The Government has unveiled a comprehensive relief package to assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) grappling with financial hardships caused by recent economic upheavals.

While highlighting that shooting incidents reported during the first 16 days in 2025, including today’s incident in Mannar, many being orchestrated by Sri Lankan underworld figures residing abroad, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today urged

The Ministry of Finance has denounced allegations circulating on social media linking Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Harshana Suriyapperuma to promotional activities for an online business.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Police has clarified regulations on high-capacity motorcycles, referencing two key government gazettes.

The CID, which is conducting investigations against the self-proclaimed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Mahinda Kodithuwakku for allegedly insulting Buddhism and offending religious feelings, informed court today that they have sought the Attorney Genera

Saif Ali Khan, 54, is “out of danger” as he continues to recover following treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being injured in a scuffle with an intruder at his Bandra residence late Wednesday night.

Another shooting incident was reported in the Kohuwala area today, police said.

Underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias ’Podi Lassie’, has been arrested in India, police said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed hopes to expand job opportunities for Sri Lankans in the UAE and to create new employment prospects for Sri Lankan professionals.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and engaged in bilateral discussions, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy and Sinopec signed an agreement for $3.7 billion investment to construct an oil refinery with a capacity of 200,000 barrels in the Hambantota region.

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila who was the subject minister when Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) formed the joint venture called ‘ Trinco Petroleum Terminal Ltd ‘said he is happy to

The government will continue to utilise Trinco Petroleum Terminal (Pvt) Ltd which is a joint venture company established under the Ministry of Power and Energy to develop the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm as a source of earning foreign exchange, the Mini

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan suffered stab injuries after an unknown person intruded into his 11th floor flat in Bandra (West) suspected to commit burglary on Thursday. Bandra police said the unknown person fled away after attacking Khan when he wok

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a four-day state visit to China, participated in the ’Invest in Sri Lanka - Round Table Meeting 2025’ today.

Italian prisons must allow inmates to make love to visiting partners, the country’s top court ruled.

The Colombo High Court yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 220 million on three accused, including alleged drug dealer Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda, and his wife

Two persons were killed and two others injured following a shooting incident outside the Mannar Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say.

The Department of Excise being the sole competent authority in issuing and renewing licenses to sell liquor in Sri Lanka, has decided to go ahead with the renewal of licenses for 2025 sans a tax clearance certificate,, the Daily Mirror learns.

The government is grappling with a shortage of vehicles for the use of its MPs who don’t hold ministerial responsibilities, and at a loss whether to import double -cabs for them or find them from a different source, a minister said yesterday.

As Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture in its economic development, after facing what was the worst crisis in history, the first half of 2025 (1H25) would be a critical period for the island nation, a tax expert said.

China yesterday pledged support to Sri Lanka, with President Xi Jinping expressing readiness to collaborate with the island nation towards a new era of development.

Officials involved in a modern, high-tech pilot boat worth around Rs. 260 million have become concerned after a complaint was filed regarding the loss incurred after it was involved in an accident during a private excursion, the ‘Magen Ratata’ or

The government will continue its businesses despite the decision by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to boycott Parliamentary Committee meetings, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Lal Kantha said.

Sri Lanka and China signed fifteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) following bi-lateral talks bewteen the two countries, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 31 December 2024.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Sri Lanka in ushering in a new era of development, President’s Media Division (PMD) said today.

Anura Meddegoda PC, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), along with former BASL Secretaries Rajeev Amarasuriya and Dr. Sunil Abeyaratne submitted their nominations today for the position of BASL President for the 2025-2026 term.