The Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Ministry welcomed the approval of a USD 100 million policy-based loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support transformative reforms in Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitation sector.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the “Times School of Higher Education,” a new institution established in collaboration with three international universities.

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said he holds a visa allowing him to live in any country for ten years, and that he does not need to obtain a visa to leave the country after the Presidential election.

The opening of the railway line from Maho to Anuradhapura today was cancelled due to officials in charge of the project reporting that it has not been completed yet, the Railways Department said.

Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in Singapore, a leading global financial hub, to seek fair wages for the country’s million-plus lower-paid foreign workers.

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has expressed serious concerns over recent decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, some of which are perceived as clear endorsements of a candidate.

Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan has sparked backlash from digital rights advocates who warn the measure could drive dangerous online activity un

Director of Military Intelligence Brigadier Chandika Mahathanthila has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against a YouTuber who allegedly made a hate speech claiming that there is a plan to create unrest in the countr

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86, his daughter has confirmed.

Britain has declined to speculate about future sanctions against individuals in Sri Lanka accused of war crimes claiming it could reduce their impact.

The election authorities have already dispatched indelible ink pens to district authorities to be used in marking fingers of voters when casting ballots on September 21, an official said.

Director of Socio- Economics and Planning at the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Chamila Chandrasiri said there has been a threefold hike in prices of essential food items since 2022.

Plans are underway to keep security beefed up islandwide following the post-election period in order to maintain law and order and uphold democracy, the Daily Mirror learns.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday signed the Bill passed in Parliament, making the minimum basic salary for private sector employees Rs. 21,000.

Sri Lanka’s solar PV sector, driven by the rooftop solar sector, is on the path to meet the 2030 climate commitments, where the country aims to meet 75 percent of the energy requirement from the renewable energy sector, according to an expert.

Sri Lanka’s tour operators are witnessing a spike in cancellations, as the ongoing visa delays frustrate tourists and this is threatening the country’s tourism recovery.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government had provided sufficient funds and measures to end the fuel and gas queues and stop power interruptions before Gotabaya stepped down as president, presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa said today during his election

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has launched a bidding process to select a destination management company (DMC) for 2024/2025, to oversee familiarisation tours aimed at promoting Sri Lanka as a leading tourist destination.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking at an election rally in Dambadeniya, said that a woman from Killinochchi presented him with a cap as a token of gratitude for his assistance with food, medicine, fuel, and essential support, expressing that it

An attempt to smuggle in illegal cigarettes worth over Rs.5.1 million by an inbound passenger was thwarted by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

The National People’s Power (NPP) said today they have a doubt that the opposition camp could create violent incidents after the deadline for propaganda activities on September 18 employing their conspirators pretending as NPPers.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from a former Major of the Sri Lanka Army for allegedly making a threatening statement towards supporters and members of other political parties in a video posted on social media.

As the election season heats up, the involvement of children in political campaigns has sparked serious concerns with election monitors calling for an end to such activities.

A total of 12 trains have been temporarily taken out of service due to technical faults, the Railways Department said.

National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Harini Amarasuriya today filed a defamatory action before the Colombo District Court against Samagi Jana Balawegaya parliamentarian Tissa Attanayake claiming Rs.100 million as damages for allegedly maki

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others who were remanded over the alleged import of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections, were granted bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today.

The Election Commission announced that postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election will conclude tomorrow (11).

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), in a statement, alleged that its President, Kaushalya Nawaratne PC, had made certain unfounded allegations regarding the Special Committee Report related to the JICA-BASL Programme, which was unanimously adopt

A total of 350 prisoners convicted for minor offences will be released from prisons across the country tomorrow to mark Prisoners’ Day, which falls on September 12, Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the Ollie Pope-led England team for their overly aggressive approach in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. Vaughan expressed disappointment with both their batting strategy and field pl