Deega Danthu 1, widely regarded as the most beautiful elephant in the Kalawewa National Park, was found dead today after becoming entangled in an illegal electric fence, the National Park Warden confirmed.

The validity period of temporary vehicle number plates issued by the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) will end on December 15, DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe announced.

Sri Lanka reiterated its long standing commitment to the full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation of the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) at the 29th session of the Conference of State Parties (CSP-29) to the Chemical

National Organizer of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Youth, Chamith Wijesundera criticized the government’s lack of preparedness and slow response in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which has caused significant damage across Sri Lanka.

A total of 1,882 leptospirosis (rat fever) cases have been reported in the Ratnapura District, marking the highest number of deaths from the disease this year.

Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia’s most prominent billionaires, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 86, according to a statement by Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, his private investment vehicle. The family has requested privacy during their time

The A-9 main road to Jaffna at Omanthai, which had been closed for traffic due to flooding, has been cleared for vehicle movement again, police said.

Indonesian rescuers are searching for passengers trapped in a minibus buried in mud after flash floods and landslides hit several locations in North Sumatra province, killing at least 27, an official said on Nov 28.

Considering the candidates affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Examinations Department has decided to postpone the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations till December 3, Examinations Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara

While shifting towards a single policy interest rate structure, the Central Bank yesterday introduced what it calls the overnight policy rate (OPR) as its primary monetary policy tool and set it at 8.00 percent, effectively delivering a 50-basis-poin

The number of deaths caused by adverse weather resulting from the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has risen to six, with the number of injuries and missing persons increasing to 17 and six, respectively, the Meteorology Department re

Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of business transactions involving LTL Holdings (Private) Limited were yesterday dismissed by Supreme Court.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

In an effort to capitalise on the momentum of the rapid progress in debt restructuring, collective effort is key for supporting Sri Lanka’s success in this area, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Politbureau Member and District Organizer of Jaffna, Geethanath Cassilingham has accused newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Northern Province representing the National People’s Power (NPP) of faili

A large stock of Finger Millet (Kurakkan) and Baby Shrimp was seized by officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) from a warehouse in Kotahena. The stock was being prepared for release to the market with altered labels indicating false manufac

The Hobart Hurricanes sneaked into the final four courtesy of a three-wicket win in their final league game of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 10 to knock the Scorchers out of contention. Sydney Thunder led by skipper Phoebe Litchfield finished

Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins’ clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two new Secretaries to the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Science and Technology, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Australia has expressed its potential technical support in areas such as national security, maritime affairs, digitalization, public sector modernization, vocational education, and the energy sector in Sri Lanka.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet this week to determine the destiny of next year’s Champions Trophy after India refused to play in host nation Pakistan, a spokesman said Tuesday.

The Examinations Department will announce the date of the recommencement of the Advance Level (A/L) examination after assessing the weather situation after November 29, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha said

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised education officials to take appropriate measures to ensure the mental well-being and address difficulties faced by students sitting for the Advanced Level examinations amid the adverse weather conditions.

Four people have so far lost their lives and six others remain missing due to the severe weather conditions currently affecting the island, Director General of the Disaster Management Center Major General (Rtd) Udaya Herath said.

The deep depression over the south-west Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm by 6 pm today, Meteorology Department’s Director General, Athula Karunanayake said.

The Ministry of Education in the Central Province has announced the temporary closure of all Muslim schools and pre-schools in the region from November 27 to November 29.

In light of the severe weather conditions, the Railway Department has announced the cancellation of all night mail train services on the Upcountry railway line for today.

While expressing regret over the tragic incident in the East last evening, where a tractor carrying children was swept away by floodwaters, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa praised the efforts of the armed forces, who are at the forefront of rescue operations

Senior Medical Administrator and Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), Dr. Arjuna Thilakarathne has been assigned to the Health Ministry, sources said.

A total of 207,582 people from 59,269 families have been affected across 17 districts due to the ongoing heavy rains, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) report.