The Department of Prisons has received the document related to a presidential pardon for Royal Park murder convict Jude Shramantha Anthony Jayamaha.

While saying that the use of posters, banners and cut-outs during this election period has remarkably and considerably decreased by at least 80% in comparison to previous elections, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) said visibility of tuitio

The ongoing air pollution condition in Colombo city has no effect on the everyday life of the general public, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) said.

Parliament will hold a special session on November 11 at 11.30 a.m. on a request made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi in a unanimous judgment ordered on Saturday that the disputed land in Ayodhya must be given to Hindus, Indian media reported.

The Department of Registration of Persons and the Election Commission will issue special documents with details of identification to be produced at the time of voting by those who have been unable to obtain their national identity cards (NICs) becaus

YouTube channels and social media platforms were abuzz with a video clip depicting Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa apparently losing his cool when he was distracted by the presence of Wasantha Senanayake at the Manampitiya SLPP rally yesterday.

Although the opposition is painting a negative picture of the MCC agreement, the MCC will not cause any harm to the country, UNP Assistant Leader Minister Ravi Karunanayake said yesterday.

MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday claimed that Sri Lanka would not benefit from the Millennium Challenge Cooperation (MCC) pact and that not even a cent would be received by the Treasury.

A senior Finance Ministry source said yesterday the Central Bank did not release the report on the forensic audit on the Central Bank bond scam because the report puts the blame for the bond scam on the doorstep of the Central Bank.

Foreign Affairs State Minister Wasantha Senanayake, who got onto the stage of SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Polonnaruwa, said he won’t get down from the SLPP stage this time.

The services of three police officers attached to the Hemmathagama Police Station have been suspended for failing to carry out proper investigations into the incident where a 26-year-old mentally disabled girl was sexually abused by a 23-year-old per

New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa today sought the support of Sri Lankan expiates for his candidature.

Former chairman of the SLPP Dimbulagala Pradeshiya Sabha, Jagath Samarawickrama, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly threatening Sooriyadeva Sri Rajamahaviharaya chief monk with death, was released on bail today, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekar

New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in a letter to Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said today he condemned in the strongest possible terms Mr. Rajapaksa’s desperate attempt to drag the Venerable Mahanayake Theras

Taking a swipe at his opponent Sajith Premadasa, SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday it was ridiculous for someone who as a powerful minister had failed to deliver on his promises to deliver them when he becomes president.

State Minister Wasanatha Senanayake extended his support to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today.

Australian High Commissioner David Holly today said he discussed ideas with the management of the Mattala Airport to increase commercial flights to boost tourism.

A session hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka titled ‘What Lies Ahead with the Leading Presidential Candidates’, was held yesterday at the Galle Face Hotel.

The Court of Appeal today fixed for support on February 17 to issue a summons for a formal charge in respect of the alleged contempt of court case against Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera as well as SSP Anuruddha Bandara Hakmana and HQI Senadhipa

The deterioration in the air quality experienced in Colombo had returned to normal by yesterday. However, it is expected to deteriorate again by next Wednesday (13).

A total of Rs.1, 257 million has been spent from October 14 till November 4 by five candidates contesting for the presidential election on their election campaign, the Centre For Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said.

A Sri Lankan man who was in a drug-induced psychosis when he threatened to set off a bomb on a plane he boarded at Melbourne Airport has had his sentenced reduced.

A 39-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on a motorbike at Galagedara, Padukka last night, police said.

The Litro Gas Lanka Company yesterday said they had received 3,600 metric tons of gas shipments yesterday and another two shipments are due on Saturday and Monday to meet the gas shortage.

The SLPP yesterday rejected the complaint made by State Minister Eran Wickramaratne based on a tweet that SLPP was planning a bomb attack in the coming week.

The SLPP yesterday wished the victims of the Ginigathena shooting a speedy recovery and said the perpetrators of the incident should be brought to book after conducting a proper investigation.

Urban Development, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Rauff Hakeem yesterday alleged that an ’extortionist’ was slandering his image through a certain media.

While condemning the education policies in Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s election manifesto, Education Minister and United National Party General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam today said, the measures the Yahapalana Government had taken to improve educa

While saying he could not further tolerate the hostility shown to him by the UNP, Foreign Affairs State Minister Wasantha Senanayake said that he had no intention of continuing politics with the UNP and its existing members even if Sajith Premadasa w