The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has assured that despite the proposed tariff adjustments for the second half of 2025, the electricity rates will still remain lower than they were at the beginning of the year.

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today issued early landslide warnings for six districts.

Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, departed for Switzerland this morning to participate in the 78th annual World Health Assembly (WHA78) of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Rainfall exceeding 100 mm is expected in several parts of the island as the South-West monsoon conditions continue to strengthen over Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said.

Sri Lankan racing sensation Yevan David showcased his supreme talent with a superb win at the Spa Francorchamps circuit - venue of the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix in the first race of the second round of the 2025 Euroformula Open on Saturday.

A huge Mexican Navy training ship has been damaged after crashing into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge during a festive visit to the US.

A shooting incident has been reported targeting former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa.

A local businessman who tried to smuggle in foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 7.5 million from Dubai was arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

The government today refuted reports regarding the second phase of the vehicle sale conducted through a tender process by the Presidential Secretariat on May 15, claiming that all procedures related to this sale were carried out in accordance with th

An Ontario judge has granted the extradition of a Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto last year for his alleged role in a deadly attack on a rival gang near Paris in 2022.

The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public to refrain from sharing social media posts containing images of children being circulated via a Facebook account under the name Nuwan Sandakelum.

At least 16 people are reported to have died after tornadoes tore through parts of two US states.

Claiming that the government has incurred a massive loss through the selling of the state vehicles, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said he will lodge a complaint with the Bribery Commission over the matter.

The rider of the two motorcycle gunmen, who chased after a 19-year-old youth and shot him to death in broad daylight, near Sylvester Road in Mt. Lavinia on May 5 has been arrested yesterday (16), police said.

Sri Lanka, currently facing a severe salt shortage and salt prices increasing rapidly, 1 kilogram packets of crystal salt reportedly being sold at prices ranging between Rs. 450 and Rs. 500 in some areas are expected to reduce drastically as the Cabi

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought a power tariff increase of 18.3 percent from June to December 2025.

The United National Party (UNP) would have secured the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) if both parties, the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) had contested the local government polls together, a CMC opposition candidate said.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has requested the Israeli government to grant amnesty to Sri Lankans who have faced various difficulties due to visa expirations over several years and to integrate them into the workforce.

Residents of the area expressed concern about the drug addicts among minor employees of Homagama Base Hospital, which affected the efficiency of the services, creating hardship for the patients.

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara, instead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is to grace the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony on May 19, 2025, at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte

The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at some places in the Northern Province and in the Anuradhapura and Puttalam districts.

The Transport and Highways Ministry expressed their displeasure over the sudden train strike launched by the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU), which caused inconvenience to the public.

Moody’s downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating on Friday due to concerns about the nation’s growing, $36 trillion debt pile, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global mark

The government and the opposition are in a race against time to rope in members to form administrations at the local authorities – Municipal Councils, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabhas- where a single party has been unable to secure 50 per cent

An Ontario judge has granted the extradition of a Sri Lankan gang leader arrested in Toronto last year for his alleged role in a deadly attack on a rival gang near Paris in 2022.

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that the number of Sri Lankans registering for foreign employment has surpassed 100,000 so far this year.

At least nine university students including the convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) were arrested by the police for engaging in an illegal protest in front of the Ministry of Health this afternoon.

The Ministry of Defence said that the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony will be held on May 19, 2025, at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a significant increase in mosquito borne diseases, notably dengue and chikungunya, alongside a rise in influenza cases among children.

All Station Masters have launched an islandwide strike, resulting in the cancellation of all night mail trains.