International competitive bids have been called by the government for the supply of 900,000 vials from 1 gram Merapanam vaccine used for the treatment of acute bacterial infections and 9,000 vials from 40 mg of Tenecteplase vaccine used for the preve

In the wake of several state institutions’ websites being hacked during the last few days, the government has launched investigations into these matters, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Two persons were killed and 16 others injured after a van veered off the road and crashed against a rock near the Beragala Viharagala tea factory, Haputale on the Colombo-Badulla main road.

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva was given a ceremonial guard of honour by tri-forces yesterday at the BMICH premises. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The results of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination are expected to be released by April 2024, according to Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara.

The Marandagahamula paddy and rice storage complex constructed about ten years ago has been left to the mercy of the jungle, much to the anxiety of the traders and farmers

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025.

A 45-year old busniessman was arrested for smuggling foreign cigarettes and whisky worth Rs. 10 million, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning by the Airport Police.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched a special initiative to address the growing waste accumulation in Colombo.

The Supreme Court today declared that the Fundamental Rights of the student candidates and petitioners have been violated by the State through the breach of the integrity of Paper I of the Grade 5 scholarship examination conducted on September 15, 20

Classes for students entering Grade 1 in government schools and government-approved private schools, including Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim schools, for the year 2025 are scheduled to begin on January 30, the Education Ministry announced.

The ’Clean Sri Lanka’ programme focusing on areas such as social behaviour, environmental cleanliness and people’s ethical behaviour will be launched tomorrow with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secr

A circular has been issued by Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya to all senior police officers regarding the tradition of presenting hampers to senior officers of the Sri Lanka Police as part of celebrations on special oc

A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant against South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on 3 December.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID ) will interrogate three more officials of the parliamentary staff over the inclusion of the ’Dr’ title in front of the name of Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara.

The official website of the Government Printing Department has reportedly been hacked, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) said.

An Indian-made rocket has blasted off from a site north of Chennai, carrying two satellites which will test space-docking.

Two ruling party MPs- Wijesiri Basnayake of Kurunegala and Ajith Gihan of Puttalam- came under mob violence when they came out in their separate vehicles after a meeting with the management of an apparel factory in the Bingiriya area.

South Africa’s win over Pakistan sealed their first-ever World Test Championship Final spot, while Australia’s success in Melbourne significantly boosts their chances of Lord’s appearance.

The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan.

With the shortage of Nadu and white raw rice varieties in the market, Sri Lankans will find it difficult to prepare traditional milk rice to welcome the dawn of New Year, a trader said.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has requested the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to appoint another Magistrate for the case involving former Provincial Council member Salochana Gamage, who was arrested in connection with a

The Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic plan to manage the expected increase in road traffic heading towards Colombo city and Galle Face Green for the 2025 New Year’s Eve on 31 of December.

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their Twenty20 series with a game to spare at Mount Maunganui on Monday.

President Anura Kumar Dissanayake has appointed Major General Lasantha Rodrigo as the new Commander of the Army and Rear Admiral Kanchnna Banagoda as the new Commander of the Navy.

A Jeju Air flight from Seoul on Monday was forced to return after encountering a landing gear problem, the airline said, a day after South Korea’s most deadly plane crash.

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has alerted the public on a false post circulating on social media claiming that unclaimed luggage is being offered for sale at a price of Rs. 645, Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. (AASL)