Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has apologised for going clubbing after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 case.

The committee appointed by the President to look into gas explosions has revealed that there has been a change of content in gas cylinders lately, State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna told Parliament yesterday.

A ship loaded with 20,000 tons of fertilizer from Shandong-based producer Seawin Biotech meant for export to Sri Lanka is on its way back after failing to reach any constructive agreement with Sri Lanka, despite relentless efforts to solve the disput

Necessary decisions will be made after evaluating the recommendations of WHO and steps taken by other countries to face the new COVID variant, Omicron, the Health Ministry said.

A 37-year-old man who was arrested by the Piliyandala Police on charges of possessing drugs has died after swallowing methamphetamine also known as ICE, police said.

The gemstone weighing 510 kg unearthed in Ratnapura a few months ago, was confirmed to be a star sapphire cluster following tests conducted by the Gübelin Gem Lab in Switzerland, State Minister Lohan Ratwatte said today.

The Opposition today raised concerns that the agreement which the government has signed with New Fortress Energy pertaining to the Yugadanavi power plant has not been presented in parliament as promised by Power and Renewable Energy Minister Gamini L

In a massive announcement, the BCCI has named Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain of the Indian cricket team. He will take over from his predecessor Virat Kohli starting the three-ODI series against South Africa in January 2022.

India’s top military commander has died in a helicopter crash in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force said.

A total of 84 officers and 1,684 ratings personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy will be promoted to their next ranks tomorrow in view of 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

A writ petition has been filed before Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the IGP to initiate criminal investigation against Minister Bandula Gunawardene, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Consumer Affairs Authority Chairman and Director G

The Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage today informed the Court of Appeal that the cargo vessel carrying contaminated fertilizer from China has left Sri Lankan waters.

Claiming that the LG gas cylinders currently in use at households were still posing the risk of exploding, National Peoples’ Power (NPP) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake today urged the Government to retrieve the LP gas cylinders currently in use as wel

X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship X-Press Pearl, has signed a contract with Shanghai Salvage Company (SCC)for the removal of the wreck, which is lying off the west coast of Sri Lanka.

An Indian Air Force helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on board crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. Two people have been confirmed dead in the incident.

A father, mother and their son were killed after being run over by a train near the Rozella Railway Station today, Police said.

People can get themselves tested at the Rapid Antigen site functioning at Campbell Park Borella if they have any COVID symptoms, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge said.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calling upon the Government of Pakistan and its Law Enforcement Agencies to ensure the conduct of an impartial and thorough investigation into the murder of Pri

Malik Adnan, the man who tried to save Sri Lankan manager Diyawadanage Don Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara from a violent mob, said he has dedicated the awards given to him by Prime Minister Imran Khan to Priyantha Kumara and the people of Sri Lanka.

Two persons were killed when a wild elephant attacked them while travelling on a motorcycle at Meegahajadura area in Sooriyawewa last night.

Two suspects were arrested while transporting 154 kg of Kerala marijuana worth over Rs. 40 million under the pretext of transporting fish from Jaffna to Colombo in the Omanthai area in Vavuniya last evening, police said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has directed the Litro Gas company to recall all unused LP gas cylinders which were distributed before December 04 currently with dealers and at households.

A committee headed by Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya was appointed to look into the incidents that took place in the Parliament Chamber and the lobby on December 03 and 04, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

Direct flights between Sri Lanka and Poland which was suspended since the Easter Sunday attack, will resume from today, the Tourism Ministry said.

SJB MPS are likely to attend Parliament sessions today following an assurance given by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana that he would make a statement on the security of MPS.

Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI), which tracks monthly price changes in a basket of commonly consumed food items recorded the highest retail prices in November since 2019.

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday sounded upbeat in the efforts they are currently rolling out to lure international travellers and said they are confident of the island nation attracting at least half of the pre-pandemic arrival numbers in 2022.

The victims of domestic gas cylinder explosions, properties and equipment damaged will be duly compensated by the government after collecting all information of the mishaps and analysing the root cause, Cooperative Services, Marketing Development and

As the festive season is just around the corner, the regional Public Health Inspectors have been informed to take legal action those who violate health guidelines, PHIU Head Upul Rohana said.

The Railway Department closed the Kandana sub railway station until it is disinfected and certified, Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.