Kedella Exhibition 2024 was launched yesterday and will continue until Sunday (15) at BMICH, Colombo. Visitors can enjoy special discounts on electrical and home appliances. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Sri Jayewardenepura University which was temporarily closed following a clash reportedly between two groups of students of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), is to be re-opened after the Presidential Elec

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is practising cheap politics by hurling a false allegation that there is a political deal between independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe and National People’s Power (NPP) Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, UNP Depu

The sunset has long been a major attraction in the tropical island of Sri Lanka, especially for tourists. This scenic sunset was captured in Beruwala, Sri Lanka, on September 13. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a rally in Beruwala on September 13, 2024, where he announced that the ban on vehicle imports will be fully lifted by February 2025. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Supreme Court today issued an order to file a rule containing contempt of court charges against the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for failing to implement the Court’s order, which had suspended a Cabinet d

A National People’s Power (NPP) government will take immediate measures to uplift the economy initially where steps will be taken to boost the tourism industry to attract four million tourists to the country per year, NPP presidential candidate Anu

The traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will clash for the Michael Gunaratne Memorial Trophy in their annual Inter-Schools rugby encounter at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo tomorrow commencing at 4.15 p.m.

The defending champions St. Peter’s College will take on Isipathana College in the President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Under-19 Knock-Out Rugby Tournament final at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo Sunday.

With just 20 days remaining until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its official campaign film, titled ’’Whatever it Takes.’’

Russia’s FSB security service said on Friday it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow after accusing them of spying and sabotage work, signalling the Kremlin’s anger at what it sees as London’s vital role in helping U

Police investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in an attack on a bus returning from a National People’s Power (NPP) election rally in Monaragala this morning (13).

President’s Counsel Kawshalya Nawaratne has resigned as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) with immediate effect, sources said.

SLPP Presidential Candidate Namal Rajapaksa has vowed to transform the Northern Province into a leading hub within 5 years which will create hundreds of employment opportunities for the youth in the province, Namal said in a statement in Jaffna.

The Motor Show 2024 was launched today (13) at the BMICH. A collection of modern electric vehicles as well as very old vehicles are displayed at the exhibition which will run till Sunday (15). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Cabinet has approved changes to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) structure, which will take effect in April 2025, according to the President’s Media Division.

Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has created history on social media crossing a staggering 1 billion followers combined on all platforms. He recently opened his YouTube channel as well and even that had crossed 20 million subscribers wit

Trincomalee District Judge M. Ganesharajah has been interdicted with immediate effect by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC).

The PCB allocated 12.8 billion rupees for upgrading stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi to meet international standard

The Cabinet has decided to lift the ban and restrictions on all vehicle imports by February 2025, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said today.

Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara of the Sri Lanka Singha Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from September 16.

The Examinations Department has announced that the G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations for 2024 will take place from November 25 to December 20.

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LTL Holdings, which was to open today, did not go ahead as scheduled on instruction by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it is ready to move forward with programme discussions after the Presidential election is held and a new government is formed based on the choice of the people.

The Supreme Court today issued an order directing the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration to appear before the Court in person for his failure to implement the Supreme Court’s order, which had suspended the Cabinet decision granting ap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that NATO allowing Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike inside his country would be seen by Moscow as the bloc’s direct entry into the war.

A Presidential pardon was granted to Diyunuge Edward Henry Pedris, who was unjustly executed on July 7, 1915 following a wrongful trial by a Court Martial set up by the Governor of Ceylon on 25th June 1915.

The she-elephant named ’Madhu’ belonging to the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara in Badulla died yesterday after she fell into an old toilet pit in the Sewela Bokkkuwa area of ​​Hasalaka, the Hasalaka Police said.

A billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest manoeuvres in space - a spacewalk.

An Italian father and his son have been fined 60 million Sri Lankan rupees ($200,000; £150,000) for trying to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects - including 92 species of butterflies - out of a safari park in Sri Lanka.