A 24-year-old British woman reportedly died after being admitted to a hospital following a sudden illness while staying at a hostel on R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Kollupitiya.

The first step in developing a National Policy on Early Childhood Education and Development was launched at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education.

Sri Lanka’s head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya has laid the blame for his team’s heavy defeat at the feet of the batsmen, calling their performance in Galle ’’irresponsible’’ following a crushing loss to Australia by an innings and 242 runs.

In the Union Budget 2025, Sri Lanka’s allocation for developmental aid remained unchanged at Rs 300 crore, continuing the same level as the previous fiscal year.

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America’s three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada.

Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat, Pubudu Niroshan Hedigallage announced that the time period has been extended till 14th February 2025 for written consultations for the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024

A medical transport plane, carrying a child, her mother and four other people, crashed in Philadelphia Friday night near a busy mall, killing all aboard and resulting in an untold number of injuries on the ground.

The country loses Rs. 500 billion annually due to the lack of a proper public transport system, and this loss is expected to double once suspensions on vehicle imports are relaxed, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wije

A new ’Ella Odyssey’ special train introduced by the Railways Department for local and foreign tourists on the popular Kandy-to-Ella section of the up-country route commenced its maiden journey from Kandy Railway Station at 9:45 a.m today, the Ra

Four senior police officers, including the Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, have been transferred by the Police Headquarters, effective from February 5, 2025.

Politicians should not suppress people through rigid rules and regulations but should take care of the people with tenderness, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith said today.

Initial discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) which is aimed at a political alliance is positive but there is a long way to go, General Secretaries of both parties said yesterday.

A vehicle belonging to the Presidential Security Division was involved in an accident on the Thalawa-A28 road near the 70th kilometre post, the police said.

A Gazette Notification (2421/41) has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Finance Minister, announcing the new luxury tax rates on private motor vehicles imported into the country effective from today (February 1).

The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to ease from tomorrow (2) but a few showers will occur in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Sri Lanka’s public transport sector is to be modernised with the introduction of 1,000 new buses including low-floor and super luxury buses to the fleet of Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake issued a fresh gazette notification effective from February 1, easing restrictions on vehicles.

Assuring the safety and comfort of thousands of Hajj pilgrims who are to take part in this year’s pilgrimage with new measures, Sri Lanka Hajj Committee asked the travellers to behave like pilgrims and refrain from engaging in unlawful activities s

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa handed over his two remaining firearms to the Defence Ministry today, according to an informed source.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that the price of super diesel will increase by Rs 18, bringing the new price to Rs 331 per liter, effective from midnight tonight.

Chinthaka Darshana Hewapathirana has stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC).

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has recovered 8,000 25kg packs of rice from a private storage in Sedawatte today.

The government has planned to include a budget proposal to celebrate a common national festival in October together with all communities while depicting their unique identities, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has instructed relevant officials to explore the steps needed to digitalize the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) and the Department of Motor Traffic, in response to

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today visited the residence of the late Parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah and paid him last respects.

Former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya Kana Kananathan shared his views on Sri Lanka’s ties with Africa, his achievements in the realization of Sri Lankan interests in the region. He was concurrently accredited to 22 other African countries.

A large asteroid is headed towards Earth – and could collide with us in just a few years.

The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) SOMUDRA JOY arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today (31 Jan 25). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the issue of land disputes in the Northern Province is under review and that steps are being taken to expedite the process of returning land to their rightful owners.

During a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath urged the Italian government to expedite the resumption of work visas for Sri Lankans, following their temporary suspension.