Heavy rainfall that lashed the country triggered flash floods in some areas in the country forcing the authorities concerned to close schools in the Puttalam District, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

The defence authorities had received 413 inquiries related to Sri Lankan mercenaries fighting in the Russia - Ukraine war, an informed source said.

If convicted, Rs. 500,000 fine or 10-year jail term imposed under new law

Parcel came from Guatemala via USA addressed to a local farmhouse employee in Welikanda containing 3.1Kgs of expensive Mexican Crystal Meth

An Army Brigadier and three others who stood indicted with the murder of four individuals and causing serious injuries to 15 others by opening fire during a public protest in Weliweriya town on August 01, 2013 against contaminati

In a bid to resolve ongoing electoral issues and ensure the smooth functioning of local governance, the Election Commission has urged the government to hold the Local Government elections as early as possible. This was discuss

Says it requires only 52 days from proclamation to conclude a snap General Election

Notices served on Gotabaya

23,665 Dengue cases reported as of May 16, 2024

The recent arrest of four Tamils in the Eastern Province over the commemoration of war dead has left Sri Lankan diplomatic authorities in Canada in a precarious position in countering allegations regarding human rights violations, a

The Pitawepathana village in Bandarawela was cut off as a result of landslide in Ambadandegama yesterday. A crack which is about 200m is seen across the road. The village is said to be cut off according to DMC (Disaster Managemen

Two police officers of Anuradhapura Traffic Division riding on a motorcycle were seriously injured when a wayside tree fe

The National Vesak Festival programme commenced yesterday in Matale with more than100 Thai Buddhist Monks making their way on foot from Dambulla to Matale yesterday morning. The government had decided to hold the national Ves

The Ministry of the Environment and the UK government’s Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and enhance the marine environm

The government is to evoke a 2007 circular issued by the University Grants Commission to take action against non- academics who are currently on strike .

Police Special Task Force Chief Inspector Maharamba Silva, who is the OIC of the STF Headquarters Colombo, has launched a programme ‘Anduren Eliyata’ (From darkness to light) to distribute solar panel lights to rural schoolchildren facing difficu

A specialized delegation will leave for Russia on the direction of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to investigate into the welfare of Sri Lankans amidst the on-going Russian-Ukraine war, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya said yeste

A plaint filed by Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarian seeking an enjoining order preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe PC and Attorney-at-Law Keerthi Udawatta from functioning as SLFP Chairman and party acting General Secretary respect

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced yesterday a ban on the Daily Mirror from covering any press briefings held by the SJB.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Daily Mirror that he is not in a position to participate in the live political debate organized by Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa between the political party leaders when an invitation was extended to him yest

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order to release a collection of animals back to an animal lover, following their seizure by Wildlife Department officials for alleged violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

Universities across the nation have come to a virtual standstill as the ongoing strike by non-academic staff intensifies.

An environmental organisation today filed a Fundamental Rights application in the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the authorities from issuing any permits or approvals to carry out the wind power plant project in the Mannar Island.

Colombo, May 16 (Daily Mirror) - State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Prasanna Ranaweera, has been accused of assaulting a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The driver of a bus travelling from Nuwara-Eliya to Nawalapitiya died at the wheel, narrowly avoiding a plunge into a precipice yesterday (16).

Amidst the prevailing inclement weather worsened by gusty winds, the Colombo Municipal Council has identified about 200 old and huge trees in the city to be removed as soon as possible owing to the grave risk they pose to the public, the Daily Mirror

Students rushing out of the examination hall with smiles, as they eagerly share tales of triumph and relief after completing their GCE (O/L) examinations yesterday.

The Kap Planting ceremony of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala Esala festival is scheduled to take place on May 24 morning, the day following the Wesak full moon Poya day.

In response to the report that the U.S. State Department got involved in drafting the new law for the regulation of NGOs, the Public Security Ministry said that the United States did not attempt to influence in this regard but sent in observations to

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha De Silva is in a dialogue with the relevant government authorities to resolve issues pertaining to the Suwa Seriya ambulance scheme.