Oil prices fell to negative territory after rising by a dollar in post-settlement trade on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, stoking concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude

Former Chief Minister of the North Central Province S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena, the spouse of former Minister S.M. Chandrasena, filed an appeal petition today before the Court of Appeal challenging the Colombo High Cou

The committee members tasked with analyzing data from the recently conducted animal census are in dilemma over receiving distorted data, Daily Mirror learns.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sri Lanka and India will review the multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues of cooperation during his visit to Sri Lanka.

Three suspects, including two women, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for defrauding over Rs. 27 million from the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation.

Sri Lanka captivated attention as a top-tier travel destination at the ULT Travel Expo, held at the Parc Hotel Alvisse in Luxembourg. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels, alongside leading Sri Lankan travel companies Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd and Wa

Sri Lanka faces potential export headwinds as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States take effect today. Key sectors such as apparel and rubber products are particularly vulnerable.

The increase in elephant deaths has been influenced by wrong measures being taken by the current government and the word being spread on social media, presenting falsehoods, Wild elephant researcher Sameera Weerathunga said.

Ravindu Rasantha de Silva has been in prolific form this season in the National Super League, turning out for Jaffna and leading the run charts ahead of established names like Kamil Mishara and Avishka Fernando.

The Financial and Commercial Crime Investigation Division (FCCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into 22 former Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning funds they allegedly received from the

The All Ceylon Fireworks Manufacturers Association (ACFMA) today claimed that they have manufactured fewer firecrackers for the New Year festive season due to a shortage of ingredients.

Sri Lanka and India is set to sign several bi-lateral agreements on defence, health, energy and digital economy during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said

Several roads in Colombo including the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road will be closed for traffic on several occassions from 6 pm to 10 pm on April 4 due to the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Police said.

The Colombo bourse extended its rally for a second consecutive session, closing above the 16,000 mark amid strong trading activity. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 73.04 points to settle at 16,007.44, bringing its cumulative monthly increase

The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided to present the Notice of Resolution to appoint a Committee of Inquiry for the removal of Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon from his post, to Parliament on April 8 for approval, the Co

A new Chairman and three members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sri Lanka Press Council by the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish a regional office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Vavuniya, Northern Province, where several districts of Sri Lanka are located.

In the wake of four Sri Lankans being deported after they were caught in their attempt to cross the border into the United States, Sri Lanka is now in contact with the US authorities to make sure that the procedure laid down in the Extradition Treaty

The Anuradhapura High Court upheld the first-ever conviction in Sri Lanka related to an illegal pyramid scheme, affirming the decision of the Magistrate’s Court to convict two Development Officers of the Department of Agriculture Research.

The Fort Magistrate today issued a warning to Rajangana Saddharathna Thera, instructing him to refrain from using obscene and indecent language in his public speeches.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to take steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka. Opposition parties of AIADMK and the BJP also supported the motion.

The government has appointed a special committee to assess the implications of the United Kingdom’s recent sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals and recommend further action.

Sri Lanka has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid to support Myanmar’s earthquake relief and recovery efforts, Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said.

The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers.

The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant returning officers to further suspend election activities until tomorrow (03) in local government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejecti

President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30, Russia’s highest number of conscripts since 2011, as the country moves to expand the size of its military.

The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) is to file a complaint against the Gem and Jewellery Authority for allowing illegal gem mining, it was reported yesterday.

The Labour Ministry has announced plans to amend the law to raise the monthly minimum salary for private sector employees to Rs. 27,000.

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in hit films including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65.

Elon Musk has regained his position as the world’s richest individual on Forbes’ annual billionaires list, despite facing some financial challenges and criticism for his involvement with the Trump administration.