The Court of Appeal announced that its order on the writ petitions challenging the rejection of nominations for the upcoming local government elections will be delivered tomorrow.

An alarming number of road accidents have been recorded this year, with 565 accidents and 292 deaths reported in the first three months, Traffic Control and Road Safety Director SSP Indika Hapugoda said.

Matara Magistrate, Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa, rejected the bail application for Deshabandu Tennakoon, ordering his continued remand till April 10.

A mayor in the United States has resigned after sending a sexually explicit video to the local city attorney. Tom Ross, the now-former mayor of Minot in North Dakota, admitted that he ’mistakenly’ sent a video of himself masturbating on his lunch

The Wildlife Conservation Department aims to implement an urgent action plan to reduce deaths from elephant-human conflicts in the country by 20% before the end of this year.

Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday, complicating rescue efforts made difficult by a civil war, as the death toll surpassed 3,000.

The bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in detention at an immigration facility in Japan in 2021 will file a lawsuit seeking the disclosure of all security camera footage leading up to her death, the family’s lawyers said Thursday.

The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has expressed concerns regarding the excise department’s recent decision to introduce a low-priced alcoholic beverage in Sri Lanka.

Colombo High Court Judge R.S.S. Sapuwida, today sentenced an accused to death after convicting him on two charges of possession of 16 grams and 882 milligrams of heroin and trafficking the substance.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that they have launched an investigation into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa had fraudulently obtained his Attorney-at-Law qualif

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticised the new 44% tariff imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exports, calling it a ’’wake-up call’’ for the country’s economic policy.

Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on all goods entering the US is a ’’major blow to the world economy’’, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a high-level committee to to conduct an in-depth study on potential issues that may arise due to the new reciprocal tariff system introduced by US President Donald Trump and to submit recommendations t

Oil prices fell to negative territory after rising by a dollar in post-settlement trade on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, stoking concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude

Former Chief Minister of the North Central Province S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena, the spouse of former Minister S.M. Chandrasena, filed an appeal petition today before the Court of Appeal challenging the Colombo High Cou

The committee members tasked with analyzing data from the recently conducted animal census are in dilemma over receiving distorted data, Daily Mirror learns.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sri Lanka and India will review the multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues of cooperation during his visit to Sri Lanka.

Three suspects, including two women, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for defrauding over Rs. 27 million from the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation.

Sri Lanka captivated attention as a top-tier travel destination at the ULT Travel Expo, held at the Parc Hotel Alvisse in Luxembourg. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels, alongside leading Sri Lankan travel companies Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd and Wa

Sri Lanka faces potential export headwinds as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States take effect today. Key sectors such as apparel and rubber products are particularly vulnerable.

The increase in elephant deaths has been influenced by wrong measures being taken by the current government and the word being spread on social media, presenting falsehoods, Wild elephant researcher Sameera Weerathunga said.

Ravindu Rasantha de Silva has been in prolific form this season in the National Super League, turning out for Jaffna and leading the run charts ahead of established names like Kamil Mishara and Avishka Fernando.

The Financial and Commercial Crime Investigation Division (FCCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into 22 former Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning funds they allegedly received from the

The All Ceylon Fireworks Manufacturers Association (ACFMA) today claimed that they have manufactured fewer firecrackers for the New Year festive season due to a shortage of ingredients.

Sri Lanka and India is set to sign several bi-lateral agreements on defence, health, energy and digital economy during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said

Several roads in Colombo including the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road will be closed for traffic on several occassions from 6 pm to 10 pm on April 4 due to the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Police said.

The Colombo bourse extended its rally for a second consecutive session, closing above the 16,000 mark amid strong trading activity. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 73.04 points to settle at 16,007.44, bringing its cumulative monthly increase

The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided to present the Notice of Resolution to appoint a Committee of Inquiry for the removal of Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon from his post, to Parliament on April 8 for approval, the Co

A new Chairman and three members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sri Lanka Press Council by the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish a regional office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Vavuniya, Northern Province, where several districts of Sri Lanka are located.