in northern Sri Lanka, Tamil families and civil society groups are once…
General Trump Steals the Spotlight in Awkward FIFA World Cup Trophy Ceremony Moment
US President Lingers on Stage in Unexpected Scene United States President Donald Trump found himself at the centre of an unintended yet widely circulated…
General Brawl Erupts as Argentina Exit World Cup After Heated Clash with Spain Players
Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a turbulent and controversial end as unseen footage emerged showing players from the South American nation…
General Sri Lanka and Vietnam Launch Direct Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City Flights to Unlock New Tourism Era
Sri Lanka and Vietnam are forging a significant new travel corridor, with the launch of direct flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City marking a milestone…
General Softlogic Life Expands Into Bangladesh With 60% Stake in Diamond Life Insurance
Sri Lanka's leading life insurance provider Softlogic Life Insurance has made a significant regional move, acquiring a 60% controlling stake in Bangladesh's…
General Sri Lankan Exporters Race Against Clock to Meet Stricter EU Green Standards
New European Union Sustainability Regulations Set to Reshape Sri Lanka's Export Landscape Sri Lankan exporters are under mounting pressure to align with a…
General Sri Lanka Confirms First Coronavirus Case as Authorities Move to Strengthen Health Security
Sri Lanka has recorded its first confirmed case of coronavirus, prompting authorities to swiftly activate a series of precautionary and security measures aimed…
General Dinana Dakuna Accuses COPF of Shielding Masterminds Behind USD 2.5 Million Treasury Theft
Opposition political group Dinana Dakuna has levelled serious allegations against the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), accusing the parliamentary body of…
General COPF Chairman Blasts Revenue Drain from Liquor Bottle Security Sticker Fraud
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has launched a sharp attack on those responsible for the widespread liquor bottle security sticker scam,…
General Three Live Hand Grenades and Sword Uncovered at Kandy ASP's Home in Dramatic Police Raid
A special police team operating out of Kandy made a startling discovery on Friday after uncovering three live hand grenades and a sword at the private…
General Former India U19 Star Manjot Kalra Arrested in Lanka Premier League Bribery Investigation
Former Indian under-19 cricket sensation Manjot Kalra has been arrested in connection with a bribery investigation linked to the Lanka Premier League (LPL),…
General Sri Lanka Tourism Surges in July as India, UK, China, Australia and Netherlands Lead Arrival Numbers
Sri Lanka's tourism sector is showing strong momentum heading into the latter half of 2025, with international arrival figures for the first half of July…
General Met Department Warns of Widespread Showers Across Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued its weather forecast for 20 July 2026, cautioning residents across several provinces and districts to expect multiple…
General Turkish Tourist Critically Hurt After Falling From Train While Taking Selfie in Sri Lanka
A Turkish tourist has been left with serious injuries after falling from a moving train in Sri Lanka while attempting to take a selfie, authorities confirmed.…
General Egg Prices Set to Rise Across Sri Lanka Starting Tomorrow
Sri Lankan consumers are bracing for higher costs at the breakfast table, as egg prices are set to increase from tomorrow, adding fresh pressure to household…
General Sri Lankan Banks Under Fire Over Outdated Lending Practices as Regulators Push for Modern Risk-Based Approach
Sri Lankan banks are facing sharp criticism for their continued reliance on traditional collateral-based lending practices, with financial regulators now…
General Sri Lanka Imposes Nationwide Ban on Junk Food in Schools
Government Moves to Protect Children's Health Through School Food Restrictions Sri Lanka has introduced a sweeping ban on junk food within school premises,…
General NPP Minister Dismisses New Tamil-Muslim Political Alliance as a Short-Lived Threat
Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar has strongly dismissed the recently formed six-party Tamil and Muslim political…