Three suspects were arrested along with an illegally assembled Prado-type jeep at Angamman in Ratnapura by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad.

The committee appointed to study the passport issue and work out recommendations to resolve it has handed over its report to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala.

A head-on collision between a private bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus on the Habarana-Minneriya road left 16 people injured this morning (29).

A bail application submitted on behalf of Harsha Ilukpitiya, the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, was fixed for inquiry by the Supreme Court today.

A female Executive Public Relations Officer at a leading five-star hotel in Wadduwa has reportedly fallen ill after an incident in which she was allegedly abused by a group of Polish nationals.

A school student died and seven others, including four members of the same family, were injured in a wasp attack in Pussellawa, police reported.

Ramal Siriwardena has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation said.

President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal workers who do not want to return to the office, a major move designed to shrink the US government.

Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially assumed duties today as the 20th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The use of skin whitening creams is widespread in Sri Lanka, but experts warn that bleaching creams may contain harmful ingredients that can cause serious health issues.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) said it will introduce new software to detect and prevent the use of mobile phones that do not have TRC approval.

Thirteen Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (28) for illegally entering Sri Lankan waters off Kankesanthurai, were remanded until February 10 by the Mallakam Magistrate today.

In a post on X on Tuesday evening, Elon Musk said President Trump had asked his rocket company SpaceX to bring home “as soon as possible” two NASA astronauts who have been on the International Space Station since June.

The Mona Lisa will be moved to a new exhibition space at the Louvre in Paris as part of a plan to renovate the world’s most frequented museum.

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), remained in the negative territory for the fourth consecutive month in December 2024, according to the Central Cank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 28 January 2025, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of the Central Bank at its current level of 8.00 per cent.

In response to reports about a goat-eating dog being killed by hanging, the Justice Ministry said that the Mediation Board did not issue an order to that effect, but facilitated the mutually agreeable solution, which involved handing over the dog to

A constitutional bar stands in the way of the government’s move to prune perks and benefits of former Presidents as observed by the committee appointed to look into it, an informed source said.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that Geoff Allardice has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a strong message to Sri Lanka’s private sector yesterday, urging them to step up and play their part in uplifting the national economy, rather than leaving the entire burden of transformation on the gove

The government has reaffirmed its support to uplift apparel sector workforce by pledging to collaborate with industry leaders and align vocational training programmes with evolving needs.

Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka and Italy on the establishment of a political consultancy mechanism, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday. The Minister said the MoU was signed be

Sri Lanka and Australia will renew their rivalry in a two-Test home series starting tomorrow at the Galle Stadium.

A study is being conducted on how to list loss-making State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) via a holding company, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed today.

Claiming that there is an issue in filing cases with regard to Aragalaya activists who were arrested during the Aragalaya time, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government will intervene to provide them with a reasonable solution.

The government expects to implement the Economic Transformation Act with amendments, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has expressed confidence in the judiciary following the Attorney General’s decision to file an indictment against him in connection with the Krrish Company case.

The National People’s Power (NPP) government should not hold grudges against people but should focus on bringing a real system change, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said.

The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat, where one of the key topics discussed was expanding educational support for students, particularly those preparing for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and

Veteran journalist Lakshman Jayawardene who has been involved with the media for a long period passed away today.