A bird species found in mainland Europe and the Mediterranean is thought to be extinct globally by a coalition of conservation groups.

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Gampaha for allegedly stealing Rs. 75 million in cash from an institution that provides secure cash transportation services.

The Court of Appeal upheld the death sentence imposed by the Tangalle High Court on Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri, alias ‘Julampitiye Amare,’ who was found guilty of killing two individuals and injuring another in 2012 in Katuwana, Hambantota.

Badulla Police have summoned former Minister Harin Fernando to provide a statement regarding an election violation during the recent general elections.

A large batch of pharmaceutical drugs that is commonly used as a painkiller and also widely abused among addicts and schoolchildren as an intoxicant was seized by Sri Lanka Customs from a consignment smuggled into the country last week.

The nomination of Mr. Ravi Karunanayake as an MP on the National List came under fire from the leaders of political parties that contested the General Election under the gas cylinder symbol.

In response to controversy over National List nomination, Mr. Ravi Karunanayake said there is no moral issue here because the New Democratic Front (NDF) has been assured of one slot in accordance with the MoU signed among the alliance partners.

Some of the traditions involved in opening of a new Parliament has been changed, sources said yesterday. This has been done to make the opening ceremony as simple as possible.

Even though 70 percent of Sri Lankan Muslims voted for the National People’s Power (NPP) government, no Muslim representatives were included in the recent Cabinet appointments, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Kandy District candidate Rishad Mahr

Parliamentary Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera outlined the benefits newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will receive.

Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, according to Vandana Mohan, India’s first female event manager and founder of the Wedding Design Company.

Manila, Philiphines (19 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a USD 200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)said.

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by incumbent Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne challenging his arrest over a road accident in 2023 has been dismissed by Supreme Court.

An Extraordinary Gazette has officially named Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB).

New Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and 16 Ministry Secretaries were appointed today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The government aims to create an environment where public officials can serve freely and effectively while removing barriers that hinder both officials and citizens in delivering and accessing services.

Conducting coaching or tuition classes targeting the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examinations will be prohibited from midnight today, the Department of Examinations said.

Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary, succeeding Aruni Wijewardena, who previously held the position.

The outbreak of Meningococcal disease at the Sri Lanka Army Recruit Training School in Vedditalativu is under control, Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) said.

Minister Bimal Rathnayake has been appointed as the Leader of the House while Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as Chief Government Whip, the Government said.

Dr. Nalin de Jayatissa, assumed duties as the Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health this afternoon. (19).

While assuring the public that tackling bribery and corruption will remain a priority, the new Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijayapala said today that he is committed to restoring the independence of the Sri Lanka Poli

A train traveling from Kandy to Badulla derailed at the Diyatalawa railway station a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Cabinet Spokesman for the new government.

Former Minister and New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Kanchana Wijesekara is likely to enter Parliament through the National List, a number of former MPs told the media a shortwhile ago.

Heavy rains above 100 mm are likely today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorology Department sai

Security was increased this morning outside the official residence of former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake in Battaramulla, anticipating protests over the gazetting of his name for one of the two National List seats.

The Court of Appeal today issued an order directing the hospital authorities to submit a report on the health condition of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who is currently in remand custody in connection with a case involving an unregistered lu