The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were ’’absolutely necessary,’’ ​NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

A new Foreign Employment Act aimed at addressing existing legal gaps and strengthening the rights and security of Sri Lankans working overseas will be presented to Parliament soon, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Hera

A suspect arrested by wildlife officers for illegally possessing and selling protected animal parts at a jewellery establishment in the tourist town of Kitulgala has been fined Rs. 2.1 million after pleading guilty to 38 charges.

West Indies ended a wait of more than two decades for a Test series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing a memorable 1-0 triumph and raising hopes of a new era under captain Roston Chase.

A German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients

US President Donald Trump today (Wednesday 8) gave Iran a ’’warning’’ and said that the United States will strike the Islamic Republic ’’very hard’’ tonight. He also stated that he was unhappy with Iran, hours after declaring that the

A total of 239 drivers and conductors have tested positive for prohibited drugs under a mobile drug screening programme carried out in the Western Province, the National Institute of Transport Medicine said today.

The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its decline on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices closing lower as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor confidence.

The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the ’’Water Supply Disconnection Week’’ programme, which was scheduled to be carried out from July 13 to 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

The annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa will begin with the traditional ’’Kap’’ planting ceremony, or ’’Kap Situweema,’’ on August 13 at 6.17 a.m., Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said.

The Education Ministry and several government institutions will work together to integrate inclusive education into future plans, following a workshop held in Colombo on promoting research findings related to inclusive education.

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a warm weather advisory for the Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts, warning that the heat index could reach “Caution” level in some areas during the daytim

The Government is planning a housing assistance programme to help low-income families complete partially constructed houses, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

SLPP Jaffna District Organizer and Politburo Member Geethanath Cassilingam has called on the government to immediately reconsider its decision to reduce the Colombo–Kankesanthurai Intercity Express service, warning that the move would cause signifi

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, tracks how people around the world use its models through what it calls the Anthropic Economic Index. The Index breaks down usage by country, by occupation, and by task type, using data pulled from

The 2027 Budget would give special priority to addressing the country’s long-standing drinking water issues by introducing sustainable solutions, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government is committed to equipping Sri Lanka’s children with modern technology, knowledge and skills required to face the challenges of the future.

Four passenger transport buses have been taken into custody by the Ambalangoda Police for allegedly operating using kerosene as fuel instead of diesel.

All-rounder Justin Greaves of the West Indies and seam bowler Asitha Fernando of Sri Lanka have made notable gains in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after the drawn second match of their ICC World Test Championship series in North Sound, Saint

U.S. President Donald Trump said ​an interim agreement to end the war with Iran ​was ’’over’’ on Wednesday after Tehran carried out new ⁠attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf.

The government has decided to expedite the clearing and protection of key elephant corridors in the Anuradhapura District as part of its long-term strategy to reduce the human-elephant conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday at a NATO summit he had ordered his ​Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all ‌trade with Spain, calling Madrid a ’’terrible partner’’ in the alliance.

A prison guard who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with severe injuries following the violent clashes at the Negombo Prison has passed away.

MP Namal Rajapaksa, National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa, said the government’s response to the Negombo prison tragedy demonstrates that the promised “system change” has failed, arguing that true account

The Criminal Investigation Department today informed Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena that it has concluded all investigations into the case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations that he caused a loss of more than Rs. 16

Several individuals and organisations, including prominent Buddhist monks, have sought the permission of the Court of Appeal to intervene in the writ application filed by Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former Director of the State Intelligenc

A network of AI-generated female profiles on Facebook is being used to create fake identities, attract users through emotional and sexualised content, and redirect them towards adult-chat services, gambling platforms, cryptocurrency promotions and ot

A new system of stipulated fares for buses, three wheelers, school vans and office vans will be introduced soon, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

The United ‌States on Tuesday re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, as a U.S. official warned that Iran’s attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were ’’wholly unacceptable’’ and would be met with consequences.