Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint by opening its first ever branch within the Colombo Port…
08 Jun 2026
General A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude has struck the southern Philippines near the island of Mindanao, leaving at least 15 people feared dead and…
General Tense scenes unfolded outside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on Wednesday as police moved in to dismantle a protest structure erected by opposition groups…
General Dengue Burden Mounts Across the Island Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health challenge in 2026, with dengue fever cases approaching the 37,000 mark,…
General A Landmark Step Towards Grid Resilience Sri Lanka is on the verge of a major milestone in its energy sector, with battery energy storage systems set to be…
General Sri Lanka has achieved a landmark milestone in its tourism sector, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) confirming that the island welcomed…
General Sri Lankan opposition leaders took to the streets in a show of solidarity for the country's former intelligence chief, staging a public protest demanding…
General Ex-Intelligence Chief Takes Drastic Action Behind Bars A former head of Sri Lanka's state intelligence services, currently being held in detention, has…
General Sri Lankan authorities have seized a substantial cache of counterfeit United States currency with a face value of US$700,000, in what is being described as a…
General Three Sri Lankan nationals who had been held hostage in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued, bringing relief to their families and the Sri Lankan…
General The cricketing rivalry between India and Sri Lanka is set to ignite once again this evening as the two nations meet in the first match of a three-game T20…
General Sri Lanka's stock market retreated sharply during midday trading on Wednesday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) shedding 386.34 points, reflecting a…
General Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the country in seven years, according to reports…
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