Minister Harin Fernando today (14) revealed that an election is scheduled to take place on October 05 this year.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded until June 28 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

The alleged fisticuffs between MPs Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Gunathilaka Rajapaksha is being converted into a legal battle with the former slated to file a defamation case against his colleague.

Several countries are currently working together to file cases in the relevant countries and international courts under the universal jurisdiction against the military leaders of Sri Lanka who were found to have committed war crimes, a Parliamentary

After the 24-hour postal trade union strike, the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) has decided to resume another countrywide trade union action on June 24 if a favorable response is not received from the Finance Ministry, UPTUF convener Chinth

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha expressed his regrets to the family of the young man who was killed in a recent road accident involving his vehicle.

A group of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP) and retired Senior DIGs yesterday voiced their disapproval of the decision made by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of Criminal Investigation Department former SSP Shani Abeys

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were considered strong contenders to make it to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, but their disappointing performances resulted in an early exit from the event.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025.

Train services on the upcountry line between Talawakele and Watagoda have been restored after the derailment of an express train yesterday.

Tesla shareholders have backed a record-breaking pay package for boss Elon Musk and approved a plan to move the firm’s legal headquarters to Texas.

Fazalhaq Farooqi starred with the ball as Afghanistan pumped Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

The longstanding fascination with extraterrestrial life has taken a new turn with a recent study from Harvard University suggesting that alien beings could be living covertly alongside humans on Earth.

Sri Lanka has witnessed a staggering 150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife.

The amendments to the existing Constitution or the creation of a new Constitution with a new one have always been key electoral topics starting from at least since 1994.

Sri Lanka was able to let out a sigh of relief yesterday with the Internal Monetary Fund (IMF) announcing the approval of the second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme which will release US$ 337 million.

The government is set to establish 25 District Industries Promotion Councils covering the entire island in support of local Micro, Small and Medium Industries (MSMEs).

Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs on Thursday to edge closer to the second round of the T20 World Cup.

In another landmark judgement, the Colombo District Court has recently recognized the validity of a marriage annulment decree issued by the Melbourne Federal Court in Australia for a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka.

The incident involving the shooting of actor-turned-politician Uddika Premaratne’s vehicle near his residence in Anuradhapura was allegedly orchestrated by the actor himself and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Police Media Spokesman DIG Niha

Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2024, narrowly beating strong contenders, Scotland’s skipper Kathryn Bryce and ICC’s top-ranked white-ball bowler Sophie Ecclestone.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by anti-abortion groups and doctors to restrict access to the abortion pill, handing a victory on Thursday to President Joe Biden’s administration in its efforts to preserve broad access to the drug.

State Minister Shantha Bandara has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Mass Media with immediate effect.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa would have faced the same fate as that of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa if he had been elected as President in 2019, Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said today.

Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently taking part in the T20 World Cup in the USA, has been stranded in Florida due to the life-threatening flash floods in the city.

Former MP Sirinal de Mel passed away today at the age of 83.

Another train plying from Badullla to Colombo derailed between Thalawakele and Watagoda a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

SriLankan Airline CEO Richard Nuttall said that the government is on its way to privatise several state-owned enterprises as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and one of those is the flag carrier of the island nation.

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Master’s Union (SLRSMU) has decided to launch a trade union action demanding proper solutions for not promoting Station Masters every five years.

A 14 year-old schoolgirl, who was kindnapped and hidden in an underground chamber, was rescued by a group of police officers in the Buttala area.