The hit on Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is expected to only further aggravate, with a proper solution yet to be implemented.

Claiming that people, who voted to form governments so far, were humiliated by the rulers, National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake today pledged to protect the dignity of the people who vote to bring in Nationa

’’I do not make empty promises, and I will ensure that no child in this country goes hungry. My focus is on making the right decisions to advance the nation, while guaranteeing that every citizen has access to adequate daily meals,’’ stated N

Sale of alcoholic beverages during the election weekend has been prohibited by order of the Excise Chief, except for the tourists residing in top star class hotels and boutique villas countrywide, the department announced today.

The Elections Commission has obtained a complete weather report from the Meteorology Department regarding the country’s weather situation for the next few days, Chairman of the Elections Commission R.A.M.L Ratnayake said today.

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC and national player plus Havelock Sports Club and Isipathana College Head Coach, Saliya Kumara has decided to end his stint with Isipathana College after having completed a successful three-year con

The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The team, which touched down in Karachi from Dubai, will be conducting a thorough review of the arrangements

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the individuals authorised to enter polling stations during the upcoming Presidential election on September 21, 2024.

Kamindu Mendis continued his phenomenal start to Test cricket notching up a fourth Test ton but a couple of late wickets at the end of play ensured that New Zealand were not completely out of it after an engrossing opening day’s play in the first T

An applicatiom filed by three Buddhist monks seeking the court’s permission to intervene and vacate the interim order preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from exercising the powers and functions of the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), w

Former Kingswood, Kandy SC, Navy SC and national player plus Head Coach of Police SC and St. Joseph’s College, Nilfer Ibrahim is tipped to take over as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Team for the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy 2024, which will take pla

A discussion between the Government and international sovereign bondholders is scheduled for tomorrow, after which Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy will officially end, Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Special train services have been arranged on election day between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) to facilitate state employees and defence officials involved in Presidential election duties.

The Education Ministry is ready to provide China-aided school uniform fabric for 2025 before the school vacation on January 20, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has released a photograph of a female suspect who is wanted in connection with a financial fraud involving Rs.150 million.

Four persons were arrested for the possession of explosives in the Naula area last nght.

Families of 11 missing persons, including five youths, held a silent protest in front of the Aluthkade courts complex in Colombo to mark 16 years since their loved ones were allegedly abducted by a Sri Lanka Navy team on 17 September 2008. Pix by Kit

Ahead of the Presidential election, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

A total of 170 fresh complaints related to the upcoming presidential election were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 4,500.

Overall prize pot of US$7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees a massive 225 % increase from the 2023 edition

The Modara Police have arrested four police officers for allegedly threatening a household in Colombo 15 and extorting Rs. 1.4 million, police said.

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others who included fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut.

Opposition leader and the Presidential candidate of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, Sajith Premadasa vowed that he would take legal action against anyone responsible for major scams in the recent past and would not hesitate to take action against the inc

Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday stressed that Sri Lanka’s economy will be worse than 2022 if the country deviates from current economic reforms.

As the campaign period for the upcoming Presidential Election will end tonight (18) at midnight, those engaging in illegal campaigning after the given deadline could face arrest and legal action, the Election Commission warned.

Around 11 election rallies are to be held before the campaign deadline for the Presidential Election which ends midnight today.

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged people to vote for him to form a government free of fraud, corruption and misuse.

If you vote for either Sajith Premadasa or Namal Rajapaksa, it will ultimately help NPP candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

’’This election is not about choosing the best speaker, entertainer, or announcer. It’s about creating a free and safe country, easing the burden of taxes, securing a bright future for your children, and improving business prospects for the fut

Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in an election rally at Minuwangoda today . Pix by Pradeep Pathirana