All of the inmates who lost their lives during the deadly riot at Negombo Prison were unconvicted detainees — individuals who had not yet…
17 Jul 2026
General The Lanka Premier League has been plunged into controversy just hours before the first ball of the 2026 season was due to be bowled, with a dispute over…
General Sri Lanka has moved to ban the importation of goods produced using forced labour, a significant policy shift that comes in direct response to pressure from the…
General High-Level Talks Signal Growing Strategic Partnership The United States and Sri Lanka have held discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across two…
General Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid his last respects to Sandhika Pasindu Madhusara, a prison officer who lost his life while on duty during the unrest…
General Indian cricketer Manjot Kalra has been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with an alleged attempt to bribe players participating in the Lanka Premier League…
General A previously unknown species of monkey, remarkable for its vivid orange lips and a distinctive deep, roaring call, has been officially identified by…
General Industry Bodies Seek Transparent Framework as New Trade Regulations Loom Sri Lanka's export community is pressing authorities for clear and comprehensive…
General Sri Lanka is moving to prohibit the importation of goods produced using forced or compulsory labour, a significant policy shift that comes in the wake of…
General The money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been postponed, with proceedings now scheduled to resume…
General Sri Lanka Police have launched a formal investigation into the death of a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), following reports that the individual died…
General The Colombo Additional Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Parliamentarian Jagath…
General Manjot Kalra, the former India under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer and co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, has been remanded in custody…
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