“Many have suggested obtaining concessions for foreign loans without any sacrifices. This is impractical and inconsistent with international practice. Some parties criticize us saying the government has not requested a principal loan reduction. How

A young man who noosed his neck to frighten his fiancee, pretending he was attempting to commit suicide had turned to reality as he died when the slip knot tightened. The victim was a 17 year old young man from Bogaswewa area. Investigations rev

At least 116 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede at a ‘satsang’ (religous event) in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday. The state government has ordered a probe into the incident and dispatched three ministers to

In an X post, the Prime Minister said, “My deepest condolences to the family and friends of veteran TNA leader R. Sampanthan. Will always cherish fond memories of meetings with him. He relentlessly pursued a life of peace, security, equality, justi

The bail application (bail pending appeal) filed on behalf of former Colombo District Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was yesterday fixed for July 4 by the Colombo High Court.

Actress Piyumi Hansamali emphasized yesterday that Mahinda Rajapaksa is neither her father nor is Gotabaya Rajapaksa her ‘Bappa’. She also clarified that she bears no responsibility for Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s earlier use of the vehicle, as she pu

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sent back actress Piyumi Hansamali without recording a statement from her over the allegation of acquisition of assets beyond her means.

The Norton Bridge Police arrested a person for the alleged rape of 13-year-old daughter of his sister, who stood surety to him when he was similarly accused of rape of a nine-year-old girl. His sister stood surety to the bail bond in a previous case

In a step closer to the introduction of Starlink satellite internet service in Sri Lanka, the Committee on Public Finance has approved Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill subjected to amendments to ensure consumers are ensured the benefits

France has given political asylum to notorious organised criminal Kanjipani Imran, an informed source said.

The annual Esala Perehera festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala is scheduled to commence on July 06. The Kap Planting ceremony had been performed on May 24.

A passenger who attempted to make exit through the Green Channel was arrested by Customs officers for having in his possession a consignment of jewellery valued more than Rs.20 million.

There are approximately 700 unregistered driving schools operating in the country, Department of Motor Traffic told media yesterday.

One died in a head on collision of a trishaw and a van at Karuwalagaswewa 7th km post in the early hours of last morning.

Veteran Tamil politician MP R. Sampanthan, 91, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Colombo, a party official said.

Kollupitiya Police have obtained a travel ban against Sena Yaddehige, Chairman of Richard Pieris Group, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a female business analyst from the company.

Responding to a request made by some government ministers that he should contest for the presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said he is ready to work with everyone who made this request.

The Bribery Commission has started investigating a complaint against former MP Diana Gamage regarding the abuse of state finance and assets as an MP, knowing she is a non-Sri Lankan and a British citizen.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced its fuel prices with effect from last night.

UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara’s son Yasoda Range Bandara was produced before the Puttalam Actg. Magistrate Sabri Mohmed in connection with an accident on Saturday (29) at Karuwalagaswewa and released on personnel bail of Rs.500,000. H

In a landmark judgement pertaining to the use of video evidence in a child abuse case, the Court of Appeal has recently set aside the conviction with a 16-year jail term imposed against the father of the victim child on the basis that accused was den

Sri Lanka registered its concerns with India on the death of a navy sailor in his attempt to seize an Indian fishing boat poaching in Sri Lankan waters, an informed source said.

Whilst highlighting that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sarath Fonseka is a man of ability who never gives up, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka will get the opportunity of enjoying the services of the former in the near fut

Former Colombo District Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was found guilty of her involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender in 2015 and was given a three-year rigorous prison sentence by the Colombo High Court yesterday.

In the backdrop of the death of a Navy sailor in the attempt to contain IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said the central government of India alone could not address this issue without the coope

The second round of evaluation for the 2024 GCE A/L examination began yesterday

In the wake of Sri Lanka successfully concluding its bilateral debt restructuring, U.S. Treasury’s Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Kaproth will visit Sri Lanka next week to meet with government officials, think tanks, and financial sector leaders

158 mobile phones, 16 laptops and 60 desktop computers were seized

The drugs had been sent from Canada and the USA to two addresses in Kadawatha and Colombo about a month ago

Prageeth Sampath Karunathilaka, an investigative journalist for the Daily Mirror, has won the Gold Award in the Media Sector - Individual Category (English medium) at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2024. The award honours his exceptional contr