The preliminary investigations into the cause of death of scores of water birds found floating on the Beira waters during the past three days were due to severe haemorrhagic condition, which could possibly due to poisoning but not any avian disease,

The government has taken no decision to revoke the Adani Wind Power projects in Mannar but has informed Indian officials that the tariff rates offered by the Indian conglomerate are too high whilst other companies have quoted far lower tariffs, the D

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe is expected to be appointed as the next Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), the Daily Mirror learns.

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi and Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna will submit a joint cabinet paper next week to urgently import coconut-related products which

Sri Lanka could see the end to the current stretch of deflation in the second quarter before reaching the target level of 5.0 percent in the third, supported mainly by the accommodative monetary policy stance, which the Central Bank has been pursuing

The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) is scheduled to commence operations next month, with a 1.6 million 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity, while the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)-managed East Container Terminal (ECT) is likely to go

Zoho Corporations, a global company specialising in business technology solutions, recently expressed its readiness to support Sri Lanka’s ambitious ‘Digital Sri Lanka’ transformation strategy for 2030.

A Chinese man who attacked a Japanese mother and child with a knife and killed a Chinese woman who tried to protect them has been sentenced to death, according to the Japanese government.

Sri Lankan businesses have been urged to explore new opportunities in Africa by attending the World Chamber Africa Summit in Kenya from April 9 to 11, 2025.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) announced the indefinite closure of several key roads in the Kandy and Mahiyangana areas due to adverse weather conditions.

Five new fires have erupted in southern California ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the state.

A massage parlour owner, who was found guilty of procuring three foreign women for prostitution after promising them job opportunities as massage therapists, was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment today by the Colombo High Court.

The Adani Group has refuted reports claiming the cancellation of its 484 MW wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, labeling them as “false and misleading.”

Adani Green Energy’s share price fell as reports emerged of Sri Lanka cancelling the conglomerate’s over $400 million project, India Today reported.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has filed a Fundamental Rights petition, challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security detail without conducting a thorough security assessment.

The Jaffna Cultural Centre which had been named as Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre has been renamed again as Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre on the request of the people and the Tamil politicians.

The country’s airports, including the main gateway Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the International Airport (JIA) and the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), recorded an increase in passenger arrivals and departures in 2024,

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Aravinda Senarath has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) today, the Parliament’s Media Unit said.

Switzerland has assured its support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said that 311,000 Sri Lankans were able to secure overseas employment opportunities in 2024, marking a significant contribution to the nation’s foreign workforce.

A group of political party representatives of Philippines met officials of the Elections Commission to study the successful conduct of the recent Presidential and parliamentary elections.

Heavy rains across the island have left two people dead and affected 91,101 individuals from 27,381 families in 17 districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today.

In a fresh blow to household budgets, the price of green chili has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, reaching as high as Rs. 1780 to Rs. 1800 per kilogram.

The highest score achieved in the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination was 188, according to Examinations Commissioner General AmithJayasundara.

Charith Asalanka has been named captain of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, with Kusal Mendis included as the wicketkeeper.

Novak Djokovic was booed off court by some Australian Open fans after retiring injured from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Tickell’s Bat (Hesperoptenustickelli), a rare species not seen in Sri Lanka for 60 years, has been spotted again alive, according to DrTarakaKusuminda, a bat researcher from the University of Colombo’s Department of Zoology.

Two suspects, including former Provincial Councillor Salochana Gamage, who had been in remand custody for allegedly accepting a bribe, were released on bail today by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Outstanding Men’s and Women’s international cricketers will be honoured across five days of announcements, starting 24 January, Friday, the ICC said.

Air quality levels across most cities in Sri Lanka were reported to be good on yesterday Thursday, with moderate levels observed in Colombo, Jaffna, Kurunegala, Kandy, Galle, Badulla, Trincomalee, Mullaitheevu, and Polonnaruwa, according to the Vehic