More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said on Wednesday.

A total Rs. 23 million was paid by the NE Commercial Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd. to the Sri Lanka Railway Department for shooting a film as a joint Indo-Sri Lankan cinema project, Railways Deputy General Manager (DGM) N.J. Indipolage said.

A 44-year-old person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) with 600,000 capsules of prescription drugs worth Rs. 60 million, suspected to be sold targeting the youth and school children.

The European Space Agency’s Hera mission launched today (Oct. 7) at 10:52 a.m. EDT (1452 GMT), riding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in coastal Florida.

A total of 139 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Forces) and 1,273 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular and Volunteer Forces) have been promoted to their respective next ranks to mark the 75th Army Anniversary Day (October 10).

Sri Lanka is to see the common phenomenon of artistes entering politics at this year’s General Election as well with a number of artistes entering the fray for the first time.

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in the run up to the September 21 presidential election vowed to cancel Indian conglomerate Adani’s 450 MW wind power project in Sri Lanka if elected.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries as India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to boost their chances of making the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Amid the growing concerns about the dumping of chemically refined oil labelled as coconut oil in the local market, the government is urged to establish a transparent mechanism to differentiate chemically refined oil from natural coconut oil.

Sri Lanka welcomed 25,966 tourists in the first six days of October, marking a rather slow start for the month, ahead of the winter season, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) data showed.

The Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company has said.

A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) highlighted a significant disparity in Sri Lanka’s Public Service Pension distribution scheme, revealing that around 50 percent of the pension benefits were enjoyed by the wealthiest

A new Board of Directors has been appointed for SriLankan Airlines with Sarath Ganegoda as the Chairman.

In a move seen more as hysterical than having any purpose, two new stamps were released as souvenirs by the Sri Lanka Postal Department today with the faces of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath.

Ceylonese Rugby Football Club (CR and FC) will host their first league rugby encounter at Longden Place under floodlights, later next month.

Middle order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa is set to return to Sri Lanka T20 side after 20 months which could potentially be a significant part of the brand of cricket Sri Lanka is hoping to play under new coach Sanath Jayasuriya.

Sri Lanka is to see the common phenomenon of artistes entering into politics at this year’s General Elections as well with a number of artistes entering the fray for the first time.

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in the South-Western part of the country in the next few days from tomorrow (10), the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a key meeting today with senior officials from both the Sri Lanka Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department on strategies to enhance revenue generation and improve operational efficiency within both

Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been recalled to the Sri Lanka T20I Squad, which will be captained by Charith Asalanka for the upcoming threematch series against the West Indies.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera for not being present in Court in connection with a case filed against him.

While extending congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Swiss Ambassador Dr. (Ms.) Siri Walt expressed Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka, particularly through the ongoing IMF programme and readiness to assist in Presid

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution today aimed at fostering reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka, even though the new Sri Lankan government has dismissed it.

Despite ongoing discussions on social media over suspending the Education Ministry’s programme to provide a main meal to all students in Grades 1 through 5, Education Ministry Secretary J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara said that no such decision has been t

Vice-Captain of the Isipathana College First XV Rugby Team this year and crack centre and fly half Shaahid Zumri will represent Kandy SC in the Inter-Club rugby season, which will kick-off in November, 2024. Shaahid completed a successful schools rug

The Western Province Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority has announced a revision of three-wheeler fares with effect from October 7.

The Vatican Ambassador, Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, where he conveyed heartfelt greetings from Pope Francis, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Politburo member Geethanath Cassilingham signed nomination papers to contest the upcoming General Election from the Jaffna District.

Health authorities have sounded the alarm over the spread of a viral disease called ’Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome’ among pigs, hogs and boars in Sri Lanka.

A three-month grace period has been granted from October 8 for Sri Lankans living in Lebanon who have not registered themselves with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) or have not updated their registrations.