The historic Mahiyangana Sacred site has been offically proclaimed as a place of worship by President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday. The President bestowed the momentous proclamation to Most Venerable Urulewatte Sri Dhammarakhitha Thera, the Seni

They were among the young prisoners in the open air rehabilitation camp in Watareka

The Chief incumbent of the temple, the Venerable Udagabbala Sumedha Thero, was in the temple when the crime was committed

170 elephants, 38 humans killed in 2023; 146 humans, 439 elephants in 2022

A request was made through Letchumanar Sanjay to promote education and health as well as other development facilities

Senior Counsel Lal Kularatna, representing the defence, raised an objection, highlighting that the prosecution had failed to act under Section 3 of the Bribery Act No 19 of 1994

The importance of addressing instances that may insult Buddhism is underscored by the sentiments of Buddhists in this country

Saddharathana Thera posted a video on YouTube allegedly insulting President Ranil Wickremesinghe

The CID arrested Natasha Edirisooriya at the Katunayake airport while she was trying to leave for Singapore

Govt. to bring in stronger laws against criticizing religions

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said they will discuss with the IMF the open violation of the agreement signed between the two before passing the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of US$ 2.9 billion’ by the

A systematic programme has been prepared to streamline the payment of taxes by eliminating the existing weaknesses and shortcomings in the current tax collection

Nathasha was arrested by the CID at the BIA on Saturday night while attempting to leave the country

One died and at least eight others were seriously injured in a head on collision of two cars at Alankulama on the Anuradhapura – Padeniya road.

Rupavahini Corporation will continue without any hindrance as only one part of the building will be given to NSBM the Minister assured at the meeting

The meeting was also attended by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director Ben Mellor who was visiting Sri Lanka

The investigation was prompted by a video clip that is currently circulating, in which the alleged “monk” can be seen publicly scolding the President using abusive words

The body of a passenger who had died on board the SriLankan Airline, flight No. UL 605 from Melbourne on Saturday night was handed over to the Katunayake police.

The National People’s Power (NPP) would re-launch the battle from June 8 to force the government to hold the Local Government election, as June 9 completes three months since the LG polls have been delayed,

A worker in Bridwell Estate in Bogawantalawa had sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a leopard which was lurking amongst the tea bushes. Estate sector people are living in constant fear of attacks at any moment by leopards roaming into

The OIC of the Welikada Police has been transferred to the Police Field Headquarters over the death of a 42-year-old woman who had been taken into custody over an alleged theft at the house of a tele dr

Samples taken from the body were sent to the laboratory for DNA test and other tests

India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday. The Modi government, he underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that

An individual who sustained serious injuries in an explosion during a fire works display at a wedding reception on Saturday (27) in Thambuttegama died on admission to the Thambuttegama Divisonal Hospital.

A case filed by fishing community demanding compensation from the owners, operator and insurer of the vessel MV X-Press Pearl and the responsible authorities in Sri Lanka for failure to discharg

Puttalam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was fined for smuggling gold had left for Dubai on Thursday (25) night, informed sources said yesterday.

Mrs. Senanayake was elected Mayor in February 2018 and held the post till 2023

Subject Minister confirms Govt. keen to start it again

The Power and Energy Ministry has decided to increase the fuel quota for vehicles when the prices are revised next month, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said. Sri Lanka introduced the fuel quota last year following difficulties in pu