Rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in several parts of the country as the South-West monsoon conditions gradually establish over Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology forecast today.

Gampaha District Chief Organiser of the Mawbima Janata Party, Milan Jayatilleke, who was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, was released on bail of Rs. 1 million by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja L

Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at a shop in the Nedimala area of Dehiwala, Police said.

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was remanded till May 26 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali over allegations of causing a loss of over Rs. 13 million to the government by importing a shipment of organic fertilizer con

Gampaha District Chief Organiser of the Mawbima Janata Party Milan Jayatilleke has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested the gunman involved in the recent fatal shooting in Mount Lavinia.

The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have reached an agreement to work together and administer local bodies in which the Opposition commands a majority.

Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning, following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest.

Romania’s pro-European Union presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s presidential election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival.

Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been released on bail by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the alleged

There’s a big question mark over this year’s Men’s Asia Cup in September with a report claiming that the Indian cricket team has withdrawn from the biennial continental tournament. The BCCI has reportedly told the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), w

A 21-year-old Thai youth arriving from Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was detained by Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle in ’Kush’ Cannabis worth over Rs. 79 million through the Bandaranaike International Airport last night.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Dr. Saveen Semage has tendered his resignation, effective Saturday (17).

A 21-year-old former cabin crew member from south London has been arrested in Sri Lanka after allegedly attempting to smuggle £1.5 million worth of cannabis into the country.

Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over a surge in online content, including social media posts, that it says unfairly targets judicial officers and threatens the integrity of the justice system.

A troop of monkeys have reportedly been causing disturbances at the residence of the Acting Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), located in the Kaduwela area.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its bullish momentum, recording substantial volumes and turnover as the market closed above the 16,300 mark.

Strict security facilities currently in place at the country’s main international airports sponsored by local law enforcement agencies, seemed to have prompted the smugglers to change their modus operandi and resort to trafficking narcotics through

While the authorities are struggling to cope with a huge salt shortage in the country more than 15,000 metric tons of harvested salt intended for collection have been washed away due to sudden heavy rains, according to salt producers in Puttalam.

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in an interview with Daily Mirror, said that economic stability in the region, especially for countries like Sri Lanka, is dependent on security.

A tense situation prevailed in Wellawatta this morning when a commemoration to mark the deaths of the Tamil civilians during the last phase of the war themed as the ‘Mullivaikkal Commemoration’ was disturbed by a group of people.

At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in Hyderabad city, southern India, officials said Sunday.

A pigeon keeper in Sirisanda Sevana Flats at Bloemendhal was shot at by unidentified motorcyclist and sustained injuries this evening, the police said.

Vehicular traffic will be restricted near the Battaramulla area tomorrow evening from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm due to the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony, Police said.

It was near yet so far for Trinity as defending champions Isipathana dashed their hopes of clinching the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby title with a last-minute try scored in the last minute of the second session to come out victorious by 12 points to

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is requesting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to attend the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony to be held tomorrow, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam s

A police officer attached to the Ayithiyamalai police station in Batticaloa has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, Police said.

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.