Public Outcry as Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake Caught on Video Threatening Police Officer at Mount Lavinia Court
Colombo, October 12, 2025 —A major controversy has erupted in Sri Lanka’s legal and judicial community following the release of...
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? Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Tournament Snapshot, Highlights & Rising Stars
As the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup unfolds across India and Sri Lanka, the tournament has delivered drama, record-breaking...
Sri Lanka’s Transport Transformation Begins: Lanka Metro Bus Project Takes Digital Leap in Western Province
COLOMBO – The long-awaited push for a modern, digitally-integrated public transport system in Sri Lanka officially commenced on October 8,...
TRAGEDY STRIKES GAMPOLA: Three Elderly Women Killed After Car Slams into Pilgrims on Poya Day
Gampola, Sri Lanka — A profound tragedy cast a shadow over Vap Poya Day in Gampola today (October 6), as...
UN Human Rights Council Passes Resolution on Sri Lanka Despite Official Rejection
Global Pressure Mounts for Accountability, Reconciliation, and Justice in Colombo GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that underscores...
Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province Forge Deeper Ties Under Belt and Road Initiative
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province have taken another significant step in strengthening their long-standing bilateral...
Pathum Nissanka Rises in ICC T20I Batting Rankings After Asia Cup Heroics
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Lions Roar News Sri Lankan opening batter Pathum Nissanka has achieved another milestone in his blossoming...
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Investment Landscape in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
By Lion's Roar Economic reporter In 2025, Sri Lanka's foreign investment landscape presents a complex picture. While the country has...
Sri Lankan President’s Landmark Visit to Japan: A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Tokyo, Japan – The recent official tour of Japan by the President of Sri Lanka marked a historic moment in...
Sri Lanka’s New Stance on Corporal Punishment: A Landmark Move in Child Protection
By Lions Roar News Desk Introduction Sri Lanka has taken another step toward reshaping its social and legal framework for...
Court Issues Strong Order: Private Hospital Directors Are Not Above the Law
Maligakanda High Court Orders Arrest of Ashok Pathirage and Directors of Asiri Hospitals Colombo, September 26, 2025 – Yesterday (25),...
Sri Lanka’s Brave Fight Ends in Heartbreak as India Clinches Super Over Victory in Asia Cup 2025
Dubai, September 26, 2025 – The drama, the passion, and the heartbreak of T20 cricket were on full display last...
Sri Lanka’s New Anti-Terrorism Act Sparks Debate Over Rights vs. Security
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka is on the verge of a significant legal overhaul, as the government prepares to finalize and...
Tragedy Strikes Melsiripura Monastery as Cable Car Collapses
MELSIRIPURA – A serene sanctuary in the heart of Sri Lanka became the site of a devastating tragedy last night...
Rawana Falls Bus Tragedy: Investigation Reveals Alarming Negligence and Mechanical Failures
ELLA, SRI LANKA – September 15, 2025 – The serene beauty of Rawana Falls was shattered last month by a...
Sri Lanka Overhauls Port City Incentives Amid Financial Consolidation
Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 22, 2025: The Sri Lankan Government has announced a significant overhaul of incentives for investors...
Sri Lankan Anglers Join Battle Against Invasive Giant Snakehead Fish
Deduru Oya, Sri Lanka – September 22, 2025: Over 1,000 anglers gathered at the Deduru Oya river dam, approximately 130...
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Drama Unfolds as India, Bangladesh Strike Big Wins
The Asia Cup 2025 has now entered the critical Super Four stage, and the intensity on the field is rising...
Sri Lanka’s Global Innovation Ranking Falls to 93rd Place
Colombo, September 20, 2025 Sri Lanka has slipped to 93rd place in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, according...
Government Spending Set to Rise in 2026 Budget as Sri Lanka Eyes Economic Revival
COLOMBO – As Sri Lanka gears up for its 2026 Budget, reports from pre-budget discussions indicate a significant increase in...
