The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Bill to amend the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, citing serious concerns over the transparency and effectiveness of its provisions on

Iran’s supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin for more help from Russia after the biggest U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution over the weekend.

Over 1.6 million drug tablets have been confiscated so far as Sri Lankan authorities ramp up a comprehensive national programme aimed at preventing drug use and supporting recovery efforts islandwide, according to the Government Information Departmen

Sri Lanka has granted clearance for a research vessel operated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to conduct studies in the country’s waters from August 15 to 20, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism sai

Chairman of Avant Garde Maritime Services, Nissanka Senadhipathi, appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (23).

The disruption in license plate printing has resulted in a backlog of approximately 15,000 vehicles awaiting number plates since May 1 this year, according to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

A host of key players have been named as Bangladesh announced a strong squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara convened a special discussion this morning with Prison Commissioners and all prison superintendents islandwide at the Ministry of Justice.

Nearly two tonnes of heroin and ICE (Crystal methamphetamine) drugs have been taken into custody by the law enforcement authorities during the last five months, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja today issued an arrest warrant against former Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena for failing to appear in court in connection with a case filed by the Commissioner General of Inland R

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Mahinda Siriwardana.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) managed to secure the administration of the Hambantota Municipal Council, the office of party leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Sri Lanka has called upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region, claiming that Sri Lanka is gravely concerned about the latest developments in the Middle East.

The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert on Sunday, advising American citizens overseas to exercise increased caution due to escalating instability in the Middle East following intensifying conflict between Israel and Ir

In the wake of Daily Mirror’s reports on the prevailing shortage of critical drugs, medical specialists have raised serious concerns over the lack of clear directives from the Ministry of Health regarding how doctors should act when essential medic

Traffic disruptions have occurred in the water catchment areas on the western slopes of the Central Hills since the early hours of the morning of (23).

The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights is calling for a full investigation into all officials involved in the substandard drug scandal that happened during the time of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

At least 22 people have been killed and 63 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a church in Damascus, Syria’s health ministry has said.

The UN Security Council met on Sunday to discuss US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.

Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel Nimal Bandara has requested the Sri Lankan expatriates to be vigilant and follow safety instructions issued by the Israeli government following missile attacks by Iran in the Northen and Central parts of Israel last mo

In the midst of escalation of tension in the Middle-East and concerns over further disruption in fuel supply chain , Sri Lanka has decided to explore the possibility of importing petroleum products from Nigeria, an official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a major investment drive with the launch of the ‘Land Bank Management Information System (LBMIS)’, an automated platform making over 3,000 acres of state and privately-owned land available for development.

The Central Bank (CB) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding advertisements promoting investments in overseas real estate, cautioning against potentially misleading claims and illegal financial arrangements.

New Delhi, Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -- a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea -- will have significant global and regional impact including for India’s energy security, strategic af

Iran has vowed to respond to US strikes on its nuclear sites but signalled on Sunday it is not shutting the door on diplomacy.

Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), external last year.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to provide a clear and accurate breakdown of the foreign direct investments (FDIs) received and those still pending, accusing the government of creatin

A 45-year-old passenger travelling from Colombo to Chennai on a SriLankan Airlines flight died mid-air after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday.

A week after the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed 270 lives, a video surfaced on social media featuring a voice-over that claimed the lone survivor, Vishwas Ramesh Kumar, had been arrested at his home for allegedly ly