The United National Party (UNP) today said it was surprising to see President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extend his personal congratulations to the recently elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay.

Withholding tax in Sri Lanka remains in the bottom 10 percent of countries that tax interest income even after the increase in withholding tax on interest income from 5 percent to 10 percent in April 2025, the Verité Research said.

Nine people have been killed and at least 28 injured in the latest Russian drone attacks across Ukraine, local officials have said.

The prevailing showery weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to continue over the next two days due to a low-pressure area located to the northeast of the island, the Meteorological Department said in its forecast issued at 4.00 p.m. today

Train services on the Puttalam railway line have been restricted up to Chilaw Railway Station due to flooding caused by adverse weather conditions, the Railways Department announced today.

The Health and Mass Media Ministry will install 16 new cardiac catheterisation laboratories (cath labs) in government hospitals this year at a cost of Rs. 3.1 billion, in a major move to strengthen cardiac care services across Sri Lanka.

The Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Ministry and the Agriculture Department, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, have launched the CROPIX Seed Production, Certification and Traceabilit

One death has been reported from Batticaloa due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting several parts of the country, according to the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre.

More than 70 million warning messages have been sent to people attempting to access child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online over the past two years, the Lucy Faithfull Foundation says.

The Irrigation Department said 19 major reservoirs across the country were spilling while gates had been opened in nine reservoirs as of 10.00 a.m. today (13), following continued heavy rainfall experienced in several areas.

A Grade 12 student was arrested after allegedly attacking five fellow students with a sharp weapon inside a leading school in Eppawala today (13), police said.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued landslide early warnings for eleven districts across the country, valid until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (14), as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several regions.

A criminal hacking group recently attempted to launch a widespread cyberattack that appeared to rely on artificial intelligence to detect a previously unknown bug, Google said in research published Monday, highlighting the potential threat that A.I.

International Nurses Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale—regarded as the founder of modern nursing—was observed yesterday (12).

A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, after allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes valued at around Rs. 4.8 million through the Green Cha

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena had repeatedly stated, “It has only been one day since I came out and again they are trying to put me inside,” shortly before his death, witness Aravinda de Silva told court yesterday during the ma

Online marketplace eBay has rejected a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) takeover offer from video game retailer GameStop, calling it ’’unsolicited’’ and ’’neither credible nor attractive’’.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to strictly adhere to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards while travelling on expressways, in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was questioned by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday said the government was yet to prove any of their allegations against him and blamed the NPP for resorting

Amidst most global airlines cutting flights and shrinking operations due to skyrocketing jet fuel prices, the government has confirmed that national carrier SriLankan Airlines will continue all its current international routes without any cuts, even

India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders ​said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the ‌metals and ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

A special discussion between Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and representatives of the All Ceylon Nurses Association was held yesterday at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, with special attention focused on expanding the

United States President Donald Trump has said he does not need China’s assistance in ending the war on Iran as he departed Washington, DC, for Beijing, where he is set to hold a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

In the absence of an organisation for accountability and responsibility, the Olympic sport has become a free-for-all in Sri Lanka.

Heavy showers exceeding 200 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warned in an advisory issued today (13).

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who refuted the claims by the authorities of the Karapitiya Hospital that there was no shortage of stents and other equipment said his allegation was based on true facts.

A probe should be conducted to determine the truth on the allegations made by former Srilankan Airlines Chief Kaplia Chandrasena who mentioned in his affidavit prior to his death, Former Minister Professor G. L . Peris said today.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers.

New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic action to secure the release of 54 Indian fishermen and 264 fishing boats currently detained by Sri Lankan authorities, f

The Buddhasasana Sabha has called for stronger state intervention to address the growing social issues including drug abuse, declining religious discipline and challenges faced by the Buddhist community.