At least 12 people died, including three infants, and 10 others were missing after their boat sank on Monday off the Tunisian coast at Djerba as they sought to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, an official and local rights group told Reuters.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Police to file the voice recording analysis report of match-fixing suspect Thamim Rahman, before court on October 10.

The inaugural meeting of the new Cabinet is to be held today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Days of heavy monsoon rains in Nepal have triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the Himalayan nation, killing almost 200 people and causing widespread destruction.

Ragama police raided a Facebook party last evening, arresting 18 underage students, officials confirmed.

A SpaceX capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked.

Israel’s continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country’s prime minister has said.

The general election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4.2024

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for heavy showers exceeding 100 mm for several areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-Western Provinces.

Former parliamentarians have been ordered to return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence without delay, informed sources said yesterday.

Some corrupt Excise officials have solicited up to Rs.20 million to issue certain bar permits recently, National People’s Power activist said yesterday.

The National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to abandon initial plans by the previous rule to sell off or divest the cash strapped SriLankan Airlines, an official said.

Rice mill owners appear to be divided on selling rice at a controlled price with some agreeing to supply at a controlled price while others have refused saying it will result in them suffering losses.

The committee, which consisted of educationists, educational psychologists, medical professionals, and statisticians has recommended awarding full marks for the three leaked questions to all students who sat for the 2024 grade five Scholarship examin

The Election Commission has announced that applications for postal voting at the upcoming General Elections will be accepted from October 1 to October 8.

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka’s first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle.

An exhibition and fair featuring stamps, old coins, currency notes, and first day covers was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association at the Colombo Public Library. Pix By Kithsiri De Mel

MMA President T. Putra (Perry) Dane and Secretary Percy Assan handover the cash and fabric donations to the Maulawi of the Duwa Madrasa Mosque in Mahabage.

Jaffna Police have reported the death of a 42-year-old inmate of the Jaffna prison, K. Pushpa, who died after being admitted to the Jaffna Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

The prices of a wide range of food items have been reduced due to the reduction of egg prices, the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association (AICROA) said.

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s cricket team for a one-year term by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been published online. The Examinations Department said that the results were released at midnight on September 28.

Sri Lanka and Scotland registered victories on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up games.

In a message conveyed to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Government of the Republic of Rwanda extended heartfelt congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th President of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.

The water from the Polgolla diversion dam in Kandy was released this morning to facilitate essential maintenance work. Technicians were observed inspecting the spill gates. As a result of the water release, the water supply to several areas in Kandy

The Gazette Extraordinary detailing the division of institutions and responsibilities under the new Ministries has been published, the President’s Media Division said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the ’’Colombo International Book Fair’’ today at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has appointed Anura Maddegoda, PC, as the BASL President and Razik Zarook, PC as the Deputy President, the BASL Secretary said.

Sri Lankan bowlers were all over New Zealand like a rash on the third day of the second Test in Galle as the visitors skittled out for 88. Sri Lanka amassed a massive score of 602 runs in the first innings riding on tons from Kamindu Mendis and Kusal