The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today informed that the cause of death into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter has not yet been determined by the court.

A comprehensive training program should be expedited to train air pilots and air traffic controllers, transport minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

The Human Rights Commission(HRC) has written to the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy and the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, to instruct the Ceylon Electricity Board to refrain from scheduling power cuts at any

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera were the only Sri Lankans named in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) men’s and women’s teams of the year respeectively, announced today.

The cabinet approval has been granted to carry out the procurement activities related to providing free textbooks to school students for the 2023 new school term, the Education Ministry said.

The retail prices of domestic gas cylinders, including 12.5 kg, could be raised between Rs. 500 and Rs. 750, a senior official of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd said.

A meeting of the Constitutional Council will be held next Wednesday (25) at 9.30 am, Chief of Staff and Deputy General Secretary of the Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said.

State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya assured today that salaries of public sector employees would be paid on the 25th as usual without any delay.

A total of 81 bird species in the country had been listed as ‘threatened’ due to human activities, Environment Ministry’s Biodiversity Secretariat Director Mrs R.H.M.P. Abeykoon said.

The House of Fashions in a statement today explained the assault which took place on Saturday between its staff members and a customer but failed to apologize over the incident and said it was the customer who started the violence.

The results of the Grade five Scholarship Examination for the year 2022 are likely to be released before Friday, January 27, Commissioner General of Exams H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara said.

The government is expected to spend Rs. 122 million to distribute the diesel consignment which was donated by China free of charge, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission has initiated inquiries into a complaint by the leaders of the indigenous or Vedda community seeking constitutional recognition and other rights, a statement from it said.

The National Transport Commission (NTC), Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the Railway Department have made special transportation arrangements to help assist the candidates who sit for the Advanced Level Examination.

Police have launched an investigation into a massive brawl which erupted at the House of Fashion clothing store in Bambalapitiya yesterday between staff members and a customer.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has sent a general appeal to all power consumers namely the public and private institutions to help minimise the electricity usage during the advanced level examination is in progress and requested

Sri Lanka is hopeful of China extending its financing assurances to unlock the bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Ministry of Finance said, as the creditor has taken the first step in affirming its commitment to the islan

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Dhammika Prasad is one of five cricketers shortlisted for the position of head coach of the Nepal cricket team.

Some 1,625 policemen are to be deployed for security duties for the Advanced Level Examination which is will get underway tomorrow, police said.

The government was making every effort to postpone the Local Government elections as it was perturbed to learn that all surveys and intelligence reports have revealed that the National People’s Power (NPP) or the compass would come on top at the LG

All arrangements have been finalised for the Advanced Level Examination which is to commence tomorrow at 2200 examination centres islandwide, Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said.

FIFA has suspended the Football Federation of Sri Lanka until further notice, the world governing body announced on Sunday.

Whilst Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) organizer for Colombo North C.Y. P Ram alleged that names of some candidates contesting for the Colombo Municipal Council had been tipexed, Mayoral candidate of the party Mujibur Rahman denied the claim.

Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake is to run for a second term in the Local Government eletions and has already handed over her nominations papers.

New Zealand’s former minister for COVID-19, Chris Hipkins, has been confirmed as the country’s next prime minister.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has called for a report from the Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province about the actions of Keselwatta Police for filing a B report before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court against a group of lawyers.

China is expected to hand over its letter of support for financing and debt restructuring of Sri Lanka, to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday, the Hindustan Times reported.

An extraordinary gazette had been issued removing Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Witharana from the post.

The Norwegian government has decided to open an independent investigation into international adoptions to Norway, the Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe has stated on January 20, a Norwegian newspaper VG reported.

The 62-year-old driver of the bus involved in the Nanu Oya fatal accident was arrested by the police this afternoon.