High Commissioner Kananathan met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has initiated an inquiry following a complaint alleging that a rugby player, who left school due to failing the GCE O/L Examination, represented the Wesley College Under-19 Rugby Team.

More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia – with temperatures having reached a peak of 51.8C in Mecca in recent days.

Parliament approved the Women’s Empowerment Bill with amendments today.

Responding to images circulated on social media depicting a water pipeline filled with gunk, claimed to be in Sri Lanka, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) denied the existence of such pipelines in Sri Lanka.

The Afghanistan cricket team is facing a bizarre issue in Barbados as they struggle to find halal food forcing them to cook their own meals.

A total of 106 houses were inaugurated under the Indian Housing Project during the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to bolster economic ties and attracting direct investments.

Coming up with allegations against higher-ups of his own party, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today said he was questioned by a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) higher-up whether he will support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa if he wants time to speak

The Prisons Department has decided to provide a special opportunity for relatives of inmates to visit the prison for two days on the occasion of Poson Poya day, tomorrow, Prisons Commissioner and spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayaka said.

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

Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Army effective from today.

The Suwaseriya ambulance serive has suspended its operations at Kaluwaragaswewa after two of its employees were assaulted by a group of people, MP Harsha De Silva told Parliament today.

The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House a short while ago,President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Hangzhou 800m Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna set an Asian Continental record in the Women’s 600m event at the Bilbao International Invitational Track and Field Athletic Meet in Spain.

There won’t be children left in classrooms in five years time as they are going to end up in tuition classes, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today.

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for an official visit.

Phil Salt thrashed a brilliant 87 not out off just 47 balls as defending champions England romped to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan legislature seemed to be heading for a battle with the Supreme Court with both ruling party and opposition members alleging that the said court had prevented Parliament and the Executive from acting in line with the constitution while the

Sri Lanka resumed donation of eye corneas to Pakistan. It was stopped following the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said.

Special bus and train services have been assigned from today (20) for the devotees who visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura for Poson Poya day.

The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) yesterday criticised two bills now pending before Parliament- Women Empowerment Bill and Gender Equity Bill - saying that they, if enacted, would promote LGBTQ rights and transgender rights compromising on the

Health officials in Sri Lanka have identified a growing tendency of women being infected with leptospirosis, commonly referred to as rat fever, with a notable increase.

The World Bank has appointed David Sislen as the new Country Director for the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, effective July 1, 2024.

Sri Lanka is currently exploring the establishment of a development bank, a move that would facilitate the required funding to help improve the competitive capabilities of industries, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

The manufacturing sector resumed expansion while the services activities continued their growth in May, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) signalled that the economic activities continue to do well, supported by the lower prices and interest r

Port City Colombo is set to become the engine of Sri Lanka’s future economic development by opening up opportunities for local and international university level students to pursue academics in diversified fields of study.

Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa defeated a battling United States by 18 runs in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday.

A two-day vehicle tuning dansala was launched today in front of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) head office in Narahenpita, to mark Poson Poya day. The event was inaugurated by DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anurudda.

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is spending millions on his air ticket while his party members are collecting funds for flood victims in Sri Lanka, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activist Chamith Wijesundara said today.