Today is the Poson full moon Poya that commemorates the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

A suspect who had defrauded people of millions of rupees by using various mobile SIMs, was remanded till July 4th by Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday.

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) expressed concern to the officials of the Department of Labour over the significant delays in implementing a digital data system, despite substantial financial allocations by the government.

At least 73 Sri Lankans who are to participate in the Dhamma Spiritual Retreat Programme to be held in Thailand to mark the king’s birthday left Sri Lankan shores on June 18.

Aragalaya activists together with few leftist political parties including Front Line Socialist Party, New Democratic Marxist - Leninist Party and Socialist People’s Forum announced yesterday that they have decided to launch a political alliance nam

The foundation stone was laid yesterday for the state-of-the-art Planet Green Force (PGF) Centre, a new eco-friendly learning lab at Ananda College, Colombo incorporating the four pillars of UNESCO Green Academies and the latest sustainable features.

The driver and his assistant of a Suwa Seriya Ambulance (1990), who stopped at a house to rush an individual to the hospital after he fell ill during a party, were assaulted by two individuals attending the event.

The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) yesterday criticised two bills now pending before Parliament- Women Empowerment Bill and Gender Equity Bill - saying that they, if enacted, would promote LGBTQ rights and transgender rights compromising on the

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday distributed appointment letters to UNP zonal organizers at the party headquarters Sirikotha in Kotte. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardana, National Organizer Sagala Ratnaya

The residents of Nallathanniya town are living in constant fear of any possible danger from herds of wild boar frequenting the town during daytime.

A PC attached to Thanthirimale police was arrested on Monday night (17) on suspicion of his involvement in drug peddling.

The sale of all alcoholic beverages will be banned countrywide on Friday, June 21st in view of the Poson Full Moon Poya Day and the sale of booze is prohibited from two to seven days in selected sacred zones by order of the Excise Commissioner Genera

A driver who caused a fatal accident and attempted to mislead the investigations was arrested by Katugastota police yesterday.

The Poson Zone organised by the Past Pupils Association of Ananda Sastralaya Kotte will take place from June 21st to June 23rd where there will be exposition of sacred Buddhist Relics. The singing of devotional songs and a drama competition are al

The Poson Week will commence today with the main ceremonies in Anuradhapura. Mihintale and Thanthirimale sacred cities.

The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka was held recently in Parliament under the patronage

Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Bandula Gunawardana said Anuradhapura town would be developed as a nerve centre of the economy, for which President Ranil Wickremesinghe had allocated Rs.200 million in the current budget.

Anuradhapura District Parliamentarian S.M. Chandrasena stated that the Prime Minister of the government formed after the next general election would necessarily be appointed by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

United National Party (UNP) Chairman MP Wajira Abeywardana said non should contest the presidential election other than sitting President Ranil Wickremesinghe enabling him to be the candidate of the nation.

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 600 kg of narcotics valued at over Rs. 13 billion during naval operations conducted so far in 2024. According to the Navy, they have confiscated narcotics with a street value exceeding Rs. 13,210 million and have h

Whilst being critical on the proposed imputed rental income tax on houses and properties, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa over the weekend said a future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) government will cancel debt moratoriums given to major companies

The Colombo Lotus Tower will be illuminated in vibrant green and white today, as the country celebrates the Eid al-Adha Hajj Festival, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited announced.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe symbolically awarded 442 out of the allotted 5,000 land deeds to the residents of the Mannar District today.

No matter who comes to power in the future, no leader alone can achieve this, and none of the current leaders in this country have a system to rebuild the country, the founder of the National Namal Uyana, Wanawasi Rahula Thera said. While addressing

Minister Premajayantha said 2,500 smart boards will be given to all the leading schools in the country between August-September in the first phase.

Cash rewards to traffic police officers have been increased through a special circular issued by IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Police said that public has the right to request to see official identification of officers in plain clothes for verification before consenting to any checks.

The Sri Lanka Air Force’s fallen war heroes commemoration ceremony 2024 was held yesterday (14) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training S

Sri Lanka is approaching a significant presidential election, which will be a pivotal moment for the country’s political and economic future. Sri Lanka Election Commission announced recently that the 2024 Presidential Elections would be held on a d

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing together with Chinese well-wishers organized a Vesak celebration on 25th and 26th May 2024, with over 500 devotees from China. The Sri Lankan community also attended the celebrations.