Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday denied that his interest in getting the Easter Sunday attacks probe going are connected with his ambition of getting elected to papacy.

Leader of the United Democratic Voice Party, film actor Ranjan Ramanayake said former Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila expected his disclosure regarding the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks to create pandemonium in the country, but it ended up in a fl

A Mathematics teacher of a leading school in Dimbulagala Education Zone was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 16 year old schoolgirl.

Agriculture Ministry Secretary M. Wickramasinghe yesterday claimed that the Rs. 660 million deposit made for renting the DPJ Tower in Rajagiriya during the Yahapalana period has not yet been received.

A civil society activist has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission’s decision to hold the Parliamentary Election on November 14.

In response to reports that Sri Lanka Police had purchased substandard breathalyzers for testing drunk drivers, the Police have clarified that no payments have been made for the 14,803 breathalyzer boxes that failed quality tests.

A woman who gave a massage to her paramour just after her husband left for employment abroad and spent the day enjoying with him had taken ill and died in his company. Her paramour was taken into custody by Meegoda Police on suspicion.

The Acting OIC of Kalpitiya Police has been summoned to appear before the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission in Colombo for an inquiry on October 25, in connection with a complaint against him for violating the fundamental rights of two women.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Ministries of Environment of India and Sri Lanka, yesterday launched its Adaptation for Resilience (ADAPT4R) project, according to a statement from it.

The previous government has set the stage for the present government to secure the fourth tranche from IMF and for a successful third review, former State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said yesterday.

Action was taken yesterday by Sri Lanka Land Development Authority and the Western Provincial Council to prevent unauthorized filling of a marshy land about 12 acres in extent in Bopitiiya and Nilsirigama in Muthurajawela sanctuary.

The continuous and excessive seizure of dangerous drugs like Ice, Kush and illicit cigarettes by the authorities at the main international airport in the past few weeks has no connection to the recent change in the country’s political sphere, agenc

Bathiya Silva, a 30 year old young man is suffering from chronic kidney disease and doctors have recommended an urgent transplant. Bathiya, therefore is in need for a B positive kidney.

The Election Commission yesterday (17) announced the maximum expenditure limits allowed for candidates, parties, independent groups and national list candidates ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary election slated for November 14.

The law enforcement agencies manning the Bandaranaike International Airport thwarted attempts by a Sri Lankan and Indian national to smuggle Ice, whiskey and cigarettes worth over Rs.35 million into the country in two separate cases during the last 4

There should be experienced people in Parliament to resolve the economic crisis, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

As torrential rains result in flooding across Sri Lanka, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water.

The weather in Sri Lanka has experienced a sudden change as heavy rains experienced during the past few days is expected to reduce.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara alleged that Former MP Ajith Mannaperuma failed to listen to advice he had given and did not stick to a single policy.

Reginald (Reggie) Perera, a respected political leader from Wattala passed away recently.

The government has already commenced investigations into certain key matters, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the Bribery Commission has already expedited action related to cases of alleged corruption.

Many roads in Gampaha District had gone under water yesterday due to torrential rain. Picture shows people in Kotugoda, Minuwangoda struggling to wade through water. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella who had been granted bail after being remanded for nearly nine months over the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials said he would temporarily keep away from politics.

Three individuals had been run over by the Colombo bound express from Matara on Saturday evening (12) at Katukurunda in Kalutara.

The matron of a hostel for children with special needs who inflicted cruelties on aurally handicapped children in the hostel was arrested by Anuradhapura police .

Kaduwela Electoral Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra said she decided to resign from the post of National Organiser of the SJB Vanitha Balawegaya ( Women’s Force).

He stressed the importance of reducing risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity, noting that most cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes, with only a small percentage attributed to ge

A consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country was seized and a woman who arrived from Dubai arrested on suspicion by the Police Narcotics Bureau officials in the early hours of last morning.

The 29th of September 2024 saw the 17th Presidential Installation of The Colombo Gavel Club held at the prestigious Water’s Edge hotel, marking another milestone in the illustrious history of Sri Lanka’s pioneering Gavel Club.

The US government has yesterday officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 360ER, valued at $19 million, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) for maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations.