President Maithripala Sirisena will soon take a decision on Governors Azath Salley and A.L.M. Hizbullah, former Minister Duminda Dissanayaka said.

A group of MPs, from both the government and the opposition, are planning to urge the government to introduce a series of legislation to de-radicalize Muslims holding extremist views, regulation of Madrasas and the amendment of the Prevention of Terr

For the first time in 30 years, the Sri Lanka Railways Department (SLRD) today received 10 container carrier wagons at the Colombo Harbour under an Indian loan scheme, The Transport Ministry said.

Responding to reports that Minister Rishad Bathiudeen had influenced Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake to release a suspect arrested over the Easter Sunday attacks, the latter said today no one had influenced him but that the minister did make a reque

Foreign Affairs Minister Tilak Marapana, who is in the US, was welcomed by the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo at the Department of State this morning.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake today assured that there is much less imminence of a second spate of terrorist attacks.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, who met President Maithripala Sirisena, has said that China would soon take steps to assist Sri Lanka’s strategic capabilities to combat international terrorism.

While expressing solidarity with the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks and those affected by the recent spate of violence, prominent Sri Lankan Muslim leaders today called for one united Sri Lankan identity.

An Inspector of Police and a Police sergeant found guilty of accepting a bribe, were imposed jail terms after a lengthy trial by Colombo High Court today

Mohammed Rizwan, described by the police as a close associate of the terrorists involved in the Easter Sunday attacks, was arrested in the Mabole area in Wattala by the Western Province Intelligence Division officers yesterday.

A total of 762 prisoners would be released on presidential pardons in view of the Vesak Poya which falls on Saturday, the Justice and Prison Reforms Ministry said today.

The European Union (EU) has called on the Government to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and that the law is applied equally to all instigators and perpetrators of communal violence.

The no-confidence motion signed by 64 opposition MPs against Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, was handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya a short while ago, MP Udaya Gammanpila said.

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in the country this morning after concluding his visit to China.

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) informed Colombo Additional Magistrate Thanuja Jayatunga yesterday that investigations were ongoing into the Rs.4 million remitted to Sri Lanka by three Sri Lankans allegedly involved in training with ISIS t

A 19-year-old Sri Lankan named Hinsara Mudalige Pawani Hanasika Perera is contesting for the Florence City Council at the Italian Local Government elections, it was reported.

Acting Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene advised devotees to engage in religious observances this Vesak season without any fear as necessary security arrangements have been made.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered the police to charge those involved in riotous acts on May 12 and 13 under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act and emergency regulations, it is learnt.

A university student remanded till May 23 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for publishing a false post on Facebook stating that the flight en route to China with President Maithripala Sirisena on board had crashed.

The Joint Opposition or the Mahinda Rajapaksa faction of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) decided to support the No-Confidence Motion against Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, who is in the centre of controversy these day

Cinnamon Gardens Police today produced the Pool Manager and the Pool Attendant of CR&FC’s Swimming Pool over an alleged negligence of the pool attendant which caused five children to fall sick with serious breathing difficulties, the Police told th

The officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested the suspect who was involved in rearranging the seats of the white van which was found parked near the St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade.

The Colombo Commercial High Court today issued an interim order till May 28 preventing the functioning of new Director Board appointed to the Litro Gas Lanka by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.

Police curfew will not be imposed today except for the North Western Province and Gampaha Police Division, Police said.

Nawa Sinhale National Organisation Director Dan Priyasad was released on two sureties of Rs.500,000 each by Colombo Additional Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage today.

Police curfew will be imposed in the North Western Province and in the Gampaha Police Division from 7 p.m. today until 4 a.m. tomorrow (16), the police said.

Liquor shops across the country will be closed from May 17 to May 20 in view of the Vesak celebrations, Excise Department said.

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged all members of any political party, including that of his, to maintain law and order and not to aggravate the already sensitive situation.

A Briton whose bride died on their honeymoon two days after arriving in Sri Lanka was allowed to return home after a court lifted a travel ban Wednesday, the Daily Mail reported.

Mahasohon Balakaya leader Amith Weerasinghe was remanded till May 28 by Colombo Additional magistrate Shalani Perera today.