Against the backdrop of some politicians announcing polling day of the presidential election, the Election Commission’s Chairman R.L.A.M. Rathnayake said that it is the sole discretion of his office in terms of the Constitution and therefore others

Ukraine remains tight-lipped despite repeated requests by Sri Lanka to submit details about Sri Lankans fighting there, a top source said.

Incident believed to have occurred in 2019 or 2020, gained attention after video footage circulated on social media

The amendments to the existing Constitution or the creation of a new Constitution with a new one have always been key electoral topics starting from at least since 1994. Still, nothing substantial has materialized since then despite attempts made on

An alarming increase in the number of cases involving online pornographic content featuring underage Sri Lankans is being reported, according to a senior police officer.

As parties gear up for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled to be held later this year, it is learnt that an extensive popularity poll on all presidential candidates is being conducted by an international IT company who conducted a

In the backdrop of the government evolving legislation to regulate nuclear power generation and the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) getting ready to call for Expression of Interest from prospective investors, a delegation of China National Nucl

In the backdrop of the government evolving legislation to regulate nuclear power generation and the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) getting ready to call for Expression of Interest from prospective investors, a delegation of China National Nucl

Fort Railway Station platforms overflowed with scores of commuters waiting to catch a train back home from work last evening owing to a countrywide railway strike.

A consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country was seized, and a woman was arrested by the Police Anti-Narcotics Bureau officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport last morning. Investigations revealed t

In the wake of the announcement of the judgement, the family of victim Yvonne Jonsson, said this ruling is not only a victory for our family but also for all who believe in the rule of law.

Overseas Sri Lankan missions are in the process of being stripped of their authority to issue different categories of visas for foreign nationals including residence visas with the introduction of online application, an official said.

In the midst of the increased number of calls from ex -Sri Lankan soldiers who joined the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, a Sri Lankan delegation headed by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya will head to Russia later this

The intensity of the Southwest Monsoon is expected to increase this year as a result of global warming and the La Nina weather condition, triggering concerns about flashfloods and other related disasters, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Heavy rains are expected to continue in many parts of the country today and the Disaster Management Centre is ready for an emergency and major flood situation, the Daily Mirror learns.

Industry stakeholders including hoteliers, tourism authorities and even law enforcement agencies have shown their utter dismay over an abrupt decision taken by the National Authority on Alcohol and Tobacco (NATA) to scrap the ‘H

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has refuted recent media reports, stating that Poland is utilizing intermediaries to procure surplus ammunition from Sri Lanka to transfer to Ukraine.

The Election Commission has expressed strong dismay over any attempts to delay the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections, insisting they proceed as scheduled.

Chaos erupted among the political circles last evening after a statement was made by UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, stating that a proposal would be brought to Parliament to postpone the presidential and parliamentary elections, with pa

With the torrential rains sweeping across Sri Lanka, health experts are raising alarm bells over a spike in seasonal diseases including dengue, leptospirosis, diarrheal diseases and influenza.

In another example of the global spotlight on Sri Lanka’s strategic assets and resources, China, India, the United States and France are in a competition to secure investments in the country’s graphite sector, the Daily Mirror learns.

The second day of the Gangaramaya ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Zone was opened by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the Seema Malaka last evening. Temple’s deputy incumbent Ven. Dr.

A number of leading NGOs funded by various foreign sources for projects such as gender rights, human rights and democratic governance have been registered only as guaranteed companies under the registrar of Companies leaving the National NGO Secretar

Former Army Commander, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, has decided to contest for Presidency at the upcoming Presidential election, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence has launched an immediate probe to obtain further information on the four Sri Lankan individuals alleged to be ISIS suspects who had travelled to India in recent days and were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Sq

Elon Musk has accepted an invitation by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink satellite internet service, the Daily Mirror learns.

The Pitawepathana village in Bandarawela was cut off as a result of landslide in Ambadandegama yesterday. A crack which is about 200m is seen across the road. The village is said to be cut off according to DMC (Disaster Managemen

The MPs across the political divide are inclined to secure liquor permits under the names of their associates and relatives only to be sold for amounts as large as Rs.50 million at times, the Daily Mirror learns.

Following the approval of concessionary vehicle permits, the MPs across the political divide have asked for the extension of their one -million rupee insurance coverage to include their family members, a top source said yesterday. At the House Commi

The U.S. State Department has sought to intervene in the drafting of Sri Lanka’s new piece of legislation that, if enacted, will provide for the registration of both local and international NGOs in the country, a top source said yesterday.