Seven individuals, including five children, have gone missing after the tractor they were in was swept away by floodwaters yesterday in Karaitivu in Ampara District.

Jaffna District Independent MP Archuna Ramanathan paid tribute to slain LTTE leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran claiming that Prabakaran was his god.Posting a live video, he said his father was a former police officer of the Sri Lankan government and tha

A case has been filed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Arjuna Aloysius, the director of W.M.Mendis and Company, who is currently serving a six-month prison sentence for tax evasion, defrauded Rs. 12 million by purchasing paper f

Jaffna District Independent MP Archchuna Ramanathan has sought personal security from the Parliament authorities, claiming that he is unable to move freely after the incident in Parliament recently.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said that although the people in the North are allowed to observe Maaveerar Naal (Heroes Day) to honour their deceased relatives, they must refrain from displaying any logos, uniforms or images related to t

Four provinces of Sri Lanka will continue to be battered by rain as heavy showers of 150 millimetres within the next couple of days leading to disasters such as floods because a low pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is heading for depres

The government officials have no obstacles to enjoy their perks and privileges such as salary scales and vehicles entitled by them whereas the Ministers and MPs will not enjoy any perks and privileges as per the mandate and the people’s requirement

Referring to the recent controversy over alleged buried treasure near the Central Expressway construction site in the Wandurawa area of Veyangoda over the weekend, Professor of Geology at Peradeniya University Atula Senaratne said people should not d

Demands by its allies has resulted in further delay in finalizing the nomination of National List MPs of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), former MP Hirunika Premachandra said yesterday.

In the Ballagaswewa area on the 100-foot road in Hambantota, two wild elephants were seen engaging in a tussle. Local villagers said that wild elephants frequently wander through the area, causing damage to homes and properties.

There is a quandary over nomination papers submitted for the local authorities’ election because of changes in political affiliations among candidates but the Election Commission has no choice but to proceed with the conduct of polls early next yea

During a recent raid, the Public Health Inspectors netted 20 individuals and decided to file action against them

The discussions related to the third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme concluded yesterday, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

An individual who raped and impregnated a 15-year-old schoolgirl was arrested yesterday by Nochchiyagama Police.

About 150 to 200 members of the Women’s Wing of Jathika Jana Balawegaya had attended the protest

There have been abuses in the issuance of permits for expatriate workers to import electric vehicles, according to an audit report.

Public advised to take precautions against damage from strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms

Thirty-five new MPs have asked for housing facilities at the Madiwela Housing Complex, according to an informed source.

Sri Lanka remains on Tier 2 of the TIP report

Underscoring their commitment to creating a platform for children to express themselves, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is staging a one-of-a-kid art exhibition at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, celebrating the 35th anniversary of

Excavations were carried out amid torrential rain on court order in a location in Expressway road reservation near Wandurawa Rajamaha Vihara in Veyangoda on information that a treasure had been buried there, but it was postponed for yesterday afte

A group of illicit gem miners in Maha Eliya Forest Reserve in Bogawantalawa was arrested and their tools and equipment seized by Meepilimana STF in Nuwara Eliya last morning.

Off-season visitors often entered the forest away from the pilgrims’ route and collected plants to be taken away

Pathfinder Foundation hosted its fifth Dialogue with Diplomats, focused on “The Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific and its impact on Small States in South Asia, with a special reference to Sri Lanka” held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo recent

Why not record statements from Shani, Ravi? he asks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives at the Parliament complex for the inauguration of the first session of the Tenth Parliament yesterday.

Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan refused to move away after he sat on the Opposition Leader’s seat inside the chambers despite requests by Parliament staff to move.

The tenth Parliament met yesterday creating history with novel features seen for the first time. For the first time, first- timer Dr. Asoka Ranwala, was elected Speaker of the House uncontested.

Thirty percent of children are nearsighted due to prolonged use of digital screens, and the World Health Organization predicts that this figure will rise to 50 percent by 2050, Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH) Ophthalmologist Dr. Anusha Then

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has established a special unit to address the issue of harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops.