The ongoing dispute over this issue has become a recurring concern in the House

As drought conditions grip several areas of the country, not only are humans suffering, but wild animals are also bearing the brunt of this hars

The Department of Meteorology has announced that the sun will shine directly over the Kilinochchi and Mullaithivu Districts in Sri Lanka today. The sun is expected to reach its zenith, casting its rays directly over these districts. The nearest tow

Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2023, marking the highest number of cases reported in a single quarter since 2009.

The Sri Lankan government has granted permission for the Chinese research ship ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Sri Lanka amidst Indian concern. Media Director of the Ministry of Defense Colonel Nalin Herath said that the permission of the Ministry of Defe

The task of cleaning up the Beira Lake, removing the bad odour and maintaining water quality standards, is to be handed over to a private company, government sources said yesterday. Groepo Pte Ltd. a foreign company has tasked its local company Gro

Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms like fever and chills, fatigue (feeling tired), vomiting, cold hands and feet persist

The ritual of offering bees honey to the Sacred Tooth Relic was performed on Saturday (26) by the Vedda community.

The Health Ministry has taken immediate action to procure additional supplies of Intraocular Lenses worth Rs. 09 million

About 698 firearms had been issued to 154 politicians from 1980 to 1990

Controversial Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), Dr. Ruhul Haq, who has been embroiled in controversy, has reportedly faced an extension of his suspension, sources familiar with the matter have told Daily Mirror. T

The government has announced its plans to take action against institutions and individuals involved in pyramid schemes, stating that such fraudulent activities will be treated as criminal offenses.

In a bizarre turn of events, a Sri Lankan passenger returning from Bangkok had declared gold biscuits worth over Rs.27 million to the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which the authorities suspect as a failed smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka and India are mulling over an intensified partnership to promote green alternatives in the transport sector, particularly emphasizing electricity and biofuels. During his farewell call in New Delhi, the outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner

According to a survey conducted, it has been found that only 15% of pre-school children possess the level of pre-school education corresponding to the level of education of the first grade, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Accordingly, t

As a precautionary measure, the use of the antibiotic in question has been suspended pending further investigations

There is a risk of memory loss among children due to severe addiction to mobile phones and the internet, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital consultant psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruban said. He pointed out that children’s addiction to video games is a serious

Director Seevali Arukgoda is to assume duties as the new Media Spokesperson of Sri Lanka Customs today. Mr. Arukgoda joined SL Customs in 1989 as a Superintendent and rose up to the Director post with a service spanning over 34 years and with expe

The junior dancing team of Ambatale Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya achieved first place in the zonal dancing competition (Sri Jayewardenepura Zone) and provincial dancing competition (Western Province) held this year. The team has now qualified to take

Taxation is intricately linked to gender equality and is a fundamental foundation to address intersectional inequality challenges, said the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The procession is scheduled to leave Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious hour of 7.26 pm

Two men who arrived on a motorcycle had opened fire at the man

Mr. Premajayantha moved a motion to summon MP Raheem before the privileges committee

He served as an elections’ observer alongside an eminent assembly of former leaders and dignitaries

Former Director of the CID Shani Abeysekara and four others who stood charged with introducing a stock of explosives and weapons including a claymore mine and T56 rifles into a outhouse at Kalagedihena in Gampaha and fabricating evid

Government unveils ‘Swastha’ an information management system

The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 17

A Chinese national who was caught distributing illegal Chinese branded cigarettes in Colombo was imposed a fine of Rs.1 million by the Fort Magistrate yesterday. Fort Magistrate Thili

Writes to President asking for steps in this regard

Indian Ambassador to EU, Santosh Jha, is set to replace Baglay in Colombo