Special and long-distance train services are scheduled to be operated during the New Year season to facilitate people to travel conveniently, Deputy General Manager of Railways N.J. Indipolage said.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has informed the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court that he will not provide a confidential statement before the magistrate in connection with his controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

In light of a plethora of complaints over the proliferation of quacks and fake medical centres in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry has decided to strictly securitize private medical practice.

The bail application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today rejected by Colombo High Court Judg

Two suspects who were detained for further questioning escaped from the custody of the Galle police during the early hours today.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith never received any prior warnings on the Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said today.

Three Sri Lankan nationals convicted in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case — Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar — who had been prematurely freed from prison and later detained at a special camp in Tiruchi, were released on

In the absence of a mechanism to curb corruption at Sri Lanka Customs, the abolition of the Special Commodity Levy on imported goods can result in price hikes, according to the Essential Commodities Importers’ and Traders’ Association.

Every GCE Advanced Level student who receives the driving skill medal given by the School Road Safety Association is eligible to take the practical test without sitting for the written examination conducted by the Department of Motor Traffic, Transpo

Sri Lanka has recovered faster than expected from the economic crisis it faced two years ago, however, the World Bank yesterday cautioned that this momentum might be lost due to a possible slowdown in the reform efforts as the island nation gears up

Research reports suggest that hazardous chemicals or chemical mixtures, known as endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs), which interfere with the body’s hormonal functions, have been found concealed within everyday consumer products like water-repel

CNN - A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, prompting tsunami warnings for the island and southern Japan.

In response to mounting concerns over reports of several police officers being in contact with leading drug lords, some of whom operate from overseas while others are imprisoned following recent crackdowns on underworld gangs, intelligence officers h

Research conducted by the government has revealed that more than 60 percent of the voters in Sri Lanka are still undecided on whom they should vote for, UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

As Sri Lanka is looking to leave behind the effects of the crisis and move towards development, sustained reform implementation is essential for Sri Lanka to have a stronger and more resilient economy, the World Bank said yesterday.

Sri Lanka will soon see the addition of a laboratory for energy efficiency testing of air conditioners, with the government of South Korea agreeing to support the endeavour.

Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted title of the number one destination for solo female travelers in 2024, according to Timeout.com

The ongoing trade union action initiated by health sector workers has been called off following constructive discussions held earlier today at the Presidential Secretariat.

At least 29 people have been killed and one injured in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey.

Sri Lanka were just three wickets away from claiming a comfortable 2-0 series win against Bangladesh at the end of fourth day’s play in the ongoing second Test in Chattogram.

Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that completing the expressway structure of the country has become a myth till the debt restructuring process is finalized.

In a concerted effort to tackle the educational hurdles encountered by Muslim schools in the Colombo region, President Ranil Wickremesinghe chaired a formal discussion at the Presidential Secretariat today (02).

One child was killed and two seriously wounded in a shooting at a school outside the Finnish capital on Tuesday, police said, with a 12-year-old fellow pupil suspected of the attack taken into custody.

The order under the Value Added Tax (VAT) which proposed to increase the VAT percentage from 15 percent to 18 percent was passed in Parliament with a majority of 36 votes.

The Ways and Means Committee has requested the Customs to handover the names of importers, who have earned undue profits last year, to the Inland Revenue Department so that they could be taxed, the Chairman of the Committee Patali Champika Ranawaka s

Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022 while the country still faces elevated poverty levels, income inequality, and labor market conce

Cabinet approval has been granted to import 1,000 vehicles only for the tourism industry to transport tourists, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Due to a series of programms to be held for the State Vesak festival for Sri Buddha year 2568 (2024), the Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry requested to stop the slaughter of animals and to close down meat shops and places where

The National People’s Power (NPP) today invited Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for a public debate on economic policies with NPP leader and presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

In accordance with a decision at the Cabinet meeting held on February 19, approval was granted to hand over the Ehelepola Walawwa to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).