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)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the final set of shortlists in the ICC Awards 2024, honouring the outstanding performers in Men’s Tests and in the overall categories; the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer o

Two England batting mainstays, India’s pace spearhead, and a new star in Sri Lankan ranks make for a glittering list of nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of The Year.

The government has been able to stabilise the country within three months where some halted foreign funded projects have recommenced while discussions have been initiated to bring in new investments, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Health authorities are urging parents to exercise extra caution with their children, especially when handling firecrackers, due to a noticeable increase in firework-related injuries.

To mitigate the adverse effects on the education of vulnerable schoolchildren, the government has decided to provide an allowance to assist with the purchase of school stationery at the start of the 2025 school year.

Former Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando was recently involved in an altercation at the CH & FC Club in Colombo.

All arrangements have been made to pay the compensation for damages caused by floods, droughts and wild elephants during the Yala season before January 5, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, following his passing away.