An individual suspected of preparing to murder a woman on a contract of Rs. 10 million was taken into custody by the Organised Crime Investigation Unit of the CID during a raid in Habaraduwa area.

The trial against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa, facing charges relating to causing disturbance to the people and the normal traffic movement during a protest held in 2016 was yesterday postponed as he failed to appear in court

Whilst highlighting that Sri Lanka’s economy is slated to stumble with a budget deficit of Rs 2.5 trillion if the new budget is introduced with new proposals of National People’s Power (NPP) government are implemented, former President Ranil Wick

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response (CERT) Team in its recent statistics indicates an increase in social media hacking from 3,556 cases in 2019 to 20,628 cases last year.

A missive fraud of Rs. 14 million in the North Central Provincial Council has been disclosed by the National Audit Office.

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said there is no travel ban on Sri Lanka, and the security advisory for Sri Lanka remains at Level 2, similar to other popular destinations such as France, Italy and the Maldives.

Residents of the area and those engaging in tourism in Arugam Bay tourist zone point out that there is no unusual decline in foreign tourist arrivals in the area but there is a decline since this is off season.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed once again that the perks and benefits of the past heads of state would be scrapped completely, no matter what.

The residents of Ambanpola are protesting and complaining of an illegal liquor shop established amidst five schools, Dhamma schools and temples in the town, saying the bar rigorously violates Excise laws.

A police constable attached to the Tissamaharama Police has been arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three newly recruited police constables in their single quarters, in addition to subjecting them to ragging as freshers to the service.

The highly contagious viral disease previously known as ‘Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome’ (PRRS), which is spreading among pigs, hogs, and boars in Sri Lanka, has been identified as the African Swine Disease.

The Alliance for People’s Struggle yesterday called for a fresh probe on what they called the passport scandal stating that the truth of the claim made by Epic Lanka that it had signed an agreement with Department of Emigration and Immigration on p

Experienced and able persons are needed in Parliament to take over the government if the need arises, UNP Deputy Leader and New Democratic Front (NDF) Gampaha District candidate Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

The death of two wild elephants due to human activities had been reported from Mannar and Hambegamuwa areas.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration will visit the southern coastal belt in early November to look for any overstaying tourists from countries like Russia and Israel, where an influx of tourists are expected in the emerging South season for

Petitioner alleges that Ranjan Ramanayake was convicted on charges of contempt of court and imprisoned

McDonald’s Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited ends Franchise Relationship in Sri Lanka, according to a statement from it.

In response to Daily Mirror story headlined ‘AKD, Harini clashes over UGC Chairman appointment?’ in yesterday’s edition, the Prime Minister’s Office sent the following clarification.

Security for several hotels in Kandy providing accommodation to Israeli tourists has been stepped up by the police. Police have taken steps to obtain daily reports on foreign tourists seeking accommodation in hotels in the Kandy Police Division as we

The latest financial disclosures from the Election Commission reveal that Sajith Premadasa and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), lead in campaign spending for the 2024 Presidential Election, with a total expenditure of Rs. 1.13 billion.

The first poll after National People’s Power (NPP) swept into power will be held today when the people of Elpitiya will go to polling stations to elect members for the Pradeshiya Sabha in their area. Some 28 members will be elected to the Pradeshi

The police arrested a teacher of Oyagawa Junior School in Ranawaranawa in the Lunugamvehera Police area on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

Sri Lanka is addressing issues raised in recent travel advisories to maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all tourists, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said during a meeting with two foreign envoys yesterday. During a meeting with the A

Says mudslinging of women politicians over social media has to be especially probed

Sri Lanka is slated to face another economic turmoil no matter to whom people may vote at the General Election, former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

It has been revealed that the value of 271 gemstones in the Department’s Geology division, which have been securely deposited at the Metropolitan Branch of the Bank of Ceylon since September 18, 1964, remains unassessed, the National Audit report i

A clear difference in decision was reported between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the appointment of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman.

In response to a question as to how it will help Sri Lanka in curbing the threat, a U. S. Embassy spokesperson said the mission is closely cooperating with the Sri Lankan authorities but refrained from making any additional comment.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today dismissed allegations made by Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith that the motives behind the committees to probe the action of intelligence units in lead up to the Easter Sunday attacks was to p

Wildlife officers are to launch an investigation into a new video showing a foreigner slaughtering, roasting and consuming a peacock inside Maduru-Oya National Park.