The government in a meeting with US embassy officials in Colombo on Wednesday has reportedly ruled out any links between the recent incident in Arugam Bay and ‘extremism’, categorizing it instead as an incident of ‘organized crime’.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for a staggering INR 13 crore, equivalent to approximately USD 1.56 million ahead of the IPL player auction.

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte who was arrested by police, has been remanded until November 07 by the Nugegoda Additional Magistrate.

A total of 93 fresh complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary election were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 1,000.

Ceypetco has revised its fuel prices, effective from midnight today (October 31).

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide evidence pertaining to the Central Bank bond scam that took place in 2015.

SLPP National List member Namal Rajapaksa called on both President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to clarify their stance over their promised salary increments.

The Sri Lanka Customs entered into a mutual agreement with its Russian counterpart to counter illegal trading activities and to boost legal trade facilities between the two nations in the future, an official said.

At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Wednesday.

Thousands of fruit bats hang from trees around Tissamaharama Lake, creating a mesmerising sight as they prepare to take flight just as the sun sets. The 45-minute walk around the lake offers scenic views of Tissa Wewa and a relaxed bat-watching exper

In a landmark disciplinary action, the Supreme Court suspended a lawyer from practicing law for five years following findings that he failed to appear before the High Court in a criminal matter where he was appointed as the assigned counsel by court.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said she will never take advice from someone like former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was rejected by the people 17 times.

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was arrested by police a short while ago.

Many Hindu devotees engaged in religious observances at Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil Kochchikade to celebrate Deepavali festival this morning. Hindus in Sri Lanka celebrated Deepavali also known as the festival of lights. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Examinations Department must assure students and parents that the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations will be conducted smoothly, without any issues, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Diwali message emphasised the importance of a cultural, political, and attitudinal transformation if Sri Lankans are to realize hope of a prosperous country and a fulfilling life for all.

Despite the government regulating prices for Nadu rice at Rs. 220, prices have averaged Rs.235 a kilo in the market, according to recent reports.

Bird flu has been found in at least one pig at a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the H5N1 virus in swine in the United States, the U.S. Agriculture Department said Wednesday.

The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested an underworld figure known as ’Army Chooty’ who manages the drug operations of Nandun Chintaka Wickremaratne, alias ‘Harak Kata,’ revealing an extensive drug trafficking network.

More than half of the drugs that have failed quality tests so far in 2024 originated from India, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.

Some politicians and media institutions are spreading false news to create anarchy in the country with an intention to create instability without giving the new government strong power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya recently claimed that the former President deliberately misled state employees by promising them a salary hike.

Despite pressure being mounted from the opposition, the new government will consider any decision on the current Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) or the Anti-Terrorism Bill introduced by the previous government only after the next Parliament convene

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) have raised the festival advances for their workers, with the increase beginning ahead of this year’s Deepavali holiday.

Inflation in Sri Lanka’s Colombo district fell further in October, marking the third consecutive month of easing, with both food and non-food prices declining amid the improved supply conditions and reduced administrative costs, according to the da

Sri Lanka Customs, one of the three main revenue generating arms of the Treasury, had achieved more than 80% of the stipulated revenue target of Rs.1.53 trillion for the year 2024 by end of October, with positive hopes of surpassing the aim before 20

Sri Lanka’s construction sector reported a contraction in September, reflecting a slowdown in the activities, influenced by the election-related disruptions, the data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed on Monday.

Aheavy influx of foreign and local tourists is being experienced at the historic Nine Arch bridge in Demodara on the upcountry railway line. The bridge built in 1921 during British rule in Sri Lanka is 300 ft long and 80 ft high. Pix by Nisal Baduge