Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge in non-communicable diseases, prompting action from the Ministry of Health.

Opposition MPs Mano Ganesan and Kavinda Jayawardene today called for the immediate arrest of former President Maithripala Sirisena and to interrogate him regarding the remark he made on Friday, stating that he is aware of the mastermind behind the Ea

Bangladesh lost their final four wickets in the second session for 56 runs to be bundled out for 188 in 51.3 overs, conceding a 92-run first innings lead to Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium tod

Eleven more suspected criminals of underworld gangs were arrested yesterday during the special operation launched to crack down on organized criminal activities.

Two fifth-grade students of an international school in Asgiriya, Kandy were hospitalised yesterday after a ceiling fan collapsed on them.

An international dhamma programme in view of Medin Full Moon Poya Day will be held tomorrow (24) by Ven. Kalubowila Amarathagaveshi Thera.

The fishermen associations in the coastal Ramanathapuram district have announced an indefinite strike with immediate effect condemning the Sri Lankan Navy of arresting the fishermen from Tamil Nadu under ‘false charges’ on Friday.

Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.

Sri Lanka remains alert whether the Canadian government leaders will repeat what it calls ‘unsubstantiated genocide allegations’ against Sri Lanka this year too while taking an ambivalent position on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a top source

A General Election will be held if the members of Parliament want an early dissolution of Parliament, Senior Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said yesterday.

Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said 12 per cent of the elderly population in Sri Lanka have lost all their teeth, and therefore the importance of dental health should be taught at school level.

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

Sri Lanka is among the ten countries which are mostly affected by climate change, the first session of the Sri Lanka Climate Parliament revealed today.

The Colombo High Court today served an indictment on eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl for causing damage to the country’s oceanic environment.

Dermatologists in Sri Lanka have issued a warning regarding the rapid spread of Tinea infections, a contagious skin disease affecting both adults and children across the nation.

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the shore of Indonesia’s Java island on Friday at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), Indonesia’s geophysics agency (BKMG) said.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today disclosed that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka post 280 in their first innings before their seamers rattled Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

Residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75mm during next 36 hours.

The Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17 member national women’s squad to tour South Africa.

The actions of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the LTTE were the main instrumental factors for the current economic crisis, former Minister S.M. Chandrasena said.

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has requested Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe to take steps to withdraw the bill gazetted to amend Chapter 19 of the Penal Code which seeks to reduce the consent age for sex to 14.

While condemning the statement made by the Veterinary Medical Officers’ Association over the imminent danger of rabies spreading due to the intense heat, advisor to the board of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Popul

Leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Mahinda Rajapaksa, said that a general election should be held first and then the presidential election to maintain a fair process in the country.

A revision 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 fixed for March 25 by the Colombo

Ten more suspected criminals of underworld gangs were arrested yesterday during the special operation launched to crack down on organized criminal activities.

Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to review its decision to reduce the consent age for sex to 14 when it comes to women.

Over the past 70 years, the Presidents and Prime Ministers who governed this country lacked any significant job experience and also failed to provide a clear vision for the country, Presidential candidate Janaka Ratnayake said.