General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status in Major Economic Milestone
Sri Lanka has regained its classification as an upper-middle-income country, marking a significant turning point in the island nation's economic recovery…
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India's Test Tour of Sri Lanka to Kick Off on August 15, Sri Lanka Cricket Confirms
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially confirmed the dates for the upcoming two-match Test series against India, with the tour set to begin on…
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General Colombo Arts University Shut Down Amid Surge in Dengue Cases
Temporary Closure Ordered as Dengue Spreads on Campus The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been forced to suspend operations…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Surpass 56,000 and Death Toll Reaches 35
Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue outbreak, with the total number of confirmed cases climbing to 56,422 as of yesterday, while the death toll from the…
General World Bank Greenlights $150 Million Boost for Sri Lanka's REGROW Economic Reform Programme
The World Bank has approved a significant financial package of $150 million to support Sri Lanka's ongoing economic recovery efforts through the country's…
General Sri Lanka Reclaims Upper-Middle-Income Status as Economic Recovery Gains Cautious Momentum
Sri Lanka has regained its upper-middle-income country status, marking a significant milestone in the island nation's ongoing recovery from its worst economic…
General Municipal Councillor Nabbed Alongside Two Others Over Violent Assault at Anuradhapura Poson Festival
Authorities have taken three individuals into custody, including a sitting Municipal Councillor, in connection with an assault that took place at the…
General Gammanpila Lists Four Reasons Why Suresh Sallay Should Refuse to Hand Over Passwords
Former Minister and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila has stepped forward to publicly defend former State Intelligence Service (SIS)…
General Sri Lanka Named World's Best Island for 2026, Outranking Greece, Thailand and Portugal in Global Tourism Rankings
Sri Lanka has claimed a remarkable victory on the global tourism stage, being declared the world's best island destination for 2026 — surpassing celebrated…
General Thai Tragedy: Child Driver Kills Eight Buddhist Monks in Horrific Road Crash
Eight Monks Dead After Boy, 11, Loses Control of Pickup Truck Eight Buddhist monks have been killed and several others injured after an 11-year-old boy driving…
General Labour Ministry Orders Urgent Investigation Into Employee Assault at Popular Kottu Restaurant Chain
The Ministry of Labour has stepped in following a disturbing incident at a well-known kottu restaurant chain, directing the Labour Department to launch an…
General Sri Lanka Records Sharp 9.9% Drop in Tourist Arrivals During June
Tourist Numbers Show Significant Decline Sri Lanka's tourism sector has recorded a notable setback, with visitor arrivals falling by 9.90 percent in June…
General ADB Commits $57 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Energy Across Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged US$57 million to accelerate the rollout of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Sri Lanka, marking a significant…
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