China is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing military facilities in various countries, including Sri Lanka, in a bid to bolster their power projection capabilities and safeguard national interests, a latest report by US Intelligence

Sri Lanka verifiably failed to meet 33% of the commitments due by end-February 2024 in its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to the February update of Verité Research’s ‘IMF Tracker’.

In the wake of a Sri Lankan family killed in Canada and a 19-year-old Sri Lankan national being charged for it, the Canadian authorities will pay more attention to safeguards already in place on the mental health of students, according to a diplomati

The series of raids made in the North and East over the weekend to seize a large stock of liquor bottles with forged security stickers was over a deal that went sour between the Excise and liquor manufacturers, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said.

In the wake of a surge in shootings within the Southern Province recently, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon convened a critical meeting with senior police officers yesterday to address the escalating violence that has resulted in multiple fatalities and inju

A Chinese woman who attempted to leave her daughter with a Sri Lankan nanny and flee the country was arrested at the Katunayake International Airport by the airport police on Tuesday night (12) when she was about to board a plane. Investigations

The Faculty of Agriculture (FoA), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) held its 15th Annual Research Symposium throughout the day on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at its faculty premises at Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura. The theme for this year’s sy

The Ministry of Industries has launched an initiative to cultivate entrepreneurship among university students focusing on the country’s industrial landscape and to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands. On a directive of In

The government will soon strengthen its laws to prevent foreign nationals from operating businesses in the country while they are under tourist visas and have already begun conducting raids in the south, the Daily Mirror learns. Earlier this month,

The cabinet subcommittee appointed to draw up a national policy framework for education has decided to increase the number of schools which teaches children in the English medium. The decision was made by the committee which met with President Rani

Newly appointed British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited the Gangaramaya Temple yesterday (12) to invoke blessings on his new appointment. During the visit, Deputy Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera presented t

While urging the government to stop selling state property with a national election within sight, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday warned any interested parties to reconsider before purchasing state property as a future NPP government wo

On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed Supreme Court that the Attorney General would not appear on behalf of the respondent police officers who were involved in the Narammala police shooting. Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrema a

In the first two and a half months of 2024, Sri Lanka has seen a troubling surge in shooting incidents with 30 reported cases resulting in 21 fatalities and 14 injuries. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that organized crime gangs were respo

Whilst revealing that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will meet IMF officials next week, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday said his party will request for IMF assistance for a nutrition package for women and school children. Premad

Following the current high temperature, pets, especially dogs and cats, face significant health risks from heatstroke as they primarily dissipate heat through panting, with limited sweating through paw pads and the nose, unlike humans, City Pet Anima

The Department of Immigration and Emigration took 21 young Indian nationals into custody yesterday for operating at an online marketing centre in Negombo by violating their tourist visa conditions. The department’s investigation division official

In a gripping turn of events, the Rangala Police in Kandy deployed a sniffer dog to track down a suspect involved in a burglary case. Remarkably, the canine led the officers to the suspect’s hiding spot in the home of the complainant’s sister, si

Currently 30–40 per cent of crops are being damaged

Surgery carried out successfully on a 72-year-old woman

Notorious Criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata’’ and another Police Constable who allegedly aided and abetted “Harak Kata’’ to escape from the CID custody on September 10, 2023 were remanded till April 26 by Colombo High C

Secretary to the Treasury provided insights into ongoing negotiations with creditors, aiming to complete the process by end June

Study says 410,000 girls are malnourished

Two writ petitions filed against the divestiture process of the Lanka Hospital Corporation PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC were yest

The National Committee of Astrologers has raised objections to the auspicious timing designated for performing Sinhala New Year rituals, alleging inaccuracies in the schedule. The committee took their concerns to the esteemed Anunayakas of the Malw

Wine stores and bars selling liquor with forged stickers targeted during the raids

Ahead of the pending national elections, the government has made fresh attempts to bring about changes to the parliamentary election system by seeking to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act, a Minister said. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa

Light for Life Director, Hameed AL Hussaine College Old Boys’ Association member and Group of 97, Oxford Group of companies Director Al Hifaz Farook laid the foundation stone of building 15 classrooms, a four-storey building and a dormitory of Hame

Heritage Kites Sri Lanka in a vibrant display of colour, skill and tradition marked their presence at the Telangana Kite Festival 2024, a spectacular event organized by Telangana Tourism and the Telangana Government in India. This marked their fourth