High-profile visits often highlight serious discussions, but they also have lighter, more human moments that slip under the radar.

The Indian Minister who was on a visit to Sri Lanka on Thursday met with the delegation of Mr. Premadasa’s Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and its alliance partners.

Heavy rains above 100mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam districts, the forecasting division, National Meteorological Centre said.

Sri Lanka has once again declined to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, emphasizing significant legal and political implications for all nations involved.

Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, the Arkansas State Police said in a news conference Friday.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has directed Sri Lanka to go on alert in the wake of the recent detection of avian influenza or bird flu in humans in neighbouring countries like India,Daily Mirror learns.

Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday.

A security guard trying to smuggle gold biscuits worth Rs. 48 million into the country from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was nabbed by Sri Lanka Customs.

The university’s non-academic employees have claimed they have not received their June salaries due to the ongoing strike, the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) said.

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today refuted the claims made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that funds received from various sources to be given to the Easter Sunday bomb victims have not been disbursed to them.

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka criticised SJB leader and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as Fonseka was not given the Presidential candidature as requested, Tamil Progressive Alliance Deputy Leader Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram said.

A suspect who defrauded over Rs. 50 million from people around the country, promising student visas in Russia was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night.

The Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry requested the Police Cyber Crimes Unit, and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to carry out a probe into the distorting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta.

The Meteorology Department has issued a weather advisory for several regions in Sri Lanka, warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next few days.

A total of 289 prisoners are to be released today (21) on a presidential pardon in line with the Poson Poya Day.

The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness.

The Government is taking necessary measures to either rebuild or provide compensation, subject to a maximum limit, for houses that have been completely damaged by the recent adverse weather conditions.

Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja illumination in Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd will be held on June 21, 22 and 23.

The Examinations Department has announced the deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations online.

A fresh research to identify non-risky trees in Colombo is underway by the authorities to determine the hazard posed to the public, as the recent inclement weather mostly led to the collapse of trees that were not previously identified as risky, the

With the prospect of elections in Sri Lanka, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reportedly said in his meetings here that it is important that India-funded projects such as renewable energy projects are not derailed by any in

Founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is reported to have told his party’s breakaway group at a meeting even attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the Rajapaksas were not ready to cow down to any pressure.

The ‘Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population’ will launch a dansala for stray dogs, donkeys and monkeys living on Mannar Island tomorrow, in observance of Poson Poya.

An experiment is underway at the Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty to explore the possibility of producing nutritious dairy products, including cheese, as well as medicine for skin diseases, from the milk of domesticated donkeys.

Increasing the representation of women in the political field without party differences will make it possible to create a country free from corruption and fraud, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

A suspect who had allegedly defrauded over millions of rupees by using other people’s mobile SIM cards was remanded till July 4 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India’s bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan’s flamboyant shot-makers to romp to a 47-run win in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) expressed concern to the officials of the Department of Labour over the significant delays in implementing a digital data system, despite substantial financial allocations by the government.

Sri Lanka is making significant strides in strengthening its economic ties within the South Asian region, with a focus on finalizing Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with Thailand and Indonesia, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN, Admir

The Philippines Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Leo Tito L. Ausan, said today that comprehensive support will be provided for Sri Lanka’s future naval and aviation activities.