The Parliamentary House Committee has decided to revise the recently increased prices of meals for the Parliamentary staff following requests from the Parliamentary staff, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to launch an urgent investigation into what it described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the union’s image through forged documents

Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East on Sunday after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, with traffic already skirting airspace in the region due to recent missile exchanges

Sri Lanka has extended its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals from Iran alongside Indian citizens.

Sri Lanka is once again facing a significant marine environmental crisis, as tiny plastic pellets, commonly known as nurdles, have begun washing ashore along the island’s northern coastline.

Iran must make peace to avoid further attacks, US President Donald Trump said after American aircraft bombed a key nuclear site in the country with ground penetrating ‘bunker buster’ bombs.

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran, claiming that it is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to interna

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals tha

Attorney-at-Law and Moratuwa Municipal Council Member Lihini Fernando has criticised the conduct of Members of Parliament who either voted against or failed to support the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued declaring all Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Sri Lanka as African Swine Flue (ASF) infected or at-risk areas.

Israel says it has killed a senior Iranian commander who helped plan Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel, in a strike on Saturday on the city of Qom.

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.

Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has said he craves, for his work in helping to resolve the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.

SriLankan Airlines’ newly acquired wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight today, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Malé International Airport in the Maldives.

Three people were killed and 26 others injured in a tragic bus accident that occurred today near Dunhinda, on the Badulla road.

Digital learning systems should be introduced in schools while making sure that all schools receive fair access to teachers, equipment and other resources, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

The Sri Lanka Police denied viral social media reports claiming that individuals found driving under the influence of liquor will be fined Rs. 500,000 or face two years in prison.

In response to the ongoing unrest in Israel, the Israeli Immigration and Emigration Authority (PIBA) has extended the visa period of Sri Lankan workers currently employed in the country by three months, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLB

The World Bank Group today approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program—Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka—will support the country reduce its r

From world-famous tea to dazzling gems and spices, Sri Lanka is showcasing its rich culture and trade potential at the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming.

The Indian Embassy in Iran has extended its ongoing evacuation efforts to include citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal, following formal requests from the two governments.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and members of the public to provide information regarding neurosurgical procedures performed under the supervision of Specialist Neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Suras

The new and the extended stretch of Colpetty Marine Drive, from the Colpetty Railway Station towards the American Embassy will get it’s ideal + apt chance to host events, when the Happy Street Event, a first for Marine Drive itself, takes centersta

Investigators probing the controversial Chinese fertiliser deal will focus on conflicting laboratory reports, particularly how the National Plant Quarantine Services (NPQS) detected the microorganism Erwinia in samples from Qingdao Seawin Biotech—f

The Court of Appeal yesterday decided to proceed with the writ petition filed challenging the construction of reservoirs and roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve during former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s regime.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel ‘Dr. Fridtjof Nansen’ will arrive in Colombo only for replenishment but not for any research activity, despite the initial plan, Daily Mirror learns.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced new flat tariffs for rooftop solar power systems under a 20-year agreement.

Iran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of a ’’prolonged’’ conflict with the Islamic Republic

Sri Lanka’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased by US $ 96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024.

Several inmates convicted of murder and other serious crimes were among hundreds of prisoners illegally released under the guise of presidential pardons without proper authorisation from the President, the Daily Mirror learns.