A board of inquiry was appointed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the sudden death of a second year student attached to the Faculty of Technology at the Sabaragamuwa University, the Ministry of Higher Education said.

Asoka Ariyawansa, the security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred, the former President’s office said today.

Both former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the United National Party (UNP) are ready to back any positive moves taken by Sri Lankan authorities to resolve the US para tariff crisis, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

The payment system for debit and credit cards on expressways, which was scheduled to be implemented from today, will be further delayed, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

The National People’s Power (NPP), responding to the people’s aspirations, is currently focused on developing a nation that is experiencing extensive economic, social and political transformation,President Anura Kumara Disanayake said.

The ‘Pulathisi’ Intercity Express train, which was travelling from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort, derailed near the Colombo Fort Railway Station this morning, the Railways Department said.

Even though the price of diesel has decreased by Rs. 12, there will be no revision of bus fares, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said.

Health experts in Sri Lanka have sounded the alarm over a noticeable rise in asthma cases among children, Chest Physician Dr. Asha Samaranayaka said.

The people of this country will not give the Opposition a chance unless they change their practices, philosophy and behaviour even if they form independent groups and contest under different symbols, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

A 67-year-old man died after being hacked with an axe last night in the Lunugamwehera police area, police said.

Following the recent reduction in the price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said they are unable to reduce three-wheeler taxi fares at this time, as the decision must be made by the Western Provi

The escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan are casting a shadow over Sri Lanka’s aviation and maritime sectors, with SriLankan Airlines facing higher operational costs and the Port of Colombo risking lost transshipment revenue, acc

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised the need to fast-track the process of restructuring SriLankan Airlines, and to see more progress related to other state owned enterprises (SOEs).

The consumer prices in the Colombo district fell by another 2.0 percent in the 12 months to April 2025, albeit at a slower pace from 2.6 percent seen through March.

A stock of gold jewelry, including a diamond-studded ring and luxury wristwatches, with a total value of approximately Rs. 4.5 million, has been stolen from a safe at the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador in Sri Lanka, police said.

The government has informed the European Union (EU) GSP+ monitoring mission that the committee appointed on the repeal of the PTA will submit its report in Parliament within three months.

The European Union (EU) GSP+ monitoring mission, which is currently in town, has once again expressed concern over the delay in repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), despite a promise made as far back as 2017, Daily Mirror learns.

Claiming that the government has not refuted to adopt cost reflective electricity pricing as proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF),Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha said yesterday the the government agreed to the IMF to revise

In line with the fuel price revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) and Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited have decided to reduce fuel prices, effective from tonight.

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welioya Police Station has been ordered to personally appear before the Circuit Magistrate Court in Padaviya and report on allegations that an 8-year-old schoolboy was taken into custody and detained overnight at th

Since cash transactions often lead to fraud and corruption, a card payment system will be introduced as soon as possible for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the private transport sector, Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunase

There will be no price revision for LAUGFS Gas domestic cylinder refills in May, LAUGFS Gas Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries said.

Countrywide liquor sales, except for the occupants of three star hotels and above, will be prohibited tomorrow in line with the May Day, by order of the Excise Department.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a fuel price reduction, effective from midnight today.

Following President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s request for Tamil people in the diaspora to invest in Sri Lanka to help the country recover from the economic crisis, Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) Leader and Tamil Diaspora General Secretary Nimalan Vis

Jailor Manoj Udayakantha, who was in remand custody over allegations of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, was ordered to be released on bail by Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne today.

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) has submitted a comprehensive five-point proposal to the visiting European Union GSP+ Monitoring Delegation urging that any future extension of the GSP+ trade concession to Sri Lanka be strictly conditioned on mea

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded today’s trading session on a negative note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing just below the 15,800 level.

An elephant fell on a speeding motorcar that collided with it near the 6th kilometre post on the Puttalam–Anuradhapura road.

The Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today denied a report circulating on social media claiming that April 30 is the last date for individuals subject to withholding tax (WHT) on interest income, but without taxable income,