Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months to help tackle the Ebola emergency.

The gradual banning of highly toxic pesticides since 1990 had helped reduce suicides in the country by nearly 70%, and urged countries worldwide to include pesticide restrictions in their suicide prevention strategies, Health and Mass Media Minister

At least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China with nine people still missing, the country’s state media has reported.

The Director General of Agriculture has refuted allegations of releasing imported stocks of fresh cut flowers despite the presence of dangerous pests, risking the spread of these pests within the country.

The Gangodawila Magistrate has ordered the owner of Rainbow Manpower Foreign Employment Agency, accused of conducting a large-scale foreign employment scam by promising jobs in Romania, to repay the money owed to victims within one year.

The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the Ratnapura High Court on a neighbour convicted of committing grave sexual abuse against an underage girl.

State-run fuel retailers on Saturday raised petrol and diesel prices by less than Rs 1 per litre, dealers said, marking the third hike this month as the government seeks to offset losses stemming from elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict,

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, as the US president weighs whether to resume strikes on Iran in a war that has reverberated across the Middle East.

A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors ​who say the animal bears a striking resemblance to U.S. President ‌Donald Trump.

The US has announced a new policy that means most immigrants seeking a green card will have to leave the country and apply at an embassy or consulate abroad.

The Meteorology Department forecasts heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

A team from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to assist local authorities in investigating the cyber theft of $2.5 million from Sri Lankan Treasury funds in one instance and another US $ 625,000 in terms of payme

Sri Lanka welcomed 75,465 tourists during the first 17 days of May 2026, with India dominating the arrivals board, as the local tourism sector leans heavily into Asian markets.

Sri Lanka’s tea exports slipped marginally in April 2026, extending the weak start to the year, as the lower shipments of value-added categories such as tea packets and tea bags offset the gains in the bulk tea exports. The tea exports for April st

​Taking a major step towards digital transformation, Sri Lanka’s traditional tea industry witnessed the inauguration of a digital tea resource centre at the Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka International Training Institute in Hantana.

Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena had shared a video on his official Facebook page showcasing his experience riding in a Waymo self-driving vehicle in Hollywood, highlighting the growing use of autonomous transport technology.

Two of the leading rugbyplaying schools in the island, defending champions Trinity and highly ranked Isipathana, will take the field to decide who tops Group A of the Dialog Schools Rugby League Tournament when they clash at Havelock Park Sunday, wit

A total of 1,651 families, comprising nearly 5,500 individuals, have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

The Colombo Stock Exchange maintained a positive tone throughout today’s session, supported by improving macroeconomic signals, including a sharp decline in the USD/LKR exchange rate and continued easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has denied allegations that it had prior knowledge of the recent temporary surcharge imposed on imported motor vehicles and had established Letters of Credit (LCs) just before the relevant Gazette notification was issued.

A group of Hajj operators has lodged a formal complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against the Department of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs and the Hajj Committee, alleging that more than Rs. 110 mill

The Department of Meteorology says the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing more showers and strong winds to several parts of the country.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that although certain parties are expressing views that the country may once again face an economic crisis similar to that of 2022, such a situation will by no means arise again.

Globally, mental health disorders have nearly doubled since 1990, with new research finding almost 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with a mental health condition.

A man accused of defrauding more than Rs. 10 million by posing as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and promising employment opportunities in Canada has been arrested by special investigation officers of the Sri Lanka Bureau o

Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died, aged 41.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexual abuse of a minor girl.

The Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced Thursday that Arab and foreign airline flights will resume at Kuwait International Airport on a phased basis starting June 1, following the completion of repair and rehabilitation work at Terminal 1 af

Matara Chief Magistrate Chaturanga Eranga Dissanayake has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka has declared itself open for investment, highlighting a reformed and stabilised economy with strong growth prospects and a structured pipeline of investment opportunities across multiple sectors. The message was delivered by Dr. Sulakshana