Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa has been elected as the new President of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) for the 2026/27 term.

The Education Ministry has confirmed that it is fully prepared to implement the new education reforms for Grade 6 from next year.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka successfully conducted a fully digital, paperless Attorneys-at-Law oath ceremony, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing

Thirty-five people remain hospitalised following the road accident near the Diyatalawa railway crossing on Saturday morning, police said.

A higher number of Poson Dansals have been registered across Sri Lanka this year compared to Vesak, with the largest concentration reported from the North Central Province, according to the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’

The Meteorology Department has forecast continued rainy and windy conditions across several parts of the country over the next 36 hours, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm expected in some areas.

Iran said it struck ​targets linked ‌to U.S. forces in response ​to U.S. ​airstrikes on its ⁠southern coast, ​which it said ​violated the U.N. Charter and the ​war-ending memorandum ​between the two countries, ‌according ⁠to a s

The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has called on the Sri Lankan Government to refrain from proceeding with the proposed Constitutional amendments aimed at increasing the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of A

The Health Professionals’ Association has raised concerns over a serious crisis in radiotherapy services in Sri Lanka’s government health sector, warning that nearly 1,000 cancer patients are facing delays in essential treatment.

The Ministry of Environment has launched an official WhatsApp service to strengthen public participation in environmental conservation and improve communication between citizens and authorities.

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital.

A high-level discussion was held at the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry recently to address delays in the inspection and release of imported food items by government institutions.

Wellness travel is no longer just about booking a massage and calling it self-care. According to the State of Retreats 2026 Report by BookRetreats.com, more travellers are now booking holidays that promise something beyond a tan and an overworked c

Youth unemployment has declined significantly over the past year, with the government creating new employment opportunities through the tourism and information technology sectors, as well as partnerships with the private sector, Deputy Minister of Yo

K Bhagyaraj, the veteran Tamil director, actor and writer, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 73.

In the wake of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s revelation that Sri Lanka lost nearly US$ 1 billion in foreign exchange due to fraud involving the banking system, Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is set to question Central Bank

Ousmane Dembele makes FIFA World Cup history as the England national football team secure knockout-stage qualification, alongside other major developments from the 2026 tournament.

US president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants.

More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news.

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a ’’foolish violation’’ of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has reached epidemic levels, with cases crossing the 50,000 mark, health authorities confirmed to Daily Mirror.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj said yesterday that one out of every 50 people in Sri Lanka has fallen victim to drug addiction.

A Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Division of the Presidential Secretariat was arrested for allegedly forging a passport under another individual’s name to assist an organized criminal in fleeing the country.

At least 40 passengers sustained injuries when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and plunged into a 20-foot precipice near the Diyatalawa railway station. The bus was en route from Colombo to Badulla when the accident occurre

West Indies moved into a strong position on Day 2 of the first Test after Amir Jangoo’s unbeaten half-century steered the hosts to 271 for 5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 308 in Antigua.

Sri Lanka kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Chamari Athapaththu’s explosive start laid the foundation for a thrilling three-wicket victory over Scotland in their final Group 2 match at Old Trafford on Friday.

Sri Lanka will need 152 runs to keep their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after Scotland posted a competitive 151/6 in their final Group B match in Manchester on Friday.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will begin restricting transactions on dormant securities accounts from next week, under a new investor protection framework, aimed at reducing fraud risks and strengthening oversight of long-inactive holdings.

The authorities are stepping up efforts to position its traditional handloom industry as a higher-value export sector, with a renewed focus on innovation, product development and branding, to capture the growing global demand for sustainable and ethi

Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defence Ministry said Friday