The SJB has sought a similar visit. According to an informed source, India has responded favourably to the request

Rambukwella has reportedly cited his decision to step down from the Cabinet portfolio until he is proven innocent and cleared of the ongoing case

A five-year-old student was killed and three other students were injured when a tree collapsed on them at an international school in Gampola. Police said

Military personnel take part in a rehearsal for the Independence Day parade in Colombo . Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Indepen

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order preventing former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella from leaving the country. The Court also issued an order directing him to appear before the CID today (02) in order to record

In what appeared to be an attempt by the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to instigate a mass agitation against the government in a manner reminiscent of the Aragalaya, was

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in his maiden interaction with the representatives of the mainstream Tamil parties in the north recently, is reported to have emphasized the need for them to have a unified position on their collective dem

An Indian journalist delegation representing the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) recently toured Sri Lanka on an invitation from the Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA). During the tour, the delegation was welcomed by former Nuwara Eli

There was a hype of activities at Galle Face, with preparations being made to celebrate the 76th Independence Day on February 4, 2024.

Asia’s leading tech alliance states not privy to amendments

Despite criticism from several organisations including the UN regarding potential human rights violations during the ongoing countrywide crackdow

At a time when the country was in trouble, the agreement made with the IMF was good and not bad for the country and the economy

Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) celebrated its 125th anniversary conference at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo recently President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest. From left, Colombo YMBA President

The Supreme Court ruled that former President’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Duminda Silva is arbitrary and not valid in law.

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo last week to pay homage to the Buddha

Visit celebrates 75 years of British Council’s presence in Sri Lanka

Troops were deployed in response to a request by the Ministry of Health to Army Commander

More than 46,318 people in 15,000 families in the Ampara District have been displaced due to the prevailing massive flood threat. Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickreme said the

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight for a three-day official visit, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations betwee

Princess Anne, sister of Britain’s King Charles, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a three-day visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, t

The suspect, identified as a Police Inspector, attached to the Bribery or Corruption Investigations Unit and working as a three-wheeler driver during his off-days

A bill board has been erected by an underworld gang leader congratulating acting IGP

The arrest of the two organizers created a tense atmosphere

The Sri Lanka Navy is currently conducting a feasibility study regarding the deployment of a ship in the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region against Houthi activities, the Sri Lanka Navy said. On W

Seven deaths being investigated

The brother-in-law of a former Minister and current MP in the present Parliament had allegedly played havoc at a police station in the Gampola police division after the police officer had subjected

The 97th death anniversary of leading lawyer, leading member of Sri Lankan Independence movement, activist and former member of Colombo Municipal Council F.R. Senanayake was held yesterday at his memorial site in Colombo.

President Ranil Wickremeisnghe in his New Year message urged all citizens to be conscious of their duty of seeing the nation resurging from its crisis in the New Year. President said in his New Year message: “As we step into the ye

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday any government could renegotiate the programme

More than 25,300 people in the Northern Province have been affected by rain and floods. Assistant Director, of the District Disaster Management Centre said the people in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts were the worst affected. He