Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the government to formulate a mechanism to report and act swiftly on cases of child abuse.

Emirates has expressed its openness to increasing direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and various parts of India while emphasising that the respective governments of India and Sri Lanka need to grant the necessary permissions.

The global rubber market is already feeling the tremors of policy uncertainty, with Sri Lanka caught in the crosshairs, analysts said, while warning there could be a prolonged and painful reshuffle of trade routes, pricing and production flows.

The tutor who is accused in the Kotahena school girl’s death has been provided police protection, SJB MP Mujibur Rahman alleged yesterday.

The maths tutor accused of verbally harassing the girl who committed suicide in Kotahena requested an investigation into the allegations made against him and his institution.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that investigations have revealed links between several underworld gangs and opposition politicians.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the session with a subdued performance, ending on a negative note. Trading activity remained low throughout the day, as reflected by reduced volumes and turnover.

The stage is set for a fiery showdown under floodlights at the Racecourse Stadium tomorrow as Sri Lanka prepares to take on the formidable New Zealand Under-85kg side in the second game of the tour.

A British Airways flight caught fire after a pilot confused his left and right hands during take-off.

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has strongly criticized Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj for remarks she made in Parliament regarding the tragic death of a Grade 10 student in Kotahena.

The teacher allegedly involved in the molestation of a schoolgirl from a leading school in Kotahena has been sent on compulsory leave following the submission of a police B report, the Ministry of Education confirmed today.

A Development Officer with the Divi Neguma Department has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige for soliciting a sexual bribe from the mother of a seven-year-old child suffering from kidne

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that all the opposition parties should act in unison at the local authorities where they collectively hold majority.

All meat selling outlets, including supermarket meat counters, slaughterhouses, betting centres, casinos, nightclubs, and liquor outlets, will be closed on May 12, 13, and 14 in observance of Vesak, the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affa

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill avoided jail time Friday when a Sydney judge sentenced him for taking part in the supply of cocaine.

Chief Inspector W.A.D.N. Mahakumara, the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Media Division, passed away this morning at the age of 52.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of killing poor children as he announced that he would give away 99% of his fortune over the next 20 years and that the Gates Foundation would cease operations by 2045.

The Presidential Secretariat has commenced the second phase of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles, including BMW cars, V08 vehicles and Land Rover SUVs.

The Court of Appeal today directed the Attorney General to inform court whether there is a possibility of resolving the issues concerning Sri Lanka’s national cricket players, following their classification as employees of the national association,

Claiming that the Opposition is trying to use the Kotahena girl’s death for political ends, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake today urged the Opposition to refrain from politicising the girl’s death.

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect due to the heightened armed conflict between India and Pakistan following the terrorist strike on tourists in Pahalgam, as per media reports.

The Government is to introduce a mechanism to deal with child molesting cases brininging the relevant Ministries and other institutions together, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said that the parents of Kotahena school girl has not made a formal complaint as yet despite requests to do so.

A massive protest was staged in front of the Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College, Bambalapitiya on May 8 (Thursday) demanding justice for Dilshi Amshika, (15) a former student of the school who took her own life on April 29 as a result of the trauma s

At least six security forces personnel were killed when a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, operated by the No. 7 Squadron, crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a demonstration this morning.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 7 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a training exercise this morning.

In a move to reinforce operational resilience across the banking sector, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive mandating licensed banks to promptly report a broad range of

Indian film stars are known for their opulent lifestyles, often flaunting private jets, luxury cars, and sprawling bungalows. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands out with an exceptionally rare asset — a private island.

Sri Pada pilgrim season 2024/25 will end on Vesak full moon Poya day on May 12.