Reportedly, the world’s longest Bertiella worm (70cm) or commonly known as Monkey Tapeworm, belonging to the Bertiella genus—a tapeworm which rarely infects humans was found in a young boy from Kurunegala, the Medical Research Institute (MRI) rev

The seat vacated by Dr. Malini Fonseka, the Queen of Sinhala cinema is one that will remain forever empty, a permanent void in Sri Lanka’s cinematic heritage, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

The main reason for many admission requests for intermediate grades cannot be accepted is due to irregular admissions in the past. As a result, some classes now have more than 50 or 60 students, making them difficult to manage, Education Ministry Sec

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya said steps will be taken to refer the requests made for security by Members of Parliament to the National Security Council for consideration.

A portion of the right tusk of Vasana, the elephant belonging to the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, has broken off, temple authorities confirmed today.

The Sri Lanka Navy has been directed to take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorised entry of Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan territorial waters and to intensify efforts to curb drug trafficking disguised as fishing activities.

Killing civilians has become a normal occurrence in the country and the underworld is now ruling the nation, former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa said.

Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, in the context of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from May 28 to 31, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign A

A man who was trapped under a mound of earth following an embankment collapse in the Bogahamadiththa area of Hali Ela has been successfully rescued, the Badulla District Disaster Management Centre said today.

The Parliamentary House Committee has decided to increase the prices of meals for the Parliamentary staff with effect from June 1, 2025, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

A police sergeant attached to the Gokarella Police Station has been suspended following the circulation of a video on social media showing an assault on a civilian, the Police Media Division said.

Authorities in India’s southern Kerala state have issued an alert after a ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo leaked and sank off the state’s coast in the Arabian Sea.

A Japanese plane headed from Tokyo to Texas had to make an emergency landing after a passenger tried to open one of its doors during the flight.

A tense atmosphere prevailed at the Education Ministry in Battaramulla today as a group of teachers staged a protest inside the ministry premises demanding that authorities address a series of unresolved grievances.

An officer attached to the Consulate General of India in Jaffna was killed in a road accident in Omanthai, Vavuniya early this morning, according to the Omanthai Police.

Health officials have issued red notices to nearly 4,000 locations as part of a special dengue eradication programme conducted from May 19 to 24 across 15 districts.

Sri Lanka’s apex apparel body has sounded the alarm on the growing burden of operational costs, calling for urgent, industry-wide collaboration following the sudden closure of NEXT’s Katunayake plant, one of the largest single-factory shutdowns i

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red weather warning for several sea areas around Sri Lanka due to the intensified southwest monsoon conditions currently affecting the island.

Two youths were killed on the spot when their motorcycle veered off the road and crashed into a wall last night in the Panichchankerni area along the Batticaloa–Trincomalee Road.

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was released on bail today in connection with the controversial importation of a contaminated shipment of organic fertilizer.

Parliament is to take up the debate on Personal Data Protection Bill on June 3rd as per the decision made by the party leader’s meeting last week.

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place around Independence Square this evening as the state funeral of celebrated actress Malini Fonseka takes place with full state honours.

Seven Sri Lankan nationals returning from three Middle Eastern countries were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle in Rs.18.6 million worth illicit cigarettes.

The Colombo National Hospital the largest in Sri Lanka has been running without a director for the last two months, doctors attached to the hospital said.

Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national.

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a second-year female student at the Wayamba National College of Education in Bingiriya.

Discussions regarding the tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka are scheduled to begin on May 27 in Washington, government sources said.

A rising number of foreign nationals, mainly from countries such as Israel , India , Russia and Ukraine,continue to be involved in business operations and jobs using visas issued in violation of guidelines stipulated by the Sri Lanka Tourism Developm

The much-anticipated animal census has run into serious trouble with its final announcement once again delayed due to major issues in data collection and validation, the Daily Mirror learns.

In a significant step toward modernising traffic law enforcement, the Police Department is to be granted enhanced access to the data system of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), enabling more efficient issuing of fines for traffic violations.