The Korean Government has introduced the seasonal worker programme under the E-8 visa category to address the scarcity of labour in the agriculture and fisheries sectors in their country, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Police arrested a 25-year-old policeman attached to the Negombo Police Station over the shooting of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ inside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

A Spanish court on Thursday convicted and fined former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso but acquitted him of the charge of coercion

The Education Ministry issued a set of guidelines for students to follow during the ongoing heat wave.

Former President Maithirpala Sirisena had spent Rs. 50 million for an official tour to the USA back in 2018, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachnadra told Parliament today.

The government has approved the administration of temporary care homes maintained in 10 districts under the Women and Child Affairs Ministry, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Investigations have disclosed that underworld activities have infiltrated certain individuals within official institutions responsible for public security, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed.

A discussion was held rcently at the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) head office to release high-quality exercise books to the market at a reasonable price.

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that the government had no intention of cancelling the wind energy project in Mannar with Adani Green Energy and said the company withdrew from the project after failing to reach an agreement on p

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has voiced both appreciation and concern over the 2025 Budget proposals, highlighting key issues affecting state-employed medical professionals.

Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today expressed regrets over the remarks made by Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, who referred to his driver as ‘Buruwa’ (donkey).

A heated argument erupted in Parliament today when Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe came up with details on his recent visit to a Buddhist Training Centre in Kelaniya.

Claiming that the security of the country is at stake, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said the Speaker of Parliament must take the responsibility if any of the MPs is murdered.

In line with the 42nd anniversary, Burhani Serendib School is all set to launch an initiative to empower Sri Lankan students in the fields of STEAM education and robotics by hosting a national selection for the internationally acclaimed World Robot O

The suspect who was arrested over the shooting incident at the Hulfsdorp Court complex has been identified as Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga Kandanaarachchi from Maharagama, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

Police released a photograph of a female suspect connected to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex. They request for public help in locating her.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed today that some 184,926 people had obtained treatment for dog bites last year from January 1 to December 31.

Claiming that only isolated incidents were reported in different parts of the country, Public Security Minister Ananada Wijepala said today these isolated incidents must not be considered as threats to national security.

In the wake of the shooting incident in the Hulfsdorp Court complex, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today that steps will be taken to deploy armed guards inside the courts when special accused are produced before courts.

Veteran singer Amitha Wedisinghe, a senior artiste who also served as a music teacher, passed away this morning.

Claiming that judges have been informed that their security will be withdrawn, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not withdraw their security but to take steps to strengthen their security amidst escalating crimes in the co

Thundershowers may occur in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura during the evening or night, while dry weather will prevail in most other areas of the island, the Meteorology Department said.

The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population claims that most stray dogs in the Sigiriya tourism area have been sterilised and vaccinated to create a safer, healthier environment for both the animals and visitors who ch

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed a fine of USD 10,000 on former captain Dasun Shanaka for breaching his contractual obligations after leaving a first-class match in Colombo early on February 2, 2025, to play for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE that

NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi yesterday refuted that she was advised by the party to refrain from making statements to the media.

In light of escalating shootings across Sri Lanka, which have claimed at least 11 lives including a six-year-old child and 9-year-old boy in the first two months of 2025 alone, authorities are under pressure to take immediate and decisive action to c

Railway services on the Batticaloa line have been disrupted after the Meenagaya Intercity Express Train collided with a herd of elephants in the Gal Oya area this morning, the Railways Department said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stood by the proposals in his maiden budget, insisting that it is the most practical course of action, given Sri Lanka’s economic realities.

Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025 signals a strong push to boost fiscal revenues but risks to the country’s financial stability remain significant, Fitch Ratings warned.

The 9-year-old boy injured in the shooting incident at Middeniya, which claimed the lives of his father and sister, also succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the National Hospital in Galle.