President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed hope that Sri Lanka will receive the third tranche under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the end of January or early February next year.

Australia’s prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was ’’doing real harm to our kids’’.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is set to reshape US foreign policy, promising potentially radical shifts on multiple fronts as war and uncertainty grip parts of the world.

Uncertainty looms as Sri Lanka is to face unforeseen challenges as a group which tried to capture Parliament by force has entered the race to gain control of it, UNP General Secretary and Democratic Front candidate Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Another contingent of the aviation unit, consisting of 20 officers and 88 airmen of the Sri Lanka Air Force, is scheduled to depart for the Central African Republic in the first week of December for peacekeeping missions.

Environmentalist Nadira Weerasinghe was reportedly assaulted by a candidate from the Matale district, according to police. The dispute was related to a tax agreement involving the management of Laggala Hotel, located at Riverston.

The government has decided to be strict on the reservation of Galle Face Green not only for religious activities but also for all festivals, musical shows, and celebrations subject to the appropriate criteria.

Five entities have won bids to operate currency exchange counters for a period of three years at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, with their total bid worth exceeding Rs.2.3 billion.

The Chief Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident of publishing false information about President Anura Dissanayake’s health condition during the l

In the wake of concerns raised by some parties over the government’s stance on the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Minister Vijitha Herath said today the government had not changed its stance on the need to amend or abolish PTA while stating tha

Two individuals were arrested by the Wildlife Conservation Department’s Emergency Raid Unit while attempting to sell ten rare Rath-Dothalu flowers in the Moragahayata area of Ratnapura. According to wildlife officials, these flowers are often used

Four individuals, including a Sierra Leonean national, were arrested by the police for the possession of 59 cocaine capsules weighing nearly one kilogram.

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) requested the public not to panic over a canal in Badowita area in Ratmalana suddenly turning into blood red last morning.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump wishing him success in his endeavours.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States.

The medical unit established at the Prime Minister’s office has been withdrawn and its staff and other equipment has been returned to the Health Ministry.

Celebration of May Day should also be banned if trade unions are done away with as claimed by this government, former Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Karu Jayasuriya, former Speaker of the Parliament and President of the National Movement for Social Justice congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his return to the prominent role in global leadership.

Azur Air launched direct seasonal flights to Sri Lanka today with 332 passengers, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

Four former senior Customs officials found guilty in connection with the largest-ever recorded bribe nabbed by the Bribery Commission in Sri Lanka, were sentenced today to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.

Trump was first elected president in 2016, defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and vowing to ’’Make America Great Again.’’

The government today refuted curtailing security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as claimed by her.

Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court has acquitted specialist Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen of all charges today (06).

Cabinet approval was granted to use Galle Face Green for various social activities, including festivals, musical events and other celebrations, subject to specific criteria.

The Chinese government has agreed to supply a total of 11.82 million metres of fabric to be used as uniform material for schoolchildren in 2025.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the squads to take part in the T20I and ODI series to be played against the New Zealand National Men’s Team.

The Department of Immigration & Emigration has launched the Online Passport Appointment System to make it easier for applicants to register for passport applications.

The government will not change the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

A 20-year-old man was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for blackmailing an individual and extorting Rs. 700,000 by threatening to release his nude pictures and videos on social media.

The Department of Animal Production and Health issued a gazette notification relaxing certain restrictions previously imposed to prevent the spread of and control infected areas affected by the African swine fever outbreak and Porcine Reproductive an