The government has decided to hold the final rites of veteran actress late Malini Fonseka with state honours, Minister of Buddha Sasana Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said.

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that six former officers of the Thambuttegama Police must personally pay Rs. 1.2 million compensation for violating the fundamental rights of a youth who was arrested, brutally assaulted, and tortured after participating

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Deputy National Organiser Ranjith Aluwihare has resigned from his post. Aluwihare told the media that he had resigned from the post.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya affirmed today that the government has no intention of acquiring lands owned by residents of the Northern and Eastern provinces and is fully committed to restoring land ownership to rightful owners without delay.

Several well-grown cinchona plants belonging to a plant species considered extinct in Sri Lanka have been found after 150 years in Unanagala in the western slopes of Aliyagala Mountain Range in Ambagamuwa.

The European Union’s trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on ’’respect’’ not ’’threats’’.

Russia and Ukraine have each handed over 390 soldiers and civilians in the biggest prisoner exchange since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022.

At least 23 people were injured in a late-night accident in the Toppass area along the Nuwara Eliya–Kandy main road, when a private bus overturned around 11:45 p.m., police said.

A road accident occurred in the early hours of this morning along the Colombo–Wellawaya main road in the Weliara area, resulting in one fatality and 13 injuries.

Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition Sancharaka Udawa 2025 kicked off in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Veteran actress Malini Fonseka, who had become a household name in Sri Lanka, passed away at the age of 78.

Germany will ask President Anura Kumara Dissanayake about steps being taken by his government for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reconciliation and addressing wartime accountability issues during his upcoming visit there, the Da

National SME Forum 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, this week brought together over 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across Sri Lanka,

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the timing of its Executive Board meeting to approve Sri Lanka’s next tranche of funding, under the Extended Fund Facility, would depend on the government’s ability to deliver on key reform commitments,

Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray on Thursday called on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry to raise its standards, urging a shift from what he described as a “three-star mentality” to one that reflects the country’s “five-star” potential.

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe today assured swift action to resolve the salary-related grievances of employees at the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), following a heated protest and urgent discussions with trade union representatives.

The Ministry of Education announced today that Muslim schools will be in session on May 26 and 27, 2025, due to a revision in the school holiday schedule for the Hajj festival (Eid al-Adha).

The sudden closure of the NEXT apparel manufacturing factory located in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has drawn strong criticism from Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe, who said today that the move violates Sri Lanka’s labour laws

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the government will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who promote the idea that the Sri Lankan military committed genocide during the civil war.

Former Sri Lanka Captain Angelo Mathews today announced his retirement from Test cricket. The veteran is set to play his last Test match against Bangladesh next month.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today ordered six former police officers attached to the Thambuttegama Police Station to personally pay Rs. 1.2 million in compensation to a young man who was arbitrarily arrested and tortured in custody in 2

A Sri Lankan delegation is set to participate in discussions in Washington, D.C., focusing on tariff-related matters, following an invitation extended by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a mixed note today, reflecting an overall optimistic market outlook, as investor sentiment remained positive following the interest rate cut announced yesterday. The momentum continued into today’s session

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations.

A group of opposition MPs is set to request Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to conduct a probe into Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake, whom they accuse of acting in an undemocratic manner during parliamentary sessions.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Professor I.M. Karunathilake as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Germany commencing on June 10.

The National Police Commission has approved a series of immediate transfers and new appointments affecting 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) across various police stations and divisions in Sri Lanka.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested three individuals, including a Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 4 million.

The Ministry of Health has firmly denied recent media reports suggesting that it is obstructing the importation of salt into Sri Lanka.