A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday held discussions with the economic team of the government where they reviewed the IMF programme thus far and discussed the way forward for future c

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday met with High Commissioners of India, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and Ambassadors of China, Japan and Cuba where they extended support to the new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in various sectors

Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the Presidential Commission report, which investigated the allegations made by the UK’s Channel 4 regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday’s attack, has gone

Civic rights of former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is expected to be restored soon as he was summoned by the President’s office yesterday with the relevant documents.

At least five human skeletons have been recovered during further excavations conducted at the Colombo Port premises, police said.

Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki said yesterday that corruption had become of source of distrust of its leaders by people in Sri Lanka in addition to it becoming harmful to attracting foreign investments.

Iran says it has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at important military and security targets in Israel, in response to the mass killing of the people of Gaza and Lebanon, as well as of Hamas, Hezbollah and IRGC leaders and commanders.

The UNP and other opposition groups are willing to accept Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa as the Prime Ministerial candidate if he agrees to a common opposition alliance under a common symbol ahead of the General Election 2024, a

Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki who offered insights from Japan on economic recovery based on its experience emphasized the importance of pressing ahead with the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and hailed the new government

Nawa Sri Lanka Nidahas Pakshaya leader Kumara Welgama’s death was caused by the injuries he sustained during the commotion on May 9, 2022, former MPs said yesterday.

The government has already initiated preliminary investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and the Central Bank Bond scam, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Former Monaragala District MP Kumarasiri Ratnayaka had a close call on Sunday when a rather unexpected passenger—a wasp—caused him to lose control of his vehicle.

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) lack equipment to detect trees at risk of falling, an official said yesterday.

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a committee tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on the abolition of duty-free vehicle permits and the elimination of pensions for Members of Parliament (MPs).

The fleet of 107 vehicles that were returned to the Presidential Secretariat had not been given to permanent staff of the Presidential Secretariat but to the former president’s personal staff appointed under Article 41 (1) of the Constitution, Pres

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) insists that United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe should step down as a condition for an electoral alliance with it in view of the General Election.

Parliamentarians are not eligible to use their diplomatic passports after dissolution of Parliament and they need to obtain normal passports if they need to travel overseas, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said yesterday.

Sri Lanka is likely to experience less rainfall during the inter-monsoon and Northeast monsoon period, which starts from October to February, due to the event of La Niña which occurs every three to five years, an official said.

Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Pradeep Yasarathne has retired, triggering speculation on social media that it happened due to influence by the NPP government.

The committee, which consisted of educationists, educational psychologists, medical professionals, and statisticians has recommended awarding full marks for the three leaked questions to all students who sat for the 2024 grade five Scholarship examin

An army sergeant who had filmed a young woman travelling by train was arrested by Meerigama police.Investigations revealed that the 24-year-old young woman was a university student travelling by train to Polgahawela. When the train had stopped at the

Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) is to focus on youth, members of provincial councils and local bodies when deciding on nominations for the General Elections 2024, National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday.

The talks for the formation of a joint opposition alliance by bringing United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is in a stalemate because of the two conditions laid out by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), a statement from UNP sai

Rice mill owners appear to be divided on selling rice at a controlled price with some agreeing to supply at a controlled price while others have refused saying it will result in them suffering losses.

Some corrupt Excise officials have solicited up to Rs.20 million to issue certain bar permits recently, National People’s Power activist said yesterday.

Malsha Kumaratungage of Sanghamitta College Galle came first in the island at the GCE Ordinary level examination 2023, while Kulani Methsala of Musaeus College became second. Jayanande Rathnaweera of Maliyadeva College Kurunegala has claimed the thir

Former parliamentarians have been ordered to return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence without delay, informed sources said yesterday.

The General election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4.2024

The government has initiated action to review the benefits of former Presidents to be pruned according to a criterion since some curtailments require legal amendments to be enacted by the next Parliament, a top source said.

Sri Lankan stargazers will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat when a comet, as a recently identified comet is growing “brighter than expected” and could be the most impressive one of the year for them. In fact, two rare celestial events that