An accused who stood indicted with rape and impregnating an eleven-year-old schoolgirl was found guilty under three counts and sentenced to 60 years rigorous imprisonment by Kandy High Court Judge W. Darshika Wimalasiri.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), which accepted that there would be a keen tussle between incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, and National People’s Power (NPP) at this year’s Presidential Election, has in

A woman who inflicted cruelty on her four-year-old daughter, deserted her husband, and eloped with a soldier she met through the internet, was arrested by Lunugala Police while hiding in the Anuradhapura area.

The MEI foundation in collaboration with YWMA coordinated by the Colombo Times CSR project distributed school shoes for deserving students last Friday, at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Auditorium in Colombo.

Constable Udara, who was stationed at the Karandugala Police Station, was killed by Constable Kumara using his service weapon, a T-56. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the reason of shooting his fellow constable.

The Athurugiriya Police and the Western Province South Crimes Division are conducting investigations to arrest three wanted suspects over the Athurugiriya shooting on July 8, where two persons, including ‘Club Wasantha’, were killed, and sever

Pathfinder Foundation and the Australian High Commission in Colombo co-hosted a Track 1.5 Trilateral Roundtable titled “Sri Lanka-India-Australia: Maritime Neighbours and Partners”.

Minister of Forest Conservation, Wildlife and Irrigation Pavithra Wanniarachchi organized a closed-door meeting at her residence in Pelmadulla to seek the opinion of her supporters on which candidate she should endorse in the upcoming Presidential El

A private secretary to State Minister S.Viyalendiran and a political activist have been arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Rs.1.5 million.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry yesterday said that if the situation in the Middle East intensifies following the death of Hamas’ political leader, steps are being taken to address it in Sri Lanka.

A consignment of copra to fuel the flaming torches carried in the Kandy Esala Perahera was donated to the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday. Army Commander Lt. Gen.Vikum Liyanage handed it over to Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela. The consignment

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed to oversee the administrative duties of the Sri Lanka Police until further notice, the National Police Commission said. In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Depu

The majority of the parliamentarians, including various political groups and parties, will pledge their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the next few days for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs yesterday after an Indian fisherman died and another went missing when an Indian trawler capsized during an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy to drive it a

Monath Perera Memorial Soft Ball Cricket Tournament organized by the Old Boys’ Association of Mahinda College, Galle will be held at the Koggala Free Trade Zone grounds on August 3rd from 7.00am onwards.

A young man who entered a house at Ratmale in Parasangaswewa police area and raped a 60 year old elderly woman under death threat was taken into custody.

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the presidential candidates to place cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election as early as possible.

The 17 former student movement leaders from Rajarata University, who had been charged with criminal intimidation and harassment of former Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjith Wijewardene, pleaded guilty to the charges when the case was taken up yesterday be

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem who condemned the assassination of Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh warned that it will increase potential for a regional war.

Posters of Presidential candidates President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa were seen displayed all over Colombo city.

A Police Constable from the Medagama Police was arrested yesterday by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on suspicion of accepting a gratification of Rs.3000 from a suspect.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a new Chairman to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) with effect from July 30th and the reason for the sudden removal of the incumbent Chairman Venura Fernando has not been stated, the CEA unions said

A medical camp was organized at Wijeya Newspapers Limited yesterday as a healthcare promotional programme for journalists.

A seven-year-old girl from the Makulugaswewa area was injured when a loaded firearm hidden in the corner of her house accidentally went off.

Since 2020, a significant number of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) have left the country due to the latest currency crisis, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

The Election Commission has sought a report from the Director General of Health Services regarding the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference, which was held under the patronage of National Peopl

Due to a lack of exercise and healthy food, the rate of obesity has rapidly increased, among both women and men in the country, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said.

The Election Commission wrote to Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake asking for expeditious steps to appoint an Inspector General of Police (IGP) in acting or permanent capacity for the smooth conduct of the election, an official said.

In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police and the Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of Administration at Sri Lanka Police, the National Police Commission has sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding a crucial appointment.

The proposed legislation envisaged establishing a Practitioner licencing system for all professions including journalism.