STF, Air Force and police personnel have been deployed outside Jewish prayer centres known as ’Chabad Houses’ in Colombo, in light of the reported threat to Israeli nationals in Arugam Bay. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sri Lanka A beat Pakistan Shaheens by seven wickets in the first semi-final at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat on Friday to qualify for the final of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka is addressing issues raised in recent travel advisories to maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all tourists, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said during a meeting with two foreign envoys today.

Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)said they could move fast towards the third review which will come up soon.

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing Ranjan Ramanayake from contesting the parliamentary election scheduled for November 14.

Three journalists have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a building known to be housing reporters in southern Lebanon, witnesses have told the BBC.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Matale District candidate Rohini Kaviratne has lodged a complaint with Rattota police against what she claims is fake news that is being circulated about her over social media.

The Election Commission has decided to mark the voters’ index fingers for this year’s general elections, Commissioner General Saman Ratnayake announced.

Unbeaten defending champions Sri Lanka will target another easy win when they confront the Maldives in their 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 Group ‘A’ encounter at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India today at 5.00 p.m.

In the wake of security threats on Israelis in Sri Lanka, special security measures have been implemented, and search operations conducted by the Police and STF at the Pallekale International Cricket Stadium ahead of Sri Lanka’s practice session.

A tense situation was reported yesterday afternoon as local residents gathered outside the Pamunugama Police Station to protest against the alleged assault of two youths in police custody.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to hold a series of meetings with the High Commissioners of South Africa and New Zealand, along with the Ambassadors of Iran and Myanmar, as well as a delegation from the European Union today (25) at the Pres

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed liquor license holders to meet specific requirements when requesting Tax Clearance Certificates for license renewals, effective January 1, 2025.

Veteran David Warner’s lifetime ban on any leadership role within Australian cricket imposed after a 2018 ball-tampering scandal was lifted Friday.

Three more Chinese nationals have been arrested in connection with the online scams while staying at a hotel in Ginthota, Galle.

An airport at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island has found itself at the center of a polarizing debate after introducing a time limit on hugs in its drop-off zone.

The British High Commission in Sri Lanka expressed confidence that Sri Lankan authorities will soon address the terrorism threat, while reaffirming its support to the government.

The elite Special Task Force (STF) have heightened security in Colombo, Weligama and Ella as well, a day after the US Embassy in Colombo gave a warning of a possible terror threat in Arugam Bay, a senior defence source told Daily Mirror last evening.

The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance yesterday sent a strong message to foreign embassies regarding travel advisories citing possible terrorist attacks, which could lead to serious setbacks for the local tourism sector.

Sri Lanka has overtaken Malaysia to become the second largest transnational education (TNE) partner for United Kingdom (UK)- based universities by accounting for a whopping 10 percent of overall UK TNE enrollments last year.

A clear difference in decision was reported between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the appointment of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman.

While refuting claims by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe that his government had allocated funds required to increase public sector salaries, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that no such funds had been allocated.

It has been revealed that the value of 271 gemstones in the Department’s Geology division, which have been securely deposited at the Metropolitan Branch of the Bank of Ceylon since September 18, 1964, remains unassessed, the National Audit report i

Claiming that the government has ensured the security of all citizens, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government had acted swiftly based on intelligence reports of a potential threat, whereas the actions taken by the government wer

There is a possibility of the thumb or any other finger of the voters to be marked at the general elections this year, according to a statement by the Election Commission.

With the government’s announcement yesterday regarding a potential attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area, it is clear that the current government lacks experience and knowledge to handle situations of such nature, former

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader former MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday requested the information officer - Presidential Secretariat in writing to provide him with records of evidence given by Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne befo

Police have uncovered a nefarious scheme orchestrated by a man masquerading as a judge in his own fake tribunal and passing ’judgements’ since 2019 especially in land deals in Gandhinagar area.