Saudi authorities have announced a temporary visa ban affecting 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season. The suspension applies to Umrah, business, and family visas, with restrictions expected to end by mid-June, according to diplomatic sources.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning.

A Jordanian national allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane on Saturday evening and had to be restrained by crew and other passengers, forcing the airline to request police assistance on arrival.

A leading liquor store chain owner cum hotelier had been booked by the Department of Excise yesterday for promoting booze sales through Facebook by using attractive discounts, thus violating the NATA Act. The Excise also took a large stock of foreign

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump slapping increased tariffs on imports, Sri Lanka sought to strengthen economic cooperation with India during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has recommended to the National Police Commission that the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police Station be transferred to enable an impartial inquiry into the death of 26-

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Kosala Nuwan has passed away at the age of 38 after suffering a heart attack, hospital sources said.

An Indian woman was arrested at Katunayake Airport this morning (06) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau with cocaine worth Rs. 65 million.

A total of 74 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were received, taking the total number to over 600.

Sri Lanka has set at least 11 Indian fishermen free, in a goodwill gesture.

Long, flowing wigs and weave extensions have dominated the catwalks of Ivory Coast’s massively popular beauty pageants for years.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit and emplaned for India.

We intend questioning the government in Parliament on the agreements it has signed with India during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when it meets on Tuesday, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today.

India’s longest and most holy river, the Ganges, is home to thousands of dolphins. But their survival is under threat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team and said the triumph captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken part in an anti-Trump protest in a score of locations across the US in what organisers expect to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk.

A fire broke out at a function hall on Castle Street, Borella, last night and later extinguished.

A stock of 50,000 kilograms of large shrimp, previously recommended for destruction, was discovered stored in two containers and being transported to the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex, allegedly to be sold to the public.

The Negombo Police have initiated an investigation following a complaint received at the Police Headquarters regarding an alleged sexual assault at the Negombo General Hospital.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called upon the Acting Inspector General of Police to ensure the conduct of an immediate and impartial investigation into the death of a youth while in the custody of the Welikada Police, due to fatal injur

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reassured once again that Sri Lanka’s land or oceanic territory would not allow to be used in a manner that is inmical and detrimental to India’s interests , Indian Foreign Secretary Vickram Misri said.

The leaders of political parties representing the upcountry Tamil community met with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

A specialised medical and disaster relief team, consisting of 26 members from the Sri Lanka Tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake departed for Myanmar on a special flight today to assist those affected by the recent earthquake.

The Sri Lankan government is expected to initiate prompt discussions with the US government regarding possible relief measures following the introduction of the US reciprocal tariffs, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Some relics of the Buddha found during excavation in Gujarat, India, will be brought to Sri Lanka in view of Vesak Poya this year, Indian Foreign Secretary Vickram Misri said.

In the wake of the US reciprocal tariffs, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of the conclusion of the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India while operationalising free trade agreements with Thailan

Sri Lanka on Saturday conferred its highest civilian honour, the Mithra Vibhushana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said the award reflects the historic ties and deep friendship between the two countries.

India and Sri Lanka exchanged seven MoUs covering areas such as defence, interconnection of two power grids, the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub and cooperation in the health sector.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled the plaques virtually for the ground breaking of the Sampur solar energy project, and the inauguration of the temperature controlled warehouse in Dambulla