The showery weather condition is expected to continue further due to the wave-type atmospheric disturbance, the Meteorology

A group of suspects who attempted to sell four elephant pearls for Rs.20 mln, was arrested and the elephant pearls were seized by Seeduwa Police on Thursday night (14). The police on

After India extended restrictions on the outbound shipments of onions until March 31, 2024, Sri Lanka has turned to Pakistan for the import of this essential item but the prices remain high leaving consumers in the lurch, a spokesman said.

Petitioner says his transfer is a case of political victimization

The failure to complete the construction of the power transmission line linking Kotmale, Polpitiya, Padukka and Athurugiriya resulted in the inability to avoid an all island blackout, a top engineer said. The blackou

Alles’ Brompton Properties Ltd. owns a flat in an affluent area of London that was purchased for about $960,000 in 2006

Sri Lanka Police set to destroy more than one tonne of heroin seized in various raids by the police and other law enforcement authorities in Sri Lanka after the year of 2022, Acting Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon said.

Princess Royal of the United Kingdom will visit Sri Lanka from 10 -13 January 2024

For violating Fundamental Rights of an individual while being detained

The minority allies of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) - Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) - remain disappointed after its leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliamen

use of mobile phones and social media as contributing factors

Some 27 chartered accountancy firms have been found advising their clients to avoid paying income taxes, a senior Presidential Advisor said yesterday. Senior Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe told a briefing that some 27 chartered accountancy f

The government should positively intervene on behalf of the issues pertaining to a workforce that brings an annual income of Rs.5 billion and save the migrant workers from contracting HIV, the pressure groups urged yesterday.

Local and foreign monks at a religious ceremony held to mark the 80th birthday of Gangarama Chief Incumbent Venerable Galaboda Gnanissara thera at Hunupitiya yesterday.

A programme to donate 100 cataract lenses was held at Lanka Hospitals on Tuesday (12) with the participation of Venerable Master Shin Yun of China, Deputy Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Dr.

Kurunegala former Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana and four others who stood indicted with demolishing King Buwanekabahu’s Palace and pleaded guilty and were sentenced to three-year rigorous imprisonment by Kurunegala High Court Judge Lal Bandar

A group of four young men, who attempted to take close-up photos of tusker Agbo with a drone camera illegally were arrested, and the drone camera was seized by Thirappane Police on Wednesday evening.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, said during a virtual press conference yesterday that discussions are progressing between the IMF and the government regarding the implementation of a property ta

Images of Shavendra Silva circulating on social media

A severe drought is predicted between February and the middle of next year posing a threat to the country’s food security, especially at a time when people endure hardships due to the economic crisis, experts warn. This transpired at a top level

An Indian man was taken into custody by the Katunayake International Airport Police on suspicion of sexually abusing a Sri Lankan girl, about nine years of age, who was a fellow passenger.

The Court of Appeal in its majority decision yesterday affirmed the convictions and the sentence imposed against three accused in connection with South Asia’s largest VAT scam. The Colombo High Court had convicted and sentenced these three accused

Senior and respected Consultant Physician (Chest & Critical Care ) Dr.Vajira Tennekoon’s book, “Of Kings & Nobles,” which delves into the history, politics, and battles of Sri Lanka, was recently launched at the Nawaloka Auditorium with the par

The Government announcement of flexible opening hours of bars and liquor stores as a result of budget reading 2024 and its implications on the alcohol industry has a serious impact on health and economy of the country, the ADIC said yesterday. Alc

The 750 year old historic Bo tree at the Gedige Vihara in Asgiriya Maha Vihara had collapsed on Tuesday evening (12). History has it recorded that this Bo tree had been named after the consort of Vickramabahu 111 who ruled during the Gampola perio

A controversy has surfaced regarding the appointees to the Medical Council by the previous minister of health suggesting that he had violated the Medical Ordinance. This surrounds the alleged violation of Section 29 (f) of the Medical Ordinance, w

Parliament yesterday approved Budget 2024 thus giving approval for the reforms recommended by the IMF just a day after its second tranche under the extended fund facility. The third reading of the budget therefore was approved by a majority of 41

Plans should be implemented effectively to prevent violence against women at home as well as the violence faced by women at the workplace

In response to a video circulating on social media, the Yala National Park administration has urged the public not to feed Nandimithra, the tusker is known for forcefully reaching out to vehicles for food.

Tells Parliament that the President, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and all MPs had attended the party hosted by the Prime Minister