Three opposition parties and two independent groups have agreed to form a coalition to take control of the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha.

A Supreme Court three-judge-bench today unanimously refused leave to appeal and dismissed a Fundamental Rights application filed by five convicts in the high-profile Krishanthi Kumaraswamy abduction, rape and murder case, whose conviction dates back

The Government is to probe the lands given to cricketers, artistes and politicians during the past years, Parliament was told today.

Dr. Dushan Lalisha Kahatapitiya officially assumed duties today as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA).

Samagi Jana Balawegaya National Organiser Tissa Attanayake sought additional time to file answers in connection with a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Virat Kohli has a chance to script history and achieve a feat that no other batter in the world has been able to claim so far.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a security breach in its SMS communication system.

Vehicular movements on the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya main road has been restricted to a single lane from this morning onwards, owing to a landslide risk.

The government has initiated discussions with China, Iran and several African countries to export locally manufactured brown sugar as a variety of organic sugar, Minister of Industries Sunil Handunnetti said today.

Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

The restriction imposed on local students entering the medical faculty of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is a temporary move, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne told Parliament today.

Former Minister of Mass Media, Health, and Environment Keheliya Rambukwella, his son, and coordinating secretary of the former minister were released on bail today over allegations of causing a government loss exceeding Rs. 8 million.

South Koreans were voting for a new president on Tuesday to cap six months of turmoil triggered by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol that marred the country’s reputation as a vibrant, if at times chaotic, democracy.

A medical laboratory in Malwana (Biyagama Hospital- Malwana) was fined Rs. 500,000 by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (2) for overcharging patients for a Full Blood Count (FBC) test report.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) officially announced the commencement of public consultations on the proposed second electricity tariff revision for the six-month period from today.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in May 2025 climbed to 132,191, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and reinforcing momentum toward the country’s full-year tourism target of three million visitors and US $ 5 billion in revenue.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (June 2) for a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka.

The geographic location of Sri Lanka has invariably positioned the country as a pivotal conduit in the international drug supply chain, linking the East to the West. Illicit drug use in Sri Lanka indicates a significant shift in consumption patterns

Sri Lanka’s private sector received a firm directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday, who said businesses “must pay fair taxes” and not seek tax revisions for industry development.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera alleged that the government suffered a loss exceeding Rs. 200 million from the recent sale of vehicles belonging to the North Central Provincial Council (NCP).

IPL to crown a new champion as RCB and PBKS meet in the final.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, marking a strong start to both the new week and the new month. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) maintained its upward momentum throughout the session, ultimately rising by 125.03 point

Nilgala Forest in Bibila, which, according to legend, was a medicinal park during the reign of King Buddhadasa, was officially declared a protected forest reserve yesterday by Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi. The declaration coincided w

The tusker, popularly known as “Bhatiya,” which is considered the only tusker of its generation in the jungles bounded by Nikaweratiya and Ambanpola, has been critically ill and is under the treatment of wildlife veterinary surgeons from Maho.

Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World Festival Grand Final, said she was not expecting to take part in any other pageants.

Sri Lanka will host matches at this year’s Women’s World Cup as part of ongoing arrangements surrounding fixtures involving India and Pakistan.

The Covid variant which has been detected in Sri Lanka is not a novel variant and no evidence of increased severity or complications has been reported, the Health Ministry said.

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from the international game.

The Opposition is to nominate Sarvajana Balaya party’s Colombo Municipal Councillor Mohideen Rifki Badurdeen as the Council’s Mayor, an informed source said.