Philippine Airlines (PAL) has named Richard Nuttall, the current CEO of SriLankan Airlines, as its new President, effective May 29, 2025.

A total of 28 people including 10 school children were injured when a bus met with an accident at the Mahiyangana-Tissapura PTS junction this morning, police said.

As Pakistan and India teeter on the brink of another clash, political parties from across the spectrum denounced the series of hostile measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, announced by New Delhi in the aftermath of the Pahal

Sri Lanka and the United States agreed to continue the discussions on reciprocal tariff with the objective of finalising a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries,the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The Acting Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into a video circulating on social media showing a police officer scolding a soldier near a queue at the ongoing exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will represent the Government of Sri Lanka at His Holiness Pope Francis’ funeral, which will be held on Saturday (April 26) in Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

A suspect wanted in connection with the triple murder in Middeniya has been arrested in India and repatriated to Sri Lanka this morning.

Pakistan Army troops opened fire at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in an apparent attempt to breach the ceasefire agreement, leading to the Indian Army hitting back effectively, news agency PTI repor

Transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo experienced a decline in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

In a move aimed at easing the administrative burden on senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it has introduced a more accessible procedure for

China has called on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods entering the country as a sign that the President Donald Trump is serious about resolving the trade war between the two countries.

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline and a leading low-cost carrier, yesterday announced the launch of Business Class across its regional network, which will be effective from today

The Western Province has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the country this year, according to official data released by health authorities.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made an unannounced visit to Kandy on last evening to inspect the situation following reports of four deaths during the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the unexpected influx of devotees.

The cascade of unexpectedly large crowds in view of the Dalada exposition (The exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha) has rendered the Kandy city administrative authorities handicapped, eventually prompting them to limit public arrivals.

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are working hard to keep Kandy city clean as large crowds arrive to see the Tooth Relic of The Buddha.

A Google search of the ’Ministry of Public Security Sri Lanka’ led to a particular listing in its results, with vulgar and inappropriate language appearing under the category of the ’Secretary’ to the Ministry.

Pakistan has halted trade and India has revoked visas as tit-for-tat retaliatory actions ramp up between the two powers after an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people.

The Colombo Stock Exchange concluded today’s session with a modest gain, driven by selective buying interest amid subdued market activity. Investor sentiment remained mixed, reflecting cautious optimism as market participants await clearer signals

The former Deputy Chief Financial Secretary of the Uva Provincial Council, Sumithra Silva, was released on bail today in connection with the alleged financial misappropriation case involving MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake.

Four people who visited Kandy to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and for official duties have died, Director National Hospital, Kandy Dr. Iresha Fernando said.

The Education Ministry has decided to close schools on May 5 as notified in the Commissioner General of Elections’ letter dated April 19, in view of the Local Government elections scheduled for May 6.

In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect, said MEA on Thursday.

There is a possibility of thundershowers occurring in the Kandy district during the evening hours over the coming days, particularly after 2 p.m., Meteorology Department Deputy Director Meril Mendis said.

Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Nevil Silva, surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court in connection with the shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama in 2023.

China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said.

The government has declared April 26, 2025 as a national day of mourning in view of the passing away of Pope Francis.

Sri Lanka will be able to reach a staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement within this week, Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha Fernando said today.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that it is closely analyzing telephone records and financial transactions as part of ongoing investigations into the alleged Ella Odyssey ticket reselli

A Quasi-Judicial Officer serving in Kandy was today ordered to be remanded till April 29 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela, following allegations that he solicited a bribe of Rs. 200,000 to expedite a divorce ruling.