The Holy Father’s clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable, Holy See Press Office said.

The first Shell-branded fuel station in Sri Lanka has officially opened at B.S. Cooray Filling Station in Ambathale, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector.

A shooting incident in the Minuwangoda area left one person injured today (26), police said.

President Donald Trump said that the US would sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee.

A total of 12,308 people from 2,295 affected families are facing difficulties due to the prevailing dry conditions disrupting their daily lives, the Disaster Management Centre said.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (26) to provide a statement regarding the SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal.

A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities yesterday, while only Kegalle reported a good level, according to the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle in 1.2 kgs of kush into the country, Sri Lanka Customs’ media spokesman said.

Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder, police said.

Sri Lanka’s export sector kicked off 2025 on a positive note, with total exports crossing US$ 1.3 billion in January, marking a 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, data from the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.

With the Director post of the Colombo National Hospital falling vacant after the incumbent was assigned to the Health Ministry as an Additional Secretary, unrest has emerged at the hospital regarding the appointment of a new director.

Amid rising shootings and crimes involving underworld criminals, authorities have intensified efforts to bring down wanted criminals operating overseas, especially from the UAE. These criminals have been issued Interpol red notices, including those w

As the first shipment of vehicles is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka today since the government relaxed import restrictions on February 2, the Daily Mirror learns that almost all the new vehicles have been booked by customers and a waiting list is al

The enforcement of Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been delayed by six months, with the government citing public sector readiness concerns.

The Finance Ministry this week invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from consultancy firms to conduct a needs assessment to initiate a Trade National Single Window (TNSW) system to interconnect several government agencies engaged in international t

CBL Group has entered the Kenyan market by establishing a distribution hub as part of its strategic move to strengthen exports and establish a foothold in East Africa. This expansion aligns with the company’s long-term growth strategy to extend its

Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, addressed the 58th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council outlining the government’s commitment to human rights, economic stability, and national reconciliation under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s

The Cabinet approved employment opportunities under South Korea’s E-8 visa category, with recruitment exclusively handled by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

The Government will take special action against a rice mill owner in Polonnaruwa who has repeatedly sold rice at a rate higher than the stipulated rate, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) decided at a meeting in Lahore today to hold the 14th South Asian Games from January 23 to 31, 2026 in Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad.

The Engineering Faculty of the Peradeniya University has invented a camera to save wild elephants from being run over by trains.

The second reading of Budget 2025 was approved by a majority of 109 votes in Parliament a short while ago.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been requested to investigate into allegations of bribery and corruption related to data fraud at the Drug Regulatory Authority and irregularities in the procurement of passports.

In the wake of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala’s remarks in Parliament that the government will not use the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to curb underworld activities, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, referring to the incident of PTA being us

Four fire engines and a team of 15 firefighters have been dispatched to contain a chemical contamination reported at a laboratory of the University of Moratuwa, according to the Fire Service Department.

A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

SriLankan Airlines is slated to increase its fleet to 51 aircraft from the current level of 22, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma told Parliament today.

NASA has given a major update on the ’city-killing’ asteroid which has been hurtling towards Earth – and it finally makes for pleasant reading.

The government admitted today that a legal barrier has hindered efforts in brining down former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a Gambling Regulation Authority as an independent establishment with a broad and complete subject arena to standardise gambling institutions, minimise social damage, promotion of tourism sect