In response to mounting concerns over reports of several police officers being in contact with leading drug lords, some of whom operate from overseas while others are imprisoned following recent crackdowns on underworld gangs, intelligence officers h

Sri Lanka were on the verge of a 2-0 series triumph when they reduced Bangladesh to 268 for seven in the second innings on the fourth day of the second and final Test, which continued at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.

Sri Lanka is not yet aware of the nature of hazardous materials in the Singapore cargo ship Dali chartered by Maersk, which crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on March 26, carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials as reported by

The Easter Sunday service was held at St Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade in a calm atmosphere but under tight security. The same service in this church ended in carnage five years ago when a suicide bomber blew himself up killing around a hundred peo

Special security was provided to the St. Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade, Colombo yesterday in view of the Good Friday mass. Special security measures are in place at churches across the country in view of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed his close associates and hinted to his cabinet that the Presidential Election

A ceremony was held at Independence Square to mark the 72nd death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, late D. S. Senanayake yesterday. UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Adviser Ruwan Wijewardene, Former Speaker K

​The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated investigations into an incident in which former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who is in remand custody has been transported to court using a bus donated by UNICEF for the transportation of

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed that public trust in parliament and political parties has reached an all time low, with parliament showing 22 percent public trust and political parties showing 19 pe

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa at a Bleedgood project launch on Thursday. However, other possible allies seem to be absent.

Forty seven laymen from Thailand were temporarily ordained at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo yesterday. Chief Sanghanaya

Reaffirms commitment to safeguarding regional stability and world peace

Emphasizes that if not for their actions, the current situation could have been significantly different

The Scene of Crime Investigation Officer (SOCO) Exhibition stall received the Golden Award at the INCO Industrial Exhibition’s colour award ceremony held at the BMICH. Photos of CI Indunil Wijekoon receiving the award

Only 20 aircraft operational, three grounded

Police said a 9mm pistol had been used in the shooting

It was also revealed that more than one million electricity connections have been cut due to non-payment of bills. The main reason for the non-payment of bills is the high power tariff

Days after the Daily Mirror exposed that a rising number of Russian tourists were engaging in prostitution in SL as well as running other unregistered, illegal businesses, the Immigration Dept. released a circular to Tourism Ministry stating all long

Amidst the sweltering heat, people turn to Thambili or king coconut to quench their thirst and cool off from the hot temperature grip

Despite JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent overtures to India and a visit to Amul in Gujarat, the JVP-affiliated All Ceylon Agrarian Federation demonstrated against the proposed partnership between Amul and Milco. The Federation, a col

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. The President visited tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwel

In what appeared to be a balanced approach on the Israeli-Palestine conflict, President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterate

The President of the Sai Baba Centre S.N.Udhaya Nathan was felicitated by the members of the centre at a function held at Sai Nilayam recently for completing 25 years in Presidency continuously and for his dedicated services for the upliftment of the

In a moment of tenderness, a woman Police constable pauses her day to choose the perfect bloom.

The Sweden - Sri Lanka Business Council (SSLBC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel (MLH). The SSLBC also celebrated its 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations betwe

A female employee in a wholesale store in the Meegoda Economic Centre received serious gunshot injuries when two gunmen who entered the business establishment shot her and took away a cash collection. She was admitted to Homagama Base Hospital.

An event was held to recognize and reward various units of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital for outstanding patient care under the Productivity, Quality, and Patient Safety Competition. Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary of the Ministry of Health, an

A renowned astrologer Dr. Miyuru Sampath Liyanage was felicitated at the Pinnacle Award Night held in Galle Face Hote

Dearly beloved wife of the late George Ralph Devotta, beloved mother of Sherine, Jerome, Odile and Sheran, grandmother of Harumi, Damien, Sean, Olivia, Celine, Collin and Shehani. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour for viewing on Sa

Old boys of Gintota MV held a felicitation ceremony for its teachers recently at the school auditorium