In the wake of four Sri Lankans being deported after they were caught in their attempt to cross the border into the United States, Sri Lanka is now in contact with the US authorities to make sure that the procedure laid down in the Extradition Treaty

The Anuradhapura High Court upheld the first-ever conviction in Sri Lanka related to an illegal pyramid scheme, affirming the decision of the Magistrate’s Court to convict two Development Officers of the Department of Agriculture Research.

The Fort Magistrate today issued a warning to Rajangana Saddharathna Thera, instructing him to refrain from using obscene and indecent language in his public speeches.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to take steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka. Opposition parties of AIADMK and the BJP also supported the motion.

The government has appointed a special committee to assess the implications of the United Kingdom’s recent sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals and recommend further action.

Sri Lanka has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid to support Myanmar’s earthquake relief and recovery efforts, Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said.

The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers.

The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant returning officers to further suspend election activities until tomorrow (03) in local government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejecti

President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30, Russia’s highest number of conscripts since 2011, as the country moves to expand the size of its military.

The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) is to file a complaint against the Gem and Jewellery Authority for allowing illegal gem mining, it was reported yesterday.

The Labour Ministry has announced plans to amend the law to raise the monthly minimum salary for private sector employees to Rs. 27,000.

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in hit films including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65.

Elon Musk has regained his position as the world’s richest individual on Forbes’ annual billionaires list, despite facing some financial challenges and criticism for his involvement with the Trump administration.

US Senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest speech ever delivered in the Senate.

Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendi today sentenced former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena — the spouse of former Minister S.M. Chandrasena — to 16 years of rigorous imprisonm

Police carried out a raid on a hotel in Anuradhapura town on information that the absconding suspect Ishara Sewwandi wanted in connection with the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa was staying at the hotel, to find that it was a misidentification, but arr

A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland’s capital on Tuesday (April 1), spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and residents, although air traffic continued as normal.

A doctor in Hawaii is accused of trying to kill his wife after she allegedly refused to take a picture with him, according to authorities.

An advanced security team from India has arrived in Colombo to coordinate with Sri Lankan security agencies ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka this week, the Daily Mirror learns.

The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has already assisted six women, offering new hope to those struggling with infertility.

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) Sri Lanka yesterday raised serious concerns about a resurgence of the ‘diesel mafia’, accusing it of systematically moving to cause a natural death to the country’s solar power sector.

A new government initiative aimed at ensuring food security and making nutritious meals affordable for the public was officially launched today (01) at the ’’Palessa’’ restaurant of the National Food Promotion Board in Narahenpita.

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka yesterday ordered all 26 soft and hard liquor manufacturing companies in the country to print the production date of their spirits on the respective bottles and cans with effect from April 1st.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a life insurance scheme for workers in the ‘Kithul’ (Caryota urens), coconut, and ‘Thal’ (palmyra) industries in Sri Lanka.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Bungo and Erajima arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today.

Residents of Colombo are set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon on Monday, April 7, 2025, at exactly 12:12 p.m., when shadows will momentarily disappear.

The Wildlife Conservation Department has taken steps to develop an action plan to minimize the damage caused to wild elephants due to collisions with trains.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened April on a strong footing, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining momentum to close with bullish sentiment. Trading activity was marked by significant volatility, as dividend counters dragged the market

The Nuwara Eliya April Festival, organized by the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, commenced today with Central Province Chief Secretary G.H.M. Ajith Premasinghe as the chief guest.

Police opened fire at a roadblock in Minuwangoda during a narcotics check leaving one person injured and another arrested, police said.