The Anuradhapura District Agricultural Committee has decided to conduct a census to enumerate the toque monkey population, with state officials carrying out the initiative in collaboration with civil society.

Six lion cubs, which include five females and one male, were born approximately three months ago at the Ridiyagama Safari Park, Department of National Zoological Gardens Director General Chandana Rajapaksa said.

A gang has started to call people pretending to be MP Harsha De Silva, seeking donations for school supplies, Dr. De Silva said today.

A re-investigation is underway into the disappearance of the Mount Lavinia artificial beach, which was built at a cost of Rs. 890 million, the Environment Ministry announced.

A robber bit off part of a police officer’s earlobe while being arrested on suspicion of stealing cash and jewellry from pilgrims in the Anuradhapura sacred area.

Panadura Lyceum International School clinched the TISSL Under-15 Limited Overs Cricket Championship 2025 with a dominant 8-wicket victory over Wattala Lyceum International School in the final, recently at Keion Grounds, Panadura.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 2025 World Governments Summit, met with the Prime Minister of State of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah last afternoon (1

Australia spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after his dominant performance in the test series against Sri Lanka.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the main session of the World Governments Summit, where he will outline Sri Lanka’s vision for economic growth, innovation, and governance reforms, the President’s Media Division stated.

United Motors Lanka PLC has released the price list for its highly awaited brand-new Mitsubishi vehicles, following the government’s decision to lift the vehicle import ban and implement new tax rates.

The Acting IGP has directed the Panadura Crimes Investigation Division to probe the death of a man from Wadduwa, who reportedly died after being released on police bail.

With increasing attention on air quality, experiments have revealed that polluted air can negatively impact the fetus of pregnant mothers, Consultant Respiratory Physician Professor Duminda Yasarathne said

The Office for Reparations has not paid any compensation for the MPs whose houses were set on fire during the unrest in 2022, Daily Mirror learns.

The Meteorology Department forecasts fluctuating temperatures, with hot days and cooler nights for the next three days, starting tomorrow, according to Duty Meteorologist Malith Fernando.

Two individuals have reportedly been injured and admitted to the hospital following an alleged assault by MP Ramanathan Archchuna at a hotel in Jaffna.

The government is in the process of exploring the possibility of importing low-cost fuel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a government-to-government deal, Daily Mirror learns.

Climate change-induced gale-force winds, erratic monsoons, and a turbulent sea are now hindering the smooth operation of the India-Sri Lanka ferry service, which was resumed 17 months ago.

Although the root cause of the prevailing passport queues is due to the mismanagement of the previous governments, the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) will commit to clear all queues before Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April, an offic

Sri Lanka is set to sign a mutual investment promotion and security agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at creating a robust framework for foreign direct investment.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public about an employment scam falsely using its name.

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (SFOL) has announced the introduction of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to the Sri Lankan market for bunkering, a move that is set to transform the country’s maritime fuel sector.

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the country’s largest pension fund, will soon see an enhancement in its operations with efforts underway to select an integrator to implement a new system.

The toque monkey sterilisation project, recently implemented to address the threat posed by toque monkeys in several areas of the country, has failed.

The Department of Forest Conservation announced today that there have been no forest fire situations reported in the country, and claims of such occurrences are false.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov riffed on President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Ukrainians ’’may be Russians some day,’’ as both Moscow and Kyiv maneuver for leverage in revived peace talks the White House hopes will end nearly three

The government has approved recruitment to fill 7,456 vacant posts as recommended by the Committee for Public Service and Staff Management, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The position of the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s Department will not be abolished with the establishment of the proposed Independent Prosecutor’s Office, the government said today.

Litro Gas Lanka Limited has decided not to increase the retail price of a 12.5 kg LP gas cylinder, even though gas prices in the international market have risen, Litro Chairman Channa Gunawardana said.

High blood pressure is a major health concern in the South Asian region, contributing significantly to deaths among individuals under 70, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a rural roads enhancement and upgrading programme in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.