Nearly 67 percent of the country’s population is still without sustainable access to safe drinking water in Sri Lanka, Prof. P.P.A. Wasantha Athukorala of the Department of Economics & Statistics of the Peradeniya University said.

The Government is to increase the pensioners’ interim allowance to Rs. 5,500 in September.

The Indian Naval Submarine (INS) Shalki arrived at the port of Colombo today on a formal visit.

The Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Dr. Galboda Gnanissara Thera, also known as Podi Hamuduruwo has passed away at the age of 81.

Colombo, August 2 (Daily Mirror) - More than 300,000 ’Encarsia Guadeloupe’ parasites were introduced by the Agriculture Department this year to control the spread of whitefly in coconut and king coconut plantations, the Coconut Cultivation Board

SLPP national organiser Namal Rajapaksa refuted meeting SJB leader Sajith Premadasa as claimed by Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe.

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has advised Sri Lankans to avoid non-essential travel to Lebanon in the coming days due to the situation in the Middle East.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met IMF Mission Chief Peter Breuer and his team where they discussed matters involving the successful completion of the 3rd review which is crucial for the timely disbursement of the 4th tranche, State Minister of Finan

The Montana National Guard and U.S. Pacific Air Forces, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Maldives National Defense Force, are conducting ’Atlas Angel,’ a joint military exercise focused on improving disaster response capabili

Turkish air pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has become the hottest meme on social media after winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A group of foreign nationals suspected to be involved in cyber-crimes was arrested during a raid on a lodging at the Udugama area in Galle yesterday.

IndiGo has announced Jaffna, Sri Lanka, as the newest addition in its international route network. It will start non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, starting September 1.

While issuing an extraordinary gazette notification, the government announced the dates specifically mentioned to be public and bank holidays for the year 2025.

Amendments to the Online Safety Bill have been gazetted and published yesterday by the Public Security Minister.

A petition was filed by the grandparents of an infant child delivered by a 14 year girl, a victim of rape,challenging the decision to hand over the child to the suspect in the rape case who is a liquor and Ganja addict.

The planned visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka is unlikely to take place anytime soon because of the declaration of the Presidential Election, the Daily Mirror learns.

Completion of SOE reforms agenda remains ciritical to enhance growth by boosting private sector credit growth in order provide required capital to the private sector along with other structural reforms.

The Supreme Court has issued an order suspending a female lawyer from practicing for a period of five years for committing acts of misconduct while serving as defence counsel in a case before the Polonnaruwa High Court.

Saudi Arabia has submitted plans to build 11 stadiums - including one set 350 metres above ground level - as part of the country’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team’s Skipper Chamari Atapattu is set to make her debut in ‘The Hundred’ Tournament in England.

Amid a poor batting performance in the recent T20I series, Sri Lanka has been dealt a major blow as fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruled out of the ODI series against India, which begins at the R. Premadasa Stadium

The majority of the parliamentarians, including various political groups and parties, will pledge their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the next few days for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

A private secretary to State Minister S. Viyalendiran and a political activist have been arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.5 million.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa had reportedly met SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa a few days ago.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said that the asset declarations of over 100 top officials, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister, are now publicly accessible.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa will introduce a third Republican Constitution if elected President next month, MP Buddhika Pathirana said today.

Algerian alleged transgender boxer Imane Khelif has won her first Paris 2024 bout after her opponent withdrew after breaking down in tears just 46 seconds into fight.

National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa expressed his willingness to see a young Tamil leader elected to Parliament representing the SLPP in the future.

Mahajana Eksath Peramuna ( MEP) led by Prime Dinesh Gunawardena decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the presidential elections.

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that ten candidates have so far placed cash deposits for the Presidential election as of today (01 August).