In a shocking revelation and also biting on their own words, the NPP government yesterday admitted that Supreme SAT Ltd., which launched a communications satellite into space in November 2012 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China, had bro

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all judicial officers to ensure that their official residences and surrounding environs, including boundary walls, are kept clean and orderly, citing concerns over maintenance and public perception

Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who was in remand custody over allegations of lodging a false complaint, has been granted bail by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) convened a high-level forum yesterday to address the repercussions of the 20 percent tariff imposed by the US on a range of Sri Lankan exports.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has penalised two licensed casino operators and a state-owned bank for lapses in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance, collecting a total of Rs.6.5 million (US $ 22,000) in fines durin

The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment in favour of a South Korean investor, affirming the decision of the Colombo Commercial High Court that he is entitled to recover a sum equivalent to USD 96,000 from a Sri Lankan individual who allegedly defr

While highlighting that Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will send a letter of demand to National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa on the remark he made on the Cardinal skipping the Easter Sunday service in 2019, spokesman fo

The Supreme Court today found an attorney guilty of deceit and malpractice and ordered his removal from office as an Attorney-at-Law, following an incident where he had torn two pages from a case record at the record room of the Court of Appeal in 20

Thilina Sampath alias ’Walas Kata’, a close associate of drug kingpin Kehelbaddara Padme was arrested by the Western North Crimes Investigation Division.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil, adding to 25% tariffs already announced.

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The third Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Festival is set to take place tonight (6), with the parade departing from the Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious hour of 7:06 p.m.

The Health Ministry has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers.

The Electricity Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament today following its third reading, which was approved without a vote. The second reading of the Bill was earlier approved with a majority of 96 votes, with 121 MPs voting in favour and 25 agains

Governor-General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a three-day official visit, following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to expedite the appointment of new dental surgeons and to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Finance to resolve related salary issues.

Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa was today ordered to be remanded till August 19 by Colombo Cheif Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga, after being arrested on charges of corruption and conspiracy.

The Department of Railways has stepped up enforcement of the Railway Ordinance, leading to the arrest of 21 drivers who attempted to cross railway level crossings while the gates were closed to traffic.

The satellite launched by Supreme SAT Ltd. in 2012 with an investment of USD 300 million has paid dividends to the Sri Lankan government totalling an average sum of Rs. 20 billion annually, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said, contradicting earlie

Sri Lankan health officials warn of a sharp increase in nervous system and kidney diseases caused by harmful skin whitening creams which seriously damage the skin, Dermatologist Dr. K.D.C. Fernando said.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has placed all Indian airports on maximum alert following intelligence inputs warning of potential threats from terrorists or “anti-social elements” between September 22 and October 2, 2025.

The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has decided to fast-track ongoing judicial proceedings related to crimes committed against children, Ministry Secretary K.D.R. Olga said.

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake today (06) raised concerns in Parliament over what he described as aggressive and unfair practices in Sri Lanka’s leasing sector, particularly by finance companies regulated by the Central Bank.

Parliament went into an uproar when Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna responded to the allegation on him seeking assistance from the President’s Fund.

The water levels of the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are nearing critical levels due to ongoing heavy rainfall in the western slopes of the Central Highlands, engineers in charge of the reservoirs reported today.

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have suffered the largest annual decline in coral cover since records began nearly 40 years ago, according to a new report.

The Department of Examinations has announced that all tuition classes for the 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be prohibited from midnight today (August 6) until the conclusion of the exam on August 10.

Opposition MPs began signing the no-faith motion on Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera today, MP Mujibur Rahman told the Daily Mirror.

Race organisers at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats have confirmed that a veteran driver died in a 283mph (455km/h) crash while trying to break the land speed record.

In what seemed to be a hint of the future of the government, Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri claimed in Parliament that it was Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya who was the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), while asking an oral question