Medical services at the Base Hospital in Udugama have been severely disrupted following the resignation of the hospital’s only anesthetist, sources said.

The Colombo Financial Crimes Investigation Division has named Dematagoda Chaminda, also known as Chaminda Ravi Jayanath, as a suspect in the ongoing investigations into the allegations that he used a bank account under another person’s name to hand

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s decision to restrict local students to the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Medical Faculty and said it is a decision of small minded people.

A Sri Lankan female passenger was arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 345,000.

A female passenger from Thailand was arrested early this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a large stock of cocaine concealed inside teddy bears.

Health officials urge individuals with chronic illnesses to take extra precautions against Chikungunya as it can lead to serious health issues.

Some 1,321 persons of 245 families have been affected in the Colombo District due to the adverse weather conditions from yesterday till 10 am today, the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRCS) said.

A tree fell on the roofs of thirteen houses at St. Joseph Street, Grandpass, leaving some 40 people displaced.

US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes for now, an appeals court has said, a day after a trade ruling found the bulk of his global tariffs to be illegal.

Former Senior Lecturer in Sinhala at the University of Peradeniya, Aththanayake M. Herath, has passed away at the age of 73. University sources officially confirmed his passing yesterday.

With the prevailing inclement weather conditions sweeping across the country, the number of local electricity breakdowns has seen a noticeable increase, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

The National Meteorological Centre has issued a weather advisory, forecasting heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in certain areas of the country. According to the Forecasting Division, these downpours are likely in some places within the Western and Saba

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a QR code to simplify the registration process for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Ms. R.P.G.H. Fernando said.

The Ministry of Public Security said that the decision to end the 24-hour passport issuing service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration was made after considering the high operational costs of maintaining the round-the-clock service and a

With the deadline to provide the names of the nominated and elected members of the recently concluded Local Government polls by party secretaries expiring midnight today (30), the Election Commission of Sri Lanka will go ahead and issue the gazette w

Following the imprisonment of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, it came to light that the government has instructed for the expedition of investigations into well over 20 more similar cases involving former MPs and officia

England thrashed the West Indies by 238 runs to win the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Thursday.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have entered yet another final with hopes of lifting their maiden IPL trophy.

Train operations on two major railway routes have been disrupted due to heavy winds and fallen trees on the tracks, the Railways Department said.

The Sri Lanka Women’s 4X400m Relay Team won the bronze medal on the third day of the 26th Asian Senior Athletic Championships, which continued in Gumi, South Korea.

A man charged with causing the death of a 16-year-old schoolboy by pushing him from a moving trishaw was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death by Badulla High Court Judge Prasanna Alwis.

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood returned figures of 3-21 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the Indian Premier League final with a eight-wicket thrashing of Punjab Kings on Thursday.

A charred body with a badly burnt trishaw was found by police in Rakwana today

The Sri Lanka Customs said today that the delays in clearing imported vehicles have now been significantly reduced, with vehicles now being released within one and a half days, Additional Director General and Customs spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda sai

A group of 30 Sri Lankans employees extradited from Kuwait for not possessing valid visas, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in the early hours of last morning.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, with increased market activity and steady investor buying. The positive trend was supported by strong company performances in the last quarter and growing investor confidence. M

A doctor operating a private medical centre and guest house in Unawatuna, Galle, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a 22-year-old woman employed at the medical centre.

Health authorities have raised alarms, warning that the Kandy District is now on the verge of becoming a high-risk area for Dengue fever as the number of reported cases continues to rise.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) to detain and interrogate 11 more suspects arrested while allegedly transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine (I

The results of the first round of appeals for Grade 6 admissions in 2025, based on the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have now been released, the Education Ministry said.