A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people killing at least 11, including five students, in China’s Shandong province, state media report.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre.

In the global economy developing, what is triggered is demand for power more and more. The world is starved of resources and has to use its resources sparingly and sustainably to fulfil demands unlimited in human nature. In power generation, the oil

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is to brief all MPs on Sri Lanka’ s current financial performance today.

The UK has suspended some arms sales to Israel, saying there is a ’’clear risk’’ the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international law.

Samita Dulan Kodithuwakku of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Military Police won a silver medal in the javelin throw at the Paris Paralympic Games, setting a new world record in the men’s F44 category with a throw of 67.03 metres.

Karu Paranawithana was sworn in as an MP by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today. Paranawithana fills the vacancy created by Thalatha Athukorala who resigned from Parliament recently.

SLPP’s Presidential Candidate, Namal Rajapaksa said that the other three leading candidates - Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake came with serious, troubled pasts, but he was the only candidate who did not have any

Resentment brews within the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) over the decision by the party’s Central Committee to back Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the absence of some its leaders such as former MP Mava

The presidential candidates who are found to have spent more than the allowed amount per voter, which is Rs. 109, will face serious consequences, the Election Commission said.

A highly competitive auction of non-existing resources is taking place. Promises are galore – lower taxes, more subsidies and higher public service salaries. How are we going to pay for all of this?

The tourist arrivals in August fell furthest away from the target seen so far during the year, according to the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

The newly inaugurated Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries (CCCI) has warned that the current coconut supply is insufficient to meet both the local and growing export demands, due to the significant challenges faced by the sector.

To fulfil Sri Lanka’s long-standing ambition of becoming a wealthy nation within a single generation (defined as 25-30 years), the incoming president should propel the nation forward by surpassing several industrial revolutions to achieve prosperit

The town of Ella in Sri Lanka is set to witness a new development in tourism infrastructure, as the Board of Investment (BOI) has signed an agreement with the local company Nature First Resort & Spa Limited to build a new hotel in the tourist region.

In response to the surge in online financial frauds involving foreign nationals, including Chinese, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sought assistance from the Chinese Special Criminal Investigation Unit for investigative support.

The Foreshore Police launched an investigation after the driver of a container truck, who had been waiting in a queue at the Customs exit gate since yesterday, was found dead inside his vehicle this evening within the port premises.

A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG), led by Danny Faure, former President of Seychelles, will observe Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election, which will be held on 21 September 2024.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe called for the support of all parties to create an era where Sri Lanka could end borrowing funds from other countries.

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today urged government employees to be cautious when casting their postal votes and not to be misled by false election promises.

The Examinations Department announced the date for holding the Grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024.

The Cabinet has approved a ’one chop’ system for the 38 visa-free countries, commencing with immediate effect, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism Harin Fernando said.

An accused who stood indicted with the murder of his wife was found guilty and sentenced to death by Uva Province High Court Judge Prasanna Alwis.

The Court of Appeal today issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to register 41 assembled motor vehicles under the terms of the Motor Traffic Act, which had not been registered for 12 years.

Commenting on NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake travelling in expensive vehicles for election rallies, NPP MP Harini Amarasuriya said today the party has to take some decisions considering the security of Anura Kumara.

In the wake of incessant rains experienced over the past few weeks, health officials have warned of a surge in Dengue cases.

Officials of the Bengaluru Air Customs on Saturday caught three Sri Lankan nationals, who were allegedly part of an international gold smuggling racket at Kempegowda International Airport.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa today pledged to wipe out fraud and corruption within three years under his government.

Germany’s anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) is celebrating a ’’historic success’’, with a big victory for the far-right party in the eastern state of Thuringia.

A beluga whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian coast.