Hundreds of vehicles are stranded at the port, with hundreds more on the way, after Sri Lanka Customs abruptly halted the clearance of vehicles imported under cross-border Letters of Credit (LCs) starting May 26 , this year.

United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Talatha Athukorala has alleged that a Deputy Minister attempted to influence police regarding the recent assault on Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member Sandamali Uluwitage.

The Colombo High Court yesterday sentenced a retired land officer to 22 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs.30,000, after finding him guilty of soliciting a bribe of Rs.100,000 to issue a permit for cutting trees on a land within

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, continuing the upward momentum observed yesterday following the ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel. Both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index reco

U.S. President Donald Trump revelled in the swift end to war between Iran and Israel, saying he now expected a relationship with Tehran that would preclude rebuilding its nuclear programme despite uncertainty over damage inflicted by U.S. strikes.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that U.S. and Iranian officials will talk next week, continuing a dialogue that was interrupted by the recent war between Israel and Tehran, while a fragile ceasefire appeared to be holding.

The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will be held from November 10 to December 5, the Department of Examinations announced.

An agreement between China and Sri Lanka to implement a project aimed at digitalising the country’s general education sector was officially signed today (25) at the Ministry of Education.

Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said US strikes on Iran only set its nuclear programme back by a few months.

Jubilant Indians have been celebrating the successful launch of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission which has taken off with a multi-country crew, including an Indian astronaut.

The Starlink satellite internet service will be made available to local customers following a one-week inspection of the service, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) Director General Bandula Herath said.

The government has informed private bus associations today (25) that steps will be taken to reduce bus fares by 2% starting from July.

A group of solar power generators has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging the government’s decision to reduce the tariff paid per unit of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels.

Iran executed three men on Wednesday, after they were convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad spy agency and smuggling equipment used in an assassination, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported.

An independent group has taken control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council following its inaugural meeting held this morning.

Former Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya was today ordered to be further remanded till July 9 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga.

A countrywide Dengue and Chikungunya eradication programme will be conducted across all schools in the country on July 9, aiming to curb the current spread of the diseases.

The annual Esala Festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala is set to begin tomorrow with its inaugural procession parading the streets of Kataragama. Basnayake Nilame Dishan Gunasekara confirmed that all preparations have been finalised to hold t

Health authorities have raised alarm over the increasing number of domestic violence cases reported across the country, emphasising the severe toll it takes on family well-being and mental health.

US Rep. Buddy Carter nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in the Iran-Israel ceasefire and efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Despite some nominations withdrawn, Pakistan also endorsed Trump for easing India

Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons and says a resolution adopted this month by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) declaring Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations paved the way for Israel’s attacks.

The Cabinet has approved a new programme aimed at protecting children from exploitation, with strict enforcement measures set to take effect from July 1, 2025.

The government has granted approval to continue implementing programmes aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Sri Lanka under grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), Cabinet Spokesman and Mini

The government has granted approval to purchase 200 new super luxury buses for expressway operations, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

The Cabinet has decided to appoint a sub-committee to assess and prepare for potential challenges Sri Lanka may face due to the escalating military situation in the Middle East.

Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa criticised the government for not shifting its stance on rooftop solar power installations, while increasing its reliance on coal, fossil fuels and diesel.

Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, testifying before the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee investigating the W15 Hotel shooting, said police had been searching for him in the wrong locations.

The Israeli shekel significantly appreciated against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following the entry into force of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to official exchange rates released by Israel’s central bank.

A massive protest commenced today in Jaffna demanding justice for the Chemmani mass grave.

The US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not destroy the country’s nuclear programme and probably only set it back by months, according to an early Pentagon intelligence assessment of the attack.