Amid the current economic situation in the country, the government has decided not to import vehicles for Ministers

Italian Naval Ship Antonio Marceglia arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning.

A vehicle trading businessman has been arrested by Bribery Commission officers for illegally importing a Land Cruiser jeep and registering it with the Motor Transport Department.

Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna created a commotion in Parliament today, resulting in Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne deciding to expunge various statements he made.

The Cabinet has approved a programme to issue 4,000 passports per day by operating the Immigration and Emigration Department 24/7 with the recruitment of additional staff, including pensioners on contract basis.

Three suspects were arrested in Pesalai, Mannar during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police, for smuggling pigeons, African love birds and flying squirrels into the island.

The Cabinet has approved awarding the contract for repairing CFM 56-5B engines of SriLankan Airlines to Lufthansa Technik (LHT)/Hamburg for four years.

The government has approved the import of coconut kernels and other coconut-related raw materials equivalent to 200 million coconuts to address the ongoing shortage in the country.

Brigadier Waruna Gamage has been appointed as the new Director of Media and Psychological Operations of the Sri Lanka Army today.

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda who won first runner-up at the recently concluded Mrs. World 2024 pageant in Las Vegas spoke about the challenges she had to overcome along her journey to win the coveted title at a media briefing held yesterday (February

The government today (05) announced the prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board will buy paddy.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santhosh Jah paid a courtesy call on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his Wijerama residence in Colombo this morning.

Authorities suspect toxic gas exposure in the deaths of two foreign guests at a Colombo city hostel, prompting an urgent investigation.

The quality failures of drugs reported in the 2024 was comparatively lower than the quality failures recorded in the 2023, according to Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.

There is provision to hold local government polls by April 24, 2025, even after considering the Supreme Court determination, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) urged the public to wear face masks whenever possible and seek immediate medical attention if experiencing breathing difficulties due to slightly unhealthy air quality le

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today that he has not received the Supreme Court determination on the Local Government Elections (Special Provisions) Bill.

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the closure of the Miracle Colombo City Hostel in Colombo 03 following the mysterious deaths of two foreign guests.

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle Ea

The Attorney General has provided his legal opinion to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding the possibility of releasing three individuals, including an army intelligence officer and a former DIG, who had been named as suspects in t

Liquid Cocaine or cocaine in the form of a liquid basis was seized for the first time in the country’s history by Sri Lanka Customs yesterday.

Teenage Test opener trades Galle for Gabba to further enhance his experience in a fledgling first-class career

Police say around 10 people have been killed in a shooting at an education centre in central Sweden, including the suspected gunman.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced today that its debt has risen to Rs. 16 billion due to the non-payment of outstanding water bills.

It appears that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP) have participated in the Independence Day celebrations for the first time, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilleka said today.

Hemaka de Alwis, the Chairman and Managing Director of Fairway Holdings, has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Sri Lanka’s business landscape.

The month of February has already seen 419 Dengue cases in its first four days, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

The Treasury has advised Parliament to pay food suppliers online from this year, a senior official from Parliament said today.

China on Tuesday imposed targeted tariffs on American imports and put several U.S. companies, including Google, on notice for possible sanctions, in a measured response to the sweeping duties on Chinese imports imposed by President Donald Trump.

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to launch an investigation into projects and grants operated under USAID in Sri Lanka.