While expressing satisfaction on the investigations carried out into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, the National Catholic Church Communications Director Fr. Jude Krishantha today said the church is not happy about the delay in bringing those respons

Former Minister Ali Sabry came to the defense of Miss World Sri Lanka representative Anudhi Gunasekara, calling for dignity and support amid a wave of online criticism.

In the wake of torrential rains and gale-force winds that battered the country, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that nearly half of the widespread power outages reported during the extreme weather have been restored.

The government is planning to export locally produced brown sugar as a move to raise the revenue of local sugar factories and thereby to protect the employees and sugar planters, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetht

Ranjan Jayalal, a prominent trade unionist affiliated with the JVP-led trade union in the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), has been appointed as the new Mayor of Kaduwela.

The government has announced plans to swiftly revise existing legal policies following the detention of a UNHCR-certified returning refugee from India, who was held by Immigration officials at Palaly Airport and later remanded by the Mallakam Magistr

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) announced today that it has decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision, which typically takes effect in July, until August.

There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said

Names of more than 164 local bodies have been gazetted by the Commission of Elections today.

A woman was killed and her husband injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a bus plying to Colombo from Hambantota.

There will be no price revision for LAUGFS Gas domestic cylinder refills in June, LAUGFS Gas Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries said.

The Election Commission has gazetted the names of members who have been elected to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), it was reported today,.

At least seven people have died after a highway bridge collapsed on to railway tracks in Russia close to the Ukraine border, according to emergency services.

May 31, 2025 In an unforgettable evening that brought the world together in celebration of beauty, social and environmental service, and global sisterhood, Hyderabad, Telangana, witnessed history as Opal Suchata from Thailand was crowned the 72nd Mis

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara has not been included among the quarterfinalists of the 72nd Miss World Festival 2025.

Members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have expressed satisfaction over the selection process of local government (LG) representatives, saying that it was conducted independently and impartially.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced today that there will be no revisions in fuel prices for the month of June.

A Parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih visited India from 25-31 May 2025 for an orientation programme at India’s Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE).

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has extended his warm congratulations to Ms. Anudi Gunasekara for representing the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World Festival Grand Final.

A spill gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir was opened this afternoon due to rising water levels, the Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Unit confirmed.

President Donald Trump has announced the US will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, starting on Wednesday.

The Government has officially announced the list of Public and Bank Holidays for the year 2026.

A proven ’’winning mentality’’ and seasoned campaigners such as Rohit Sharma can propel five-time champions Mumbai Indians to more IPL glory, head coach Mahela Jayawardene says.

A gazette extraordinary was issued by the government revising the list of banned organisations and individuals in the country.

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter came into the Gujarat Titans’ line-up in place of Jos Buttler, who left for his national duty following the culmination of the league stage of the ongoing IPL season. GT fell 20 runs short of Mumbai Indians’ 228-run

Plans are afoot to obtain direct assistance from foreign governments to secure essential medicines, until present issues within the medicine supply chain are resolved and disruptions are minimised, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media said.

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in a press release said that a policy on banning tobacco consumption for those born after 2010 is presented to the government and urges the government to take action on this policy in lieu of the upcoming Worl

Restrictions applied to local students to universities other than the state-owned ones will push Sri Lankan students into the wilderness, a former Education Minister said yesterday.

A 21-year-old woman from South London has appeared in court in Sri Lanka over drug-related offences.