Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, is now available in Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a new methodology to procure pharmaceuticals and medical appliances under government-to-government arrangements, in a bid to address shortages in the local healthcare system.

Action will be taken against individuals who use offensive or abusive language when commenting on its official Facebook page, the Sri Lanka Police announced

The Colombo High Court today (02) served indictments on Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest in connection with a money laundering case.

A man was arrested with six counterfeit US$100 notes at a bank in Minuwangoda Town, police said.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold a public consultation today (July 2) to identify and address the challenges faced by renewable energy developers in the country.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the appointment of Rayhan Wanniappa as the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer.

The total number of tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 stands at 1,168,044, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported.

Malaysia’s tourism authorities are throwing their weight behind a proposal for visa-free travel for Sri Lankan citizens as part of broader efforts to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries, a senior official from Tourism Malaysia reveale

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a ’’30% or 35%’’ tariff on Japan if a deal between the two countries is not reached before a deadline next week.

Israel has agreed to the ’’necessary conditions’’ to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said.

Qantas is contacting customers after a cyber attack targeted their third-party customer service platform.

Two Sri Lankan businessmen were arrested last night at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of whisky and cigarettes valued at Rs. 20 million through the airport’s Green Channel.

Colombo is set to witness a star-studded evening as Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan will attend the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate court that former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe misused his authority by repeatedly assigning a female flight att

Five young students representing Sri Lanka at the 2025 World Junior Tourism Ambassador (WJTA) Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, returned to the country last night (July 1) with an impressive haul of 13 awards.

Sri Lanka, under the new government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has identified nuclear power in its generation plan while phasing out coal power plants, Daily Mirror learns.

Licenced commercial banks have pushed back against what they describe as attempts by a small group of borrowers to stir “alarm and confusion” over the potential use of parate laws, saying there is no plan to initiate widespread property seizures

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector witnessed a significant uptick in arrivals this June, propelled by the influx of devotees for the Bohra Convention.

The country’s first and only wax museum is set to open in a few days at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy, marking a significant addition to Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Alliance Development Trust (ADT), launched a programme to strengthen the capacities of over 2,000 women and young people across Sri Lanka on social cohe

A devastating fire broke out at a residence in Vavuniya after petrol was mistakenly used to light an oil lamp in the household shrine room, authorities said.

Minister of Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Development K. D. Lal Kantha said the import of rice for liquor manufacture would be allowed and facilities for it provided.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing Sri Lanka to draw approximately US$350 million.

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction, restraining popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin alias DJ Mass from performing, reproducing and distributing the song titled ’’Eh Yaye’’ and “Api Natamu’

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the month of July with a slight decline in both All Share Price Index (ASPI) and S&P SL20 and , following a period of sustained gains. Despite the market’s modest pullback, investor activity remained stron

Red notices have been issued on 553 premises following inspections carried out today (July 1) under the ongoing National Mosquito Control Week, the Ministry of Health said.

Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing ent

A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an interim order to prevent the respondents, including Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara, from conducting a secret vote for the election of the Chair

The Local Government Commissioners are entitled to exercise his or her powers in the council, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said.