Leader of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Mahinda Rajapaksa who was the Executive of President during the wartime told off the UK over sanctions against former Chief of Defence Staff Shavendra Silva, former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and

Three people were ’’found conscious’’ after two jets from the French air force’s acrobatics team apparently collided near an air base in northeastern France on Tuesday, authorities said.

Four suspects have surrendered to the Colombo (Central) Crimes Investigation Bureau in connection with the brawl that took place at the Octopussy nightclub on Park Street in Colombo over the weekend.

The wife of Dr. N.D.G. Gayantha, Head of the Psychology Unit at the Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, also succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital today.

While questioning the Muslim extremist group operating in the Eastern Province, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that legal action will be taken against the group following investigations.

In line with the proposal submitted under the Budget 2025, the government has announced plans to provide an essential food package at a concessionary price during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival season.

While recording a 16.3% rise, foreign remittances sent through the banking system by Sri Lankan workers saw a significant increase by the end of February this year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLFEB) said.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Sri Lanka starting in April, as stated by the Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayati

The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the government’s stance regarding the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on four individuals, including three Sri Lankan military leaders.

A United Airlines plane that left the United States for China on the weekend had to make an unexpected diversion because the pilot forgot to bring his passport.

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to implement a maximum retail price mechanism for medicines.

Sri Lanka is weighing its response to the UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on three Sri Lankan military leaders and one time LTTE military wing leader in the east Vinayagamurthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman who defected from the terr

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most sought-after international destinations for travellers in Oman this Eid season, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW).

The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00 peecent at its meeting held yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters are expressing serious concerns that the impending abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system could lead to a significant downturn in their export earnings, potentially exceeding US$1 billion.

The government has issued a circular regarding the revision of salaries for public sector employees.

Sri Lanka should work with the Adani group and other investors if is to experience an economic recovery and growth, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Japan has awarded a wrongly convicted man who was on death row for close to half a century compensation of 217 million yen ($1.44m).

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has denied reports suggesting that the planned rollout of the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service in the country has been suspended.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today questioned the remark made by Presidential Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa who had said there has been no conflict of Interest in getting E&Y and him being an adviser to the government.

Nine Sri Lankans who attempted to leave for Canada through a major human smuggling scam that charged Rs. 4.5 million each to fix a forged visa, were halted by the immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening (24)

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed Chamara Silva as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka U19 National Team.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran.

An advisory for severe lightning was issued today for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva Provinces, as well as the Ampara and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department announced.

An Indian cricket manager found guilty of match-fixing allegations related to the Legend Cricket League 2024 was today sentenced to four years of imprisonment by the Matale High Court.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) allowed DMK leader T.R. Baalu to replace former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who passed away in 2018, as petitioner in over a decade-old challenge against agreements entered into between Indi

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed Chamara Silva as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka U19 National Team.