The economic development in the Indian Ocean region and dealing with terrorism should continue simultaneously, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

The United States and China agreed Monday to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90-day period, in a surprise breakthrough that has buoyed global markets.

A four-hour strike by employees at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) and the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port last night has resulted in an estimated loss of at least Rs. 300 million, a senior official of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLP

India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket ending the speculation about his future in the longest format.

A total of 8,742 ‘Dansal’ stalls have been officially registered across Sri Lanka in celebration of Vesak, according to the Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union.

In a tragic bus accident in Kotmale’s Garandiella area, a mother’s final act of bravery and selfless sacrifice saved the life of her 9-month-old daughter.

In a media briefing after a second day of talks with U.S. negotiators on Sunday, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said trade talks with the U.S. “achieved substantial progress and reached important consensus.”

The leaders of the opposition parties including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa have started talks to work out an understanding to capture the power of the Colombo Munici

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake visited patients at Gampola and Peradeniya hospitals following the deadly bus crash at Gerandi Ella in Kotmale which claimed 21 lives and injured at least 35.

Police investigations are underway to determine whether driver negligence or a technical malfunction caused the deadly bus accident in Kotmale, which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured at least 35 others.

The Government is to take steps towards declaring three wheelers, school vans, and office transport vehicles as transportation services that can be operated as interprovincial modes of transport as per the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bi

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata said that Japan was a victim of corruption in Sri Lanka , and expressed optimism that the government would tackle the issue.

Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

An arbitrary decision taken by the Cabinet to ban the countrywide sale of liquor, casinos and nightclubs for an extra day in addition to the two regular Vesak Poya holidays will have a serious impact on the tourism sector as well as incur a loss up t

Care workers will no longer be recruited from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the home secretary has told the BBC.

Senior Gynecologist Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen and his family had to face immense hardships to regain the lost honour and their place in society due to the racially motivated political witch hunt, Faisz Musthapha PC said.

India opener Smriti Mandhana scored her 11th ODI century to help guide India to a convincing 97-run win over Sri Lanka in the tri-series final.

The Media Division of the Ministry of Energy has rejected reports circulating in the media regarding the resignation of CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya.

Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda, who was arrested by the Welikada Police for failing to appear in court over matters related to the non-payment of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions while operating a private security company was relea

While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the devastating accident in Garandiella, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is taking steps to develop a comprehensive and sustainable

In line with the State Vesak Festival that commenced yesterday (10) in the Nuwara Eliya District, a special waste management initiative has been launched under the ’Clean Sri Lanka’ programme to enhance facilities for devotees and ensure proper w

Pope Leo XIV appealed for no more war in a message to world powers during his first Sunday blessing at the Vatican.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warmly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a vital and timely step toward safeguarding lives and fostering regional stability.

The Ministry of Defence said two helicopters have been readied to airlift critically injured individuals from two separate bus accidents - one that occurred this morning (11) in the Garandiella area and another in Welimada yesterday (10) - to Colombo

The Government has decided to pay Rs. 1 million as compensation to the families of each individual who died in the tragic bus accident that occurred in Kotmale earlier today.

The Department of Prisons announced that inmates across the country will be granted the opportunity for open visits in celebration of Vesak Poya Day.

At least 21 people have died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Garandiella area of Ramboda on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road this morning (May 11).

Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police.

Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), has reportedly submitted his resignation letter.

India and Pakistan have accused each other of ’’violations’’ hours after the two nations said they had agreed to a ceasefire following days of cross-border military strikes.