The beauty products, including skin whitening creams endorsed by model Piumi Hansamali are not registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Daily Mirror learns.

Following the arrest of the gunman linked to the murder of Public Health Inspector (PHI) Deepal Roshan Kumara in Elpitiya last February, investigations revealed that the fatal shooting was a case of mistaken identity, as the slain PHI was inadvertent

The Attorney General yesterday raised objections to former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra being enlarged on bail, in a bail pending appeal.

A probe has been initiated over the incident where a two-month-old baby suffering after choking on milk was refused treatment at the Matara District New Hospital in Kamburugamuwa resulting in her death.

On an application made by the Bribery Commission, the Colombo High Court has issued an order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The value of

The Chief Justice has nominated a fuller bench comprising five judges of the Supreme Court to hear the Fundamental Rights petition, which sought an order restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps to conduct the Presidential El

Officials from the Elpitiya Special Crimes Investigation Division took custody of a vehicle that had been parked at the car park of the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport for a month, police said.

The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday told those concerned not to interfere with the right to act as the Secretary General of SLFP.

Sri Lanka has successfully concluded its discussions with bondholders, reaching an agreement on restructuring terms yesterday. This follows an unsuccessful first round of talks in April.

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order staying the further proceedings relating to the indictment filed before Colombo High Court against eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl.

In what seemed to be a staggering disclosure, the pioneers of Yukthiya operation revealed that drugs worth Rs 19,075 million had been recovered since its beginning in December 2023.

A businessman has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps in conducting a Presidential Election in 2024 until the Court makes a determination regarding the petition.

Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Ministry has estimated the damage done to fishing gear of Sri Lanka fishermen by Indian bottom trawlers at Rs.700 million and communicated it to the Indian authorities including External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. In

Two students, a male and female aged 15, studying at an International School in Colombo, are suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the 67th floor of the Altair apartments building in Kompanna Veediya on Tuesday evening. Police identifie

“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.