Sri Lanka has launched a Rs. 15 billion project to renovate Terminal 1 of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, using domestic funds, authorities said.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended Tuesday’s session on a mixed note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing marginally lower while the S&P SL20 Index managed to post a slight gain. The market began the day on a strong footing, with the

Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that the most appropriate step that former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay can take in relation to the Easter Sunday terror attacks is to disclose all information in his possession and assist the

A 38-year-old Indian expatriate who had lived in Dubai for nearly 15 years, died after collapsing during a routine cricket match.

Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that any decision on arrest or non-arrest will be based strictly on evidence uncovered during ongoing investigations, in remarks linked to the legal developments involving former President Gotabaya Ra

The healthcare system could come under severe pressure if the number of dengue patients continues to increase, Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa warned today.

The Government is closely monitoring the anticipated El Niño climate phenomenon and is formulating plans to address its potential impacts, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (16).

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, met with the newly appointed Chairperson of the National Commission on Women (NCW), Grace Asirwatham, at the Commission’s office in Colombo.

The National Council for Road Safety has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulation on expressways will be strictly enforced from June 20, marking the end of the grace period granted to motorists.

The Court of Appeal today reserved July 3 for the delivery of its judgment on a revision application filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa in connection with the money laundering case widely known as the “Menik Malla” case.

Five suspects who were allegedly preparing to sell a rock believed to be of ancient value for Rs. 20 million were arrested by Pulmuddai Police during a raid conducted in Pulmuddai.

A fire broke out at a transformer supplying power to the Cancer Unit of the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya around noon today (16), hospital officials said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved funding to reconstruct an additional 90 places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, expanding ongoing efforts to restore religious sites affected by the disaster.

The Ministry of Education has launched a special dengue control programme targeting all schools, preschools, and educational institutions across the country as part of the national effort to curb the spread of dengue.

A new causeway-type bridge will be constructed across the Angamuwa Spill on the Thambuththegama–Rajanganaya Highway to replace the existing box-culvert structure, following Cabinet approval for a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving conn

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaching, Sri Lankan football fans remain divided over who will lift the trophy. A Daily Mirror poll found no clear favourite, with support spread across Spain, France, Argentina, Portugal, England and Brazil.

The Government has approved the rehabilitation and improvement of a section of the Badulla–Hali-Ela Road under the Peradeniya–Badulla–Chenkaladi Road (A05), utilizing surplus funds from an ongoing foreign-funded project.

The Cabinet has approved a project to modernize school hostel facilities across the country during the 2026–2028 period at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,008 million.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to draft a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict Management, as Sri Lanka continues to face a worsening crisis involving wild elephants and rural communities.

The government has approved the appointment of a Senior Officials Committee to examine the feasibility of bringing the operations of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) under a single integrated governance fra

The Government has approved a proposal to sign an amendment to the existing Air Services Agreement between Sri Lanka and Turkey, with the aim of aligning the tariff framework with internationally accepted standards.

The Angunakolapelessa Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on Biz Bakers (Pvt) Ltd in Ranna for selling bottled drinking water above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing the CID from arresting him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) said the government has restricted Telegram in India for a limited period and asked the platform to disable message editing, after cheating rackets used it to spread fake NEET leak claims. The steps are aimed at prot

A Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing alleged irregularities in coal imports since 2009 carried out an on-site inspection at the Lakvijaya Power Plant on June 14.

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, ​marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures from the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

US average retail gasoline prices dipped below US$4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway fo

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Consultant Psychiatrist Prof. Chathurie Suraweera has called on the public and media to refrain from sharing videos and content related to suicides on social media, warning that such actions can contribute to harmful social outcomes.

Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Chandana Abayarathne said that the current government has properly allocated necessary funds for development activities at district and divisional levels since assuming office,