The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed that the recent suicide of Charith Dilshan, a student of the Sabaragamuwa University, was the result of ragging by senior students.

A total of 85 Chinese nationals convicted for various crimes, including cyber-related offences, were deported from Sri Lanka in the early hours of today, following legal proceedings and imprisonment, officials at the Bandaranaike International Airpor

While asserting that there is no restriction on the UN research vessel visiting Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday clarified that no final decision has been made regarding granting permission to carry out marine research in Sri Lank

Public banks must transform from mere financiers into strategic, outcome-oriented partners to drive the mission-led innovation needed for economic transformation, according to a top economist.

Sri Lankans consume medicines at above-normal levels, with the health sector procuring pharmaceuticals under 863 generic categories - two-thirds imported and the rest locally manufactured - a volume that could be nearly halved through proper therapeu

This year’s Kandy Esala Perahera festival will be held from July 25 to August 9, as officially announced by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela.

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) has urged the public to carefully consider their options when purchasing electric vehicles (EVs), warning that the market value of many such vehicles drops by several million rupees within just a few

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced that it will be mandatory to certify employment agreements with the Sri Lankan Mission in the respective country before registering with the Bureau for self-employment opportunities in non

UNP Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake today raised concerns in Parliament over the continued wage exploitation of Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Middle East, calling on the government to consider reintroducing a mandatory minimum wage policy for m

The inquiry committee appointed to investigate alleged misconduct and abuse of power by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon convened for the fourth consecutive day today, under the chairmanship of Supreme Court Justice P.P. Surasen

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in hospital with gastroenteritis after missing their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal.

Opener Pathum Nissanka cracked his third ton of his career as Sri Lanka made a bold reply on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka wrapped up the last Bangladesh wicket in just under 15 minutes i

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “cannot continue to exist.”

New Zealand has added Sri Lanka and eight other countries to its List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA), making it easier for skilled Sri Lankans to apply for work and residence visas, according to the New Zealand Immigration.

Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Lakmini Girihagamage appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the Maligakanda Magistrate today that laboratory tests conducted in a German chemical laboratory had revealed that the immunoglobulin drug conta

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its downward trend, closing the day on a negative note as both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 declined. The sustained downturn was primarily driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the

A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a gigantic fireball when preparing for a flight test. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 11pm at the Massey’s Testing Center in Texas.

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) is just like a reality show as it can only submit documents and get MPs to debate them, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

Three outlets of a leading supermarket chain have been fined Rs. 200,000 each for displaying expired goods for sale, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition government is on the brink of collapse after a phone call between her and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a festering border dispute was leaked.

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter and son-in-law, who were arrested by the Bribery Commission under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, were released on bail today. Another daughter, however, was remanded for failing to meet bail

In a bid to further enhance passenger services and foster stronger industry collaboration, the Chairman and senior management of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) held a strategic meeting with the Board of Airline Rep

Sri Lanka has sought India’s assistance in the evacuation of its citizens in Iran which is now engaged in a war with Israel, the Daily Mirror learns.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Dimuthu Abeyesekera as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.

It’s official. Vienna is no longer the most liveable city in the world.

The Health Professionals Association today alleged that Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is attempting to reverse a key pricing policy implemented to prevent financial losses to the government when purchasing medicines from local manufacturers.

Israel struck a key Iranian nuclear site on Thursday and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital, as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the U.S. would join Israel in airstrikes seeking to destroy Tehran’s nuclear faciliti

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, P. Harrison, Wijith Wijithamuni de Soysa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Lakshman Wasantha Perera have been found to be involved in a US

Following the recent relaxation of vehicle imports, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced today that a total of 73,489 new vehicle and electric car registrations have been recorded so far this year, increasing the country’s total vehicle

Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella—as well as Amali’s husband, were arrested a short while ago by the Bribery Commission in connection with an ongoing investig