President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who senses his defeat, has started to give impractical pledges like increasing salaries of government servants and writing off crop loans, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Palitha Mahipala commented on the spread of respiratory-related ailments in Sri Lanka at the annual research conference of the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) held recently. Discussio

The Supreme Court yesterday issued a ruling to remove a lawyer from the position of Attorney-at-Law for failing to take necessary steps in two cases after receiving legal fees.

The Royal Institute Gampaha Branch proudly hosted its Annual Sports Day on the 9th of August 2024 at the Gampaha Sri Bodhi Ground for the 2nd time. The event organized by the Sports Department of the Gampaha Branch, was a resounding success, showcasi

A young man who attempted to flee to France on forged travel documents was arrested by the Border Surveillance Unit of Bandaranaike International Airport on Monday night (02) when he called over at the Silk Route departure terminal for Business Class

A boat with a group of seven fishermen on board had bumped against a ship and capsized in the deep sea off Galle fisheries harbour in the early hours of last morning and three from the group had disappeared.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called for the support of all parties to create an era in which Sri Lanka would end borrowing funds from other countries.

The Cabinet has approved a ‘one chop’ system for the 38 visa-free countries, commencing with immediate effect, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism Harin Fernando said. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Fernando said the ‘one chop system’ adopted

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to register 41 assembled motor vehicles under the terms of the Motor Traffic Act after a hiatus of 12 years.

The Irrigation Department warned of possible floods yesterday in the low-lying areas of Kuda Ganga and Madu Ganga valleys in the Kalutara District.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa pledged to distribute lands to the people in the North and the rest of the country through a land distribution task force.

Any alliance between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and SJB presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa at this moment will have no impact as people have already decided whom to vote, NPP politburo member Sunil Handunnetti said yesterday.

The party remained split on the matter with a faction led by MP S. Sridharan backing common Tamil candidate P. Ariyanethran whereas the other group backed by MP M. A. Sumanthiran insisting on a main candidate after studying their manifestos

A hill country leopard released from a trap last morning by wildlife officers had died before any treatment could be provided.

The unveiling of Grand Zenith Banquet and Events and the Awards Ceremony to felicitate those who have contributed to the success story was held last week at the Zenith Banquet Hall on Pradeepa Mawatha, Colombo.

The fortieth anniversary of the Police Special Task Force (STF) was celebrated yesterday in Kataragama giving priority to religious activities.

A group of three wildlife officers attached to Wilpattu wildlife conservation office and a civil security constable were arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal the roofing sheets in an abandoned building in the national park.

Some powerful nations including those from the region want a weak government in Sri Lanka so that they can get what they want, MP Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday.

Member of the Central Province Public Service Commission Keerthi Wickremeratne contesting the presidential election has been removed from the PSC by Governor Central Province Lalith U.Gamage.

Embilipitya police are investigating a mock election held by an individual in Embilipitiya town and sharing the results on facebook.

A Sri Lankan passenger who tried to smuggle in foreign cigarettes worth over Rs.3 million under the pretense of carrying cosmetics from Doha, Qatar was nabbed by the Police at the Bandaranaike International Airport

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe was making certain statements on the economy to satisfy President Ranil Wickremesinghe, NPP politburo member Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit K. Doval arrived in Colombo yesterday morning, official sources told The Hindu, to follow-up on the ongoing Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) initiative. He is also scheduled to meet with political leaders

UNP General Secretary Range Bandara today denied reports that he had resigned from his post in the party and is going to shift sides.

A suspected underworld gangster and drug trafficker wanted in connection with murders and extortion was arrested in Dubai by a team of CID investigators and brought to the country last morning.

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at a press briefing held in his ministry yesterday stated that the ration allowance for military personnel will be added to their monthly salary from next January 2025 instead of the present practi

A former member of the Western Provincial Council was arrested yesterday (29) by the Western Province (South) Crime Investigation Division in connection with the murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera alias Club Wasantha at a tattoo centre in

An individual who caused grievous hurt to his 12-year old daughter by burning her face was arrested yesterday by Liyangahawela Police in Bandarawela.

Election Commission Chairman R. M. A. L. Rathnayake said yesterday that the process of conducting the presidential poll is progressing smoothly and remains well under control, with fewer election law violations compared to previous presidential elect

P. John Erick Reginald Cooray, former Managing Director of Hansa Marine Enterprises and former Director Ceylon Shipping Lines has passed away