A key suspect in the triple murder incident in the Middeniya Police Division has been arrested by Criminal Investigation Department officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai last night.

Sri Lanka’s legal initiative for securing compensation for its worst ever maritime disaster through litigation in Singapore is in limbo because of counter legal action challenging the process in the United Kingdom, Daily Mirror learns.

The renewed calls from experts, urging the government to ratify and implement the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) on violence and harassment in the workplace, have gained momentum, following the recent sexual ass

Mahmud Ullah retires from international cricket after 239 ODIs, scoring 5,689 runs and taking 82 wickets for Bangladesh

A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém.

Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart

Opposition MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera today proposed the government to offer at least Rs. 500 or Rs. 1,000 in cash to people who capture toque monkeys as a solution to the crop damage caused by animals.

The tenth Executive President of Sri Lanka will emerge from UNP before long, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardana said today.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today urged the doctors’ trade unions to call off their strike, calling it unreasonable as the government is taking steps to ensure security for doctors and provide necessary facilities.

The Fort Magistrate ordered the Bribery Commission to file a report before court on their investigations on March 26 over the Krrish Real Estate Funds misappropriation by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Namal Rajapaksa.

The Chinese government announced today that it will support the establishment and development of sports, including Tai Chi and Dragon Boat racing, in Sri Lanka.

The passenger who was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually harass two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants, was released on two sureties of Rs. 100,000 each by Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali today.

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has expressed growing concern over the escalating drug addiction issue among youth in Sri Lanka.

The Election Commission announced that the deadline for submitting applications to cast postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections has been extended till March 17 at 12:00 midnight.

Former MP and an organiser for the Kalutara District, Lakshman Wijemanne protested against MP Rajitha Senaratne’s presence at the party headquarters Sirikotha during a ceremony held to handover appointment letters to new organisers.

The first phase of the first school term for government and government-approved private schools in 2025 will end this Friday (14), the Education Ministry announced.

The Court of Appeal today reserved its order on the writ petition filed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon until March 17.

Minister of Agriculture K.D. Lal Kantha said he decided to make his own speech today instead of the one which was written for him by his Ministry officials.

Pope Francis’ clinical situation remains stable with doctors confirming slight improvements within a context that nevertheless remains complex.

Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke today requested Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to look into the possibility of taking action against his predecessor Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa and former Deputy Chairman of Commi

Medical officers have decided to continue with their strike action despite the arrest of the suspect wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

An aspiring Sri Lankan politician - who was sidelined because she was a woman - found her house surrounded by gunmen, and was also a victim of sextortion, a tribunal has heard.

Despite initial reluctance and grievances from farmers regarding selling paddy to the government, the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased paddy amounting to 42,124 kg paddy from the farmers.

A passenger on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Mumbai to Katunayake Airport has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passengers and flight attendants.

Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa visited the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital this morning and held a special meeting with the hospital’s medical team, including the Director and Deputy Director, to discuss the sexual assault on a female doctor at

Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.

The suspect wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been arrested.

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday.

A manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly raped a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

Startling revelations have now emerged how building materials for the renovation of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence have been purchased from selected suppliers on the direction of the Project Engineer Lt. Com. Aravinda of the Sri Lanka Navy.