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Hungarian national killed in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A 64-year-old Hungarian national died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area at Sigiriya. He was attacked by the wild elephant while walking with his wife. H... Read More


Namal welcomes Stalin's appeal over Indian citizenship issue, urges Tamil Nadu not to politicise it

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- While welcoming the appeal by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Indian citizenship or long-term visas for 89,000 Sri Lankans r... Read More


Sri Lanka Beat Australia to Reach Super 8 as Pathum Nissanka's Historic Century Ends Aussie Hopes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lanka stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Australia in a decisive Group B showdown, powered by a sensational unbeaten century from Pathum... Read More


T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka seal Super 8 berth with Nissanka masterclass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Pathum Nissanka etched his name into the record books on Monday night, smashing the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup to lead Sri Lanka to a dominant eight-wicket victory o... Read More


Namal calls for probe into foreign funding linked to Aragalaya

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa called for an investigation into alleged foreign funding linked to the Aragalaya protest movement. He a... Read More


Probe and reveal truth behind killing of lawyer, wife: Sajith

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The government should disclose the truth behind the killing of a lawyer and his wife within the high security zone, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in a statement today. ... Read More


Locals go crazy over non-availability of tickets

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- With the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 taking place today, many Sri Lankan cricket fans say they have struggled to secure tickets, as a... Read More


NPP lawyers condemn brutal killing of attorney and wife; demand swift justice

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- While condemning the assassination of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, lawyers of the National People's Power (NPP) urged the government to accelerate its ef... Read More


Verite Research poll shows Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amidst strong government approval

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Sri Lankans are expressing growing optimism about the country's direction, with strong approval ratings for the government and a significant rise in economic confidence, according... Read More


CM Stalin urges Jaishankar to expedite return of fishermen from Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday penned a letter to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, urging for immediate action to facilitate the return of Tamil Nadu fi... Read More