The Environment Ministry has launched a national programme to prepare a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Coexistence under a Cabinet-approved expert committee.

Sri Lankan racing driver Yevan David made history by securing a runner-up finish in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the British Grand Prix held at the iconic Silverstone Circuit.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the US had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral processions, which officially be

The government has launched several immediate measures to reduce human-elephant conflict while a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Coexistence is being prepared.

The government has decided to implement a special dengue prevention operation from tomorrow (5), covering 23 high-risk dengue zones in the Western Province.

One fisherman went missing missing while two others were rescued after their fishing boat reportedly overturned in the seas off Trincomalee, police said.

The government is planning to introduce drug testing kits through pharmacies, allowing parents to privately check whether their children have become involved in drug use as part of a broader national strategy to combat narcotics.

The dengue epidemic continues to hit the country with 3,422 dengue cases having been reported within three days this month, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara said today.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for the amendment of the Mosquito Breeding Act no 11 of 1987 to meet the needs of today where the country is experiencing an outbreak of dengue.

Police said that legal action will be taken in the future against pedestrians who walk on roads while listening to music through headphones or earphones, citing the growing risk of road accidents.

A special discussion was held at the Ministry of Energy to address a range of issues affecting cooperative fuel stations, with the participation of government ministers, senior officials and representatives of cooperative societies.

The Examinations Department has called for applications for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination, with the online application process open from July 3 to July 23, 2026.

China Harbour Engineering Company’s Port City Colombo confirmed a US $ 300 million foreign direct investment (FDI) commitment in January 2026, according to a Global Finance Magazine analysis, as Sri Lanka works to convert the Chinese-financed speci

GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd has announced the appointment of Shevan Goonetilleke as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 19, 2026.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the United States in the near future following a phone conversation on Friday, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

New rules designed to boost stagnating economy require ill employees to get doctors’ notes immediately

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has told the Government that the draft Anti-Terrorism Bill retains and expands the shortcomings identified in the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), while introducing new risks and conce

Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih left for Tehran to attend the State funeral services of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A special operation to expedite the reconstruction of the Kandy–Colombo main railway line between Kadugannawa and Rambukkana, which was severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, commenced today (July 3).

LAUGFS Gas has announced a significant reduction in domestic LP gas prices, effective from midnight today.

France has said it recorded an increase of more than 2,000 deaths during the last week of a record-breaking European heatwave in June as forecasters warn of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

The Sri Lanka Spa Association says it has lodged complaints with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), alleging harassment of licensed spa establishments by police and calling for an impartial inv

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption yesterday informed court that it has been revealed that former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe was in Dubai at the time the alleged bribe was received.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the trend observed over the past few trading sessions, with early buying interest failing to sustain momentum as profit-taking emerged later in the day. After opening on a positive note, both benchmark indice

Litro Gas Lanka today announced a reduction in the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders, with the revised rates taking effect from midnight.

The 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue concluded today at the Navy Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence co

Google has been handed a European Union fine of €4.1 billion (£3.5bn) following an eight-year battle for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals.

A delegation of the Tamil National People’s Assembly (TNPA), led by its leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, today met with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Joseph Vijay at the Tamil Nadu Government Secretariat in Chennai and held discussions o

At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Friday, officials said.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the release on bail of former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Kumara Jayadeva Karannagoda, who is accused of committing acts of corruption in connection with t