The ‘Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population’ will launch a dansala for stray dogs, donkeys and monkeys living on Mannar Island tomorrow, in observance of Poson Poya.

An experiment is underway at the Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty to explore the possibility of producing nutritious dairy products, including cheese, as well as medicine for skin diseases, from the milk of domesticated donkeys.

Increasing the representation of women in the political field without party differences will make it possible to create a country free from corruption and fraud, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

A suspect who had allegedly defrauded over millions of rupees by using other people’s mobile SIM cards was remanded till July 4 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India’s bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan’s flamboyant shot-makers to romp to a 47-run win in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) expressed concern to the officials of the Department of Labour over the significant delays in implementing a digital data system, despite substantial financial allocations by the government.

Sri Lanka is making significant strides in strengthening its economic ties within the South Asian region, with a focus on finalizing Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with Thailand and Indonesia, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN, Admir

The Philippines Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Leo Tito L. Ausan, said today that comprehensive support will be provided for Sri Lanka’s future naval and aviation activities.

High Commissioner Kananathan met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has initiated an inquiry following a complaint alleging that a rugby player, who left school due to failing the GCE O/L Examination, represented the Wesley College Under-19 Rugby Team.

More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia – with temperatures having reached a peak of 51.8C in Mecca in recent days.

Parliament approved the Women’s Empowerment Bill with amendments today.

Responding to images circulated on social media depicting a water pipeline filled with gunk, claimed to be in Sri Lanka, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) denied the existence of such pipelines in Sri Lanka.

The Afghanistan cricket team is facing a bizarre issue in Barbados as they struggle to find halal food forcing them to cook their own meals.

A total of 106 houses were inaugurated under the Indian Housing Project during the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to bolster economic ties and attracting direct investments.

Coming up with allegations against higher-ups of his own party, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today said he was questioned by a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) higher-up whether he will support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa if he wants time to speak

The Prisons Department has decided to provide a special opportunity for relatives of inmates to visit the prison for two days on the occasion of Poson Poya day, tomorrow, Prisons Commissioner and spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayaka said.

A suspect who had allegedly defrauded over millions of rupees by using other people’s mobile SIMs was remanded till July 4 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Army effective from today.

The Suwaseriya ambulance serive has suspended its operations at Kaluwaragaswewa after two of its employees were assaulted by a group of people, MP Harsha De Silva told Parliament today.

The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House a short while ago,President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Hangzhou 800m Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna set an Asian Continental record in the Women’s 600m event at the Bilbao International Invitational Track and Field Athletic Meet in Spain.

There won’t be children left in classrooms in five years time as they are going to end up in tuition classes, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today.

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for an official visit.

Phil Salt thrashed a brilliant 87 not out off just 47 balls as defending champions England romped to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan legislature seemed to be heading for a battle with the Supreme Court with both ruling party and opposition members alleging that the said court had prevented Parliament and the Executive from acting in line with the constitution while the

Sri Lanka resumed donation of eye corneas to Pakistan. It was stopped following the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said.

Special bus and train services have been assigned from today (20) for the devotees who visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura for Poson Poya day.

The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) yesterday criticised two bills now pending before Parliament- Women Empowerment Bill and Gender Equity Bill - saying that they, if enacted, would promote LGBTQ rights and transgender rights compromising on the