Nawalapitiya Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organiser Sasanga Sampath Sanjeewa was arrested for allegedly assaulting a National People’s Power (NPP) supporter on September 21.

All Ceylon Makkal Congress leader Rishad Bathiudeen has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to cancel the permit for a liquor bar which was newly established on Main Road, Mannar.

Allies including the US, UK and EU have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, following an escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has expressed its support for the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

China says it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, a rare public test that analysts said was meant to send a message to the United States and its allies amid heightened regional tensions.

The weather conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers across most parts of the island over the next few days, from tomorrow (27).

India does not seek to control every political move of neighbours, and does not expect that the political dynamics within neighbouring countries will adhere to what India may think is desirable, but Delhi is confident that fundamental realities of in

The sudden declaration of the general election has prompted the Election Commission to put off of the conduct of the local authorities’ election further.

Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said, in his first public function on Tuesday, requested Saudi Arabia to be a strong partner in the development process of Sri Lanka by investing especially in the tourism sector and Dedicated P

The total employment in the tourism sector, including indirect employment, rose by 11.24 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 429,641 employees in 2023, according to the provisional data of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The prices measured nationally showed substantial deceleration, on the back of the easing food prices and downward revision to electricity tariffs, which managed to put some amount of money back in the pocketbooks of the people in August.

While condemning the statement made by National People’s Power (NPP) member Wasantha Samarasinghe about vehicles abandoned at the Galle Face, former MP Dilum Amunugama clarified that these vehicles were used by coordinating committee chairmen.

The timely communication of results by the Election Commission prior to the second count of preferential votes could have averted a state of confusion amongst the public, as opined by the international election observer ANFREL.

Hundreds of vehicles used by former secretaries of various ministries were found abandoned at Galle Face in Colombo soon after the dissolution of parliament last night.

Claiming that the government never considers public service as insignificant, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that public trust in political authority and publc service is crucial for the nation-building.

The availability of chicken and eggs in the country has reached the most sufficient levels and the country has become self-sufficient, All Island Poultry Association (AIPA) President Ajith Gunasekara said.

The government will begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately and proceed with activities related to the extended credit facility, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Sri Lanka announced their playing XI for the crucial second Test match against New Zealand that gets underway at Galle International Stadium.

The Election Commission has announced the maximum number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to be elected from the 22 districts at the upcoming General Elections slated to be held on November 14.

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC, Havelock SC Head Coach and national player Saliya Kumara is set to sign his new contract with St. Anthony’s College for the 2025 Inter-Schools rugby season next month.

The water supply in several areas of Kandy will be suspended for 65 hours due to essential maintenance of the Polgolla diversion dam, starting from Saturday (28), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

The Supreme Court today ordered that Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, be remanded until the conclusion of the contempt of court proceedings against him.

New governors were sworn in by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals.

The Supreme Court today ordered that Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya be kept in prison custody within the Supreme Court premises till court proceedings resume in the evening.

Sri Lanka has revealed its final XI for the second Test against New Zealand, set to begin tomorrow at Galle.

The Supreme Court today issued a rule charging Immigration and Emigration Controller General, Harsha Ilukpitiya, with contempt of court for failing to implement its order, which had suspended a Cabinet decision granting approval for online and expatr

Fitch Ratings announced today it has affirmed Sr Lanka’s LongTerm Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ’RD’ (Restricted Default) and Long-Term Local-Currency IDR at ’CCC-’.

New Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said that he hopes to implement swift measures to maintain law and order and to ensure the police operate independently without political interferences.