Only 11 out of 31 politicians who held ministerial responsibilities in the previous government and lived in the government houses have vacated them, according to the Public Administration Ministry. A top source said it never takes time to clear th

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that legal action would be instituted unless ministerial houses used by the politicians of the previous government are not handed over.

Eelam Peoples’ Democratic Party (EPDP), a Tamil party led by former Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, has created history by fielding two Buddhist monks and thus becoming the first Tamil party to field a Buddhist monk. Buddhist monks Vene

The Election Commission yesterday (11) confirmed that 690 nomination papers from political parties and independent groups were accepted for the 2024 General Elections.

Cambridge University study highlights that one in seven adolescents globally faces mental health issues

Platform outlines eight key criteria candidates must meet to be considered qualified public representatives

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Finance to take necessary action to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners from next week.

Claiming that corrupt and racist politicians have opted not to contest this year’s General Election to evade defeat, NPP member Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday it was a great victory secured by the NPP even before the General Election victory to mak

The National Police Commission has transferred five Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), including DIG Rohan Premaratne, who was overseeing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Former Director CID, SSP Shani Abeysekera has been appointed Director Crimes Sri Lanka Police.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday imposed a travel ban on former Kurunegala MP Johnston Fernando preventing him from leaving the country.

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader and Gampaha District Leader Ruwan Wijewardene will contest the upcoming General Elections under the gas cylinder symbol of the New Democratic Front.

Asserting that Sri Lanka’s economy stabilized at a rate faster than expected, a top World Bank official said yesterday that the country is not yet out of the woods and there is no magic or silver bullet other than hard work and consistency for futu

One of the leading senior legal practitioners and newly appointed President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) insists that Sri Lanka should seriously investigate the allegations of war crimes by the Sri Lankan judiciary and those responsible

Some political parties have run into trouble finalizing nominations as the deadline to hand them over closes in.

Popular actor turned politician Ranjan Ramanayake who announced the formation of United Democratic Voice (UDV) together with former Sri Lankan cricketer T. M. Dilshan yesterday, said he would continue to fight corruption while watching his tongue.

The government has decided to suspend the decision taken by the previous government to provide the colonial-era Nuwara Eliya post office for a hotel project, Minister Vijitha Herath said.

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.

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

In the wake of the tragic incident where a 16-year-old girl fell to her death from the Lotus Tower, mental health experts are urging parents to be more attentive to the emotional well-being of their children.

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

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake who was imprisoned for contempt of court and granted pardon is likely to shift sides and contest for the General Election from a new party if his civic rights are restored.

Sri Lanka will continue to oppose the 51/1 resolution of the draft resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council at the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to be held tomorrow, Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said yesterd

Almost every major political party will face elimination and pass into history if they do not field ideal candidates in their lists to contest the upcoming General Election, as the public is determined to vote against the corrupt political culture, t

An independent political group has announced a candidate list for the upcoming General Election, featuring 17 women out of 21 candidates.

One in three families saw changes in mental health during and after the economic crisis

While highlighting that there is a move to sling mud at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said that Mr. Wickremesinghe has not asked for foreign chefs, foreign food and additional security.

While there has been a decrease in elephant deaths this year, a total of 277 elephants have been killed up to October due to both natural and man-made causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. As many as 488 elephants were killed

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardena yesterday apologised to the Supreme Court for the inconvenience caused by his failure to pay the full compensation owed to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks on time. However

Concerns have been raised over the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman at the Wijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital in Seeduwa, with her family members alleging that a vaccine may have been linked to her death.