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…
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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General Sri Lankan Banks Under Fire Over Outdated Lending Practices as Regulators Push for Modern Risk-Based Approach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…
General Court of Appeal Grants Bail to Man Held for 15 Years Without Trial Under Sri Lanka's Anti-Terror Law
In a landmark ruling that has reignited debate over Sri Lanka's contentious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the Court of Appeal has granted bail to a man…
General Former India Under-19 Star Manjot Kalra Arrested Over LPL Bribery Allegations
Manjot Kalra, the former India Under-19 cricketer who shot to fame after a stellar performance at the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup, has been arrested in…
General Sri Lanka Opens Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Campaign as Colombo Hosts Regional Tennis Showdown
Colombo has taken centre stage in regional tennis as the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania group stage competition gets underway in the Sri Lankan capital today, bringing…
General Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026 to Spotlight Global Banking, Governance and Regulatory Affairs
Major Summit Set to Bring Global Business Leadership Themes to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's corporate landscape is gearing up for a landmark event as the Corporate…
General Egg Price Hike in Sri Lanka 2026: White Eggs Rise to Rs. 41
Sri Lankan consumers will face higher prices at the egg counter from Monday, 20 January, following an announcement by local egg producers that retail prices…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 75,000 Mark
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue crisis, with the total number of reported cases nationwide…
General Father of Notorious Underworld Suspect 'Sando' Gunned Down at Dehiwala Cemetery
A shocking act of violence unfolded at a cemetery in Dehiwala when the father of an alleged underworld figure known as 'Sando' was shot in what authorities are…
General Indian Cricketer Manjot Kalra Arrested Over Alleged Bribery Plot Linked to Lanka Premier League
Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra, once celebrated for his match-winning century in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup final, has been arrested in connection with an…
General Sri Lanka's Gambling Regulatory Framework Hits Another Roadblock as June Deadline Passes
Sri Lanka's efforts to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the gambling industry have suffered a fresh setback, with authorities failing to meet…
General Ronaldo Nazário Tips Spain to Dethrone Argentina at 2026 World Cup
Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Nazário has made a striking prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, declaring that Spain will defeat defending champions…
General Softlogic Life Expands Regional Footprint with 60% Acquisition of Diamond Life Insurance
Sri Lanka's leading insurance provider Softlogic Life has made a significant strategic move by acquiring a 60 percent stake in Diamond Life, marking a major…
General Sri Lanka Intensifies Island-Wide Dengue Crackdown as Death Toll Continues to Rise
Authorities Scale Up Response as Dengue Claims More Lives Sri Lanka has launched an expanded nationwide campaign to combat the growing dengue fever crisis, as…
General Two US Soldiers Dead After Iran-Linked Drone and Missile Strike in Jordan
American Forces Suffer Fatal Casualties in Middle East Attack The United States military has confirmed that two of its service members were killed and four…
General LPL Corruption Case: India's Manjot Kalra Remanded Until July 31 After Match-Fixing Arrest
Former India Under-19 cricket star Manjot Kalra has been remanded in custody by a Colombo Magistrate's Court until July 31, following his arrest on corruption…
General World Cup Final Tickets Soar Past $2.3 Million on FIFA's Official Resale Platform
If you are hoping to secure a last-minute seat at the FIFA World Cup final, you had better have extraordinarily deep pockets — ticket prices on the governing…