The committee which handled the campaign on behalf of the United National Party (UNP) managed to secure 450,000 votes at the Local Government polls, party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union annouced that all dansals planned for the upcoming poson week must be register by June 7.

The 24-hour one-day passport issuance service for the public will come to an end tomorrow (May 30), Acting Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Chaminda Pathiraja said.

A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Police have been transferred and assigned to new postings with immediate effect.

In conjunction with World Environment Day, the Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund will organise a free motorcycle and three-wheeler tuning camp, along with an awareness programme on fuel efficiency and air pollution, on May 31, the Department of Motor Traf

Nalin Sampath Kumara, a lawyer, has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record statements from MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and former MP Udaya Gammanpila over the claims they have made over the release of 323 containers

Despite the country’s commitment to a free education system, the higher education sector is currently under severe strain with mounting concerns over its capacity and infrastructure.

A seven-member group of persons travelling in a double cab was arrested by Silavathura Police, while in possession of a high accuracy metal detector, police said.

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of fairly strong winds and showers across multiple provinces in Sri Lanka due to the strengthening of South-West monsoonal conditions.

A 53-year-old man was arrested in Negombo for allegedly attempting to shoot a former schoolmate following an argument, police said.

Amali Rambukwella, the daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provide a statement.

While wind power projects are hailed as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, their construction does involve certain environmental impacts, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Chairman Professor Wijendra Bandara acknowledged today.

The United National Party (UNP) is to get a new look with new faces coming into some positions soon, Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today.

The Department of Pensions has announced that its information systems have been fully restored following a cyberattack in April.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 5 in connection with a case involving the discovery of a firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town.

Former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment by a three-judge bench of the High Court today.

A three-judge bench of the High Court today sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Elon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a tumultuous drive to shrink the size of US government that saw thousands of federal jobs axed.

A shooting incident was reported in the Wekada area of Panadura earlier today, according to police.

The ongoing investigation into the Weligama incident is primarily based on evidence submitted by supporters of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, according to Sanjeewa Weerawickrama, legal counsel for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshaba

US President Donald Trump’s administration says it will ’’aggressively’’ revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the US.

A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, in a major blow to a key part of his economic policies.

The Sri Lankan appetite for electric mobility is accelerating faster than anticipated, with over 5,000 BYD vehicles reserved since the brand’s entry into the market earlier this year, John Keells Holdings (JKH) said this week.

The Meteorology Department today issued a marine weather advisory warning of showers, thundershowers, and rough sea conditions around several coastal areas of the island, urging naval and fishing communities to exercise extreme caution.

In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.214 billion in 2019, the Alcohol and drug information Centre (ADIC) in a

The government is looking to craft a longterm industrial development plan as Sri Lanka is moving towards establishing itself as an export-led economy, the President’s Office said.

Sri Lanka’s Kalinga Kumarage secured the bronze medal in the Men’s 400 metre event on the second day of the 26th Asian Senior Athletic Championships, which continued in Gumi, South Korea.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Eelanga Singha today ordered the Randeniya Distilleries Company, based in Kadawatha, to pay Rs. 1.35 billion in taxes allegedly evaded between 2012 and 2015.

Deputy Minister warns of administrative shake-up in Railways Dept.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, driven by increased market activity and sustained investor interest. The upbeat momentum continues, supported by encouraging earnings reports that reflect strong performance across dif