The Buttala Police arrested three suspects involved in the kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl, who was held in an underground bunker.

Verité Research’s annual evaluation has shed light on the state of budget proposals in Sri Lanka, revealing that 89% of the highest-value expenditure proposals from the 2023 budget lacked progress information, amounting to a total of LKR 43.8 bill

The wasp nests in the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella that posed a danger to tourists was removed yesterday and steps were taken to prevent rebuilding of wasp nests in the bridge and the surrounding area. The Nine Arch Bridge is one of the main tourist attr

The incident involving the shooting at the vehicle of actor-turned-politician Uddika Premaratne’ near his residence in Anuradhapura was allegedly orchestrated by the actor himself and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Police Media Spokesman DI

In another landmark judgement, the Colombo District Court has recently recognized the validity of a marriage annulment decree issued by the Melbourne Federal Court in Australia for a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka.

A group of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP) and retired Senior DIGs yesterday voiced their disapproval of the decision made by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of Criminal Investigation Department former SSP Shani Abeys

Sri Lanka has witnessed a staggering 150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife.

The National People’s Power (NPP) would bring in a new Constitution under its rule, which would incorporate a lasting solution to the national issue agreed by all parties, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the actions and responses of Sri Lanka’s intelligence and security authorities in relation to the April 21, 2019 bombings yesterday.

In the wake of recent sentiments expressed by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), the Health Ministry and the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) are keen to address concerns over the influx of substandard beauty product

A fraud involving Rs. 01mln of montly charity allowances payable to elders and the invalids by the Anamaduwa Divisional Secretariat has come to light and is now being investigated by Public Administration Ministry.

A private bus on Padukka- Pettah route that ran out of control had crashed into the Makumbura Multimodal Centre in Kottawa causing injuries to five individuals. Extensive damage had been caused to the building and the bus as well.

A collision between a van and a passenger bus in the Wegama area has left three members of a family dead and several others injured.

A 17-year-old schoolgirl had died of electrocution after cutting the plug of the wire connected to the sewing motor and trying to get an electrical connection in an unsafe manner at her house in Piliyandala.

The atmosphere for the operation of the NGOs (non-governmental organizations) has improved in Sri Lanka in 2024 compared to the previous years, a report says.

Nationals People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday met people’s representatives of the North including TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran and Mavai Senathirajah at the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) office in Jaffna.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday appointed a specialist committee to address salary anomalies in the government service, President’s Media Division said.

An investigation has been launched by the Anuradhapura Wildlife Assistant Director regarding a video circulating on social media showing a youth touching a wild elephant while it was asleep.

Ananda College Colombo, one of the premier boys’ schools in Sri Lanka launches educational initiatives to address the ’brain drain’ crisis in Sri Lanka as skilled professionals continue to leave the country amidst economic, political, and socia

The Civil Appellate High Court of Negombo refused to grant a Stay Order staying the activities of the Official Receiver appointed to the Negombo-Pitipana Lellama.

Master Thenuka Senith Fernando, a student from Maris Stella College Negombo, has brought pride to Sri Lanka by winning a Silver medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad held in Turkey.

As floodwaters recede, the proliferation of flies has raised alarms among health authorities due to the increased risk of diarrhoea outbreaks and the spread of contagious viral fevers.

Sri Lanka is facing a health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which account for 89% of deaths, according to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala.

A family that sought refuge at the residence of a leading gem businessman in Ratnapura after being affected by the floods have allegedly stolen gemstones valued Rs.25 million, according to the police.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi had invited the latter to visit Sri Lanka when the duo met on Sunday. Both leaders met on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Consumer Affairs Authority’s (CAA) General Workers’ Association urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing chicken from the market due to the increased risk of contamination caused by recent floods. Association General Secretary Aji

The political groups led by MPs Dallas Alahapperuma, Dayasiri Jayasekara and Roshan Ranasinghe are in negotiations with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to work out an electoral alliance, an informed source said.

Police are seeking public assistance in apprehending a suspect wanted for defrauding individuals of Rs. 17.5 million with promises of employment abroad, particularly in countries like England and Poland.

In a landmark judgement, the Colombo District Court has held that a foreign decree of a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka can be recognized and enforced in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Colombo District Court issued a decree of dissolution of marriage i

The retired soldiers of Sri Lanka who dedicated their lives to the war left for Russia not to abandon the motherland but to make ends meet, who have been deceived by the scammers promising them a lucrative opportunity, opined Defence Secretary Genera