Claiming that Sri Lanka has not established any new consulates nor made additional honorary consul appointments in Israel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka continues to maintain its official embassy in Tel Aviv, which has been the

Three promising weightlifters will represent Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2024 from September 17–24 in Suva, Fiji.

Those who have not received their poll cards can go to the nearest post offices this week, Post Master General Ruwan Sathkumara said yesterday.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a ’’potential suspect’’ is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.

The train arriving from Maho to Colombo derailed after passing the Ragama Station a short while ago, the Railways Control Room said.

The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.

As the Presidential Election is just around the corner, polls-related complaints have surpassed 4,000.

As the candidates enter the final week of campaigning ahead of the September 21 Presidential Election, Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government had set a 10 year phase to get the country entirely out of the economic crisis and i

Sri Lankan Chief Selector Upul Tharanga said that Kusal Mendis will take on the role of wicketkeeper-batter for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Isipathana dethroned St. Peter’s with a close 34 points to 29 win in the title-deciding final of the Dialog Schools President’s Trophy knockout tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming Presidential election.

Sri Lanka’s economic growth slowed, government data showed Sunday, days ahead of the first presidential elections since an unprecedented financial meltdown in 2022.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in its economic recovery, the nation is still vulnerable and must work to protect the hard-earned gains it has achieved so far, the President’s Media

The Constitution has provisions for the new President to rule the country if Parliament is dissolved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe soon after the Presidential election on September 21 as speculated, president’s counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said w

Following the consolation win against England in the third Test, Sri Lanka seems to find a different solution for the number three spot which was occupied by Kusal Mendis for a long period of time.

The Cabinet has approved a plan to implement floating solar power projects on key reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority.

Water supply in several areas in Kandy will be disrupted for two days from September 28, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

An investigation has been launched after a back-up helicopter escorting President Ranil Wickremesinghe made an emergency landing on Saturday.

At least 64 people were feared dead following a boat accident on a river in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, local officials said on Saturday

The grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024 will be held today, the Examinations Department announced.

A local trader who tried to smuggle in a large quantity of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarette refills from Dubai was arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs at the airport this morning.

The Commissioner General of Excise announced that all liquor shops and wine stores across the island will be closed on September 21 and 22 due to the Presidential election.

A National People’s Power (NPP) government will eradicate the drug menace which has created serious consequences in the country, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

The National People’s Power (NPP) categorically denied media reports suggesting that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a key ally of the NPP, is responsible for the alleged clash at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, which led to its closure

The Sri Jayewardenepura University which was temporarily closed following a clash reportedly between two groups of students of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), is to be re-opened after the Presidential Elec

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is practising cheap politics by hurling a false allegation that there is a political deal between independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe and National People’s Power (NPP) Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, UNP Depu

The Supreme Court today issued an order to file a rule containing contempt of court charges against the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for failing to implement the Court’s order, which had suspended a Cabinet d

A National People’s Power (NPP) government will take immediate measures to uplift the economy initially where steps will be taken to boost the tourism industry to attract four million tourists to the country per year, NPP presidential candidate Anu

The traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will clash for the Michael Gunaratne Memorial Trophy in their annual Inter-Schools rugby encounter at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo tomorrow commencing at 4.15 p.m.

The defending champions St. Peter’s College will take on Isipathana College in the President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Under-19 Knock-Out Rugby Tournament final at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo Sunday.