An elderly Sri Lankan couple who died together outside their home may have been overcome by Melbourne’s blistering heatwave, Daily Mail Australia reported.

Sri Lanka failed to meet 33% of the commitments due by end-February 2024 in its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to the February update of Verité Research’s ‘IMF Tracker’.

Air Vice Marshal H.M.S.K.B. Kotakadeniya (Retd) has been appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation and its Chief Executive Officer.

A Chinese woman who attempted to leave her younger daughter aged three and half with her Sri Lankan nanny and flee from the country was arrested at the Katunayake International Airport by the Airport Police last night when she was about to board the

In a bid to provide eggs at a reasonable price ahead of the upcoming festive season, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said a controlled price will be imposed in light of soaring prices.

Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh met National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP Headquaters today where they discussed the economic and politcal situation in Sri Lanka.

A rocket made by a Japanese company has exploded seconds after it was launched with the goal of putting a satellite into orbit.

The Young Journalists’ Association of Sri Lanka today filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order to quash the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police.

Cricket icon Kumar Sangakkara wowed a packed audience at the Crown Hotel in Blandford to help raise money for charity.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) signed an MOU with the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) to help Japan develop its game through collaborations, exchanges, and also providing expertise pertaining to the game.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both clinched their parties’ nomination on Tuesday, kicking off the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years.

On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears un

While urging the government to stop selling state property with a national election within sight, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday warned any interested parties to reconsider before purchasing state property as a future NPP government wo

The Department of Immigration and Emigration took 21 young Indian nationals into custody yesterday for operating at an online marketing centre in Negombo by violating their tourist visa conditions.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon the proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act, impose a moratorium on the use of the Online Safety Act, and amend the Anti-Terroris

Buoyed by their thrilling 2-1 Twenty20 International (T20I) Series victory against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka gear up for a three-match One Day International (ODI) Series starting today at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

The Education Ministry is to launch an investigation after receiving the report from the Tirukkovil Education Zone regarding the death of the 16-year-old schoolboy in Ampara after collapsing while participating in a marathon race.

Letters have been sent to all Provincial Education Directors, recalling the recommendations on how schools should act during the current high temperatures.

Following the current high temperature, pets, especially dogs and cats, face significant health risks from heatstroke as they primarily dissipate heat through panting, with limited sweating through paw pads and the nose, unlike humans, City Pet Anima

The government will soon strengthen its laws to prevent foreign nationals from operating businesses in the country while they are under tourist visas and have already begun conducting raids in the south, the Daily Mirror learns.

The surge in the support for the National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayaka can be attributed to the weakness of the Opposition, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed Supreme Court that the Attorney General would not appear on behalf of the respondent police officers who were involved in the Narammala police shooting.

Doctors who had previously left Sri Lanka for various reasons are now returning to the country, providing a hopeful alleviation of the ongoing shortage of doctors, the Health Ministry said.

Ottawa police admit they made mistakes last week when communicating key information about the city’s worst mass killing in recent history.

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi says it will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) this month - its first ever foray into the competitive automotive industry.

Whilst revealing that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will meet IMF officials next week, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today said his party will request for IMF assistance for a nutrition package for women and school children.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Chief Secretaries to the Northern Province and Wayamba Province, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Claiming that they were not ready to meet IMF delegation through any intermediaries, former JVP MP Sunil Hadunnetti said today the National People’s Power (NPP) was scheduled to meet the high level IMF delegation this Thursday (14) following a requ

The Sri Lanka Planetarium, which underwent urgent repairs prompting its closure, will reopen its doors to the public starting tomorrow, March 13th, announced Dr. Uthpala Alahakoon, Director of the Education Ministry.

Sri Lanka tourism aims to attract 2.3 million tourists in 2024 and earn over USD 4 billion, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.