Veteran Indian actor Mohanlal Wishwanathan is currently observing Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary sessions from the Speaker’s gallery.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has disbursed a large portion of its long-standing tax refund backlog this year, following a targeted intervention by the Finance Ministry to address a major grievance within the business community.

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to enhance its operational capacity and environmental credentials with the procurement of 20 new electrically operated prime movers at a cost of Rs.1 billion.

Senior Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel, Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya was sworn in this morning (19) as the new President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.

Sri Lanka has recorded 14 dengue-related deaths and 26,775 dengue cases so far this year ,according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son-in-law, daughter-in-law and another daughter appeared before the Bribery Commission today (19) for statements to be recorded.

Iranian media said Wednesday that Israel briefly hacked the state television broadcast, airing footage of women’s protests and urging people to take to the streets.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that final commissioning tests are currently underway at the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station.

Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister Salinda Dissanayake and former MP Manjula Dissanayake have been involved in a 1,000 acre land deal in Kurunegala, Deputy Minister Sunil Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

The Railway Controllers’ Union has announced that it will launch a 48-hour token strike starting from midnight today (19), in protest against the authorities’ failure to resolve several longstanding issues.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (19).

Six passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at Rs. 12.6 million were arrested this morning by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The government has made all arrangements to bring back Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Israel if a special need arises due to the war situation, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

Iran and Israel traded further air attacks on Thursday as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the United States would join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear facilities.

The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the attitudes, ethics, and service standards of three-wheeler drivers operating within the country’s tourism sector, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) launched a series of raids targeting businesses selling edible salt at inflated prices without proper labelling.

A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam.

A recent study reveals that 11.6 percent of youngsters aged 15 to 21 in Sri Lanka are actively smoking and 18 percent actively drink alcohol.

Amid the ongoing controversy over the UN research vessel’s visit, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry has clarified that no final decision has been made yet on the matter.

Sri Lanka has rejected a UN request to allow a research vessel into its waters from July 15 to August 20, which will assess the long-term food security in Sri Lankan seas, citing delays in finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for foreign r

In another landmark ruling reaffirming the Constitutional protection against torture and arbitrary detention, the Supreme Court ordered two police officers attached to the Uragasmanhandiya Police Station to personally pay Rs. 2 million in compensatio

Sri Lanka is gearing up to welcome Starlink, the satellite internet service by tech billionaire Elon Musk, with commercial operations expected to commence later this month.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga today that an investigation has been launched into individuals who allegedly attempted to spread false information regarding President Anura Kuma

Mushiqur Rahim and Litton guided Bangladesh after the early dismissal of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.

Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody today urged the public not to create or circulate false information claiming there will be a shortage of petroleum products due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

The vehicle in which Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera was travelling met with an accident today.

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa, and their daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, who were granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, have been remanded after failing to comply with the bail cond

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the day in negative territory, continuing its recent decline, as both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 fell. Selling pressure increased throughout the session, mainly due to rising tensions in t

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, were granted bail today (18) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.