Plastic wastes account for about 10 percent of the waste collected by local authorities, out of which about 70 percent is packaging plastic such as single-use plastic (SUP) shopping bags (40%) and lunch sheets (10%), according to a survey conducted b

In a move to bolster Sri Lanka’s position as a leading exporter of king coconuts, exporters have agreed to uphold prices at 2000 rupees per fruit, announced Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industry, Mahinda Amaraweera.

United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd has entered a contract with Ministry of Power and Energy to supply Petroleum products in Sri Lankan Market, a statement from the company said.

A U.S. military service member set himself on fire, in an apparent act of protest against the war in Gaza, outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Opposition parties have decided to bring in a no confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, a short while ago.

Kelum Mudannayake, the president of the Kelaniya University Students’ Union, has been taken into custody by the Public Complaints Division of the Criminal Investigation Department.

In light of the gravity and complexity of the sequence of events surrounding the recent deaths at the dialysis unit of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, the Health Ministry is considering expanding the composition of the five-member committee tasked

A Bangladeshi court on Sunday barred the adoption of elephants from the wild, a move hailed by animal rights activists as a ’’landmark’’ order to help stop cruelty.

Following the ongoing Island-wide ’’Yukthiya’’ operation against underworld criminals and narcotics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to extend Deshabandu Tennakoon’s appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mi

Senior U. S. diplomat Elizabeth Kathryn Horst is designated to be appointed new American ambassador to Sri Lanka succeeding Ms. Julie Chung whose stint will end soon , Daily Mirror learns.

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) was shot dead in Divithurugama, Elpitiya this morning, police said.

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) announced that the issuing of admissions for the Korean language test for 2024 will be held online only from February 26 to 29.

In an urgent move to prevent any diplomatic tension between Russia and Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday ordered an immediate investigation into the circular that had been released by the Head of the Immigration and Emigration Depar

As the Central Bank has come under fresh spotlight for the recent salary hike, the financial sector regulator yesterday said....

The Sri Lanka Army has announced the granting of permission for the public to visit seven Hindu temples (Kovils) situated within the high-security zone under the jurisdiction of the Security Forces Headquarters in Jaffna.

The Russian Embassy in Colombo expressed serious concern over the recent controversial night party planned in Unawatuna on February 24, 2024, which was subsequently called off following public outcry.

Recommendations were presented to the Cabinet to resolve the salary anomalies of the non-academic staff in state universities, the Education Ministry said.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has responded to recent media reports surrounding comments made by Members of Parliament regarding the latest revision of remuneration for CBSL employees.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan has obtained Australian citizenship following a citizenship ceremony, Australian MP Jason Wood said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a monumental cable-stayed bridge that spans approximately 2.32 km, connecting the Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. This bridge, formerly known as the ’Signature Bridge,

English language guidance for students who have sat for their Advanced Level (A/L) examinations this year will also be given an opportunity to study a vocational subject of their choice free of charge from March 5, Education Minister Susil Premajayan

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered an investigation into the notification issued to Russian and Ukrainian tourists, without prior Cabinet approval, requiring them to leave the country within 14 days.

A Chinese woman was arrested in connection with a fraud exceeding Rs. 8.4 million, Police said.

SriLankan Airlines clarified that the delays experienced by passengers at the check-in counters in Bandaranaike International Airport during the early hours of the morning were due to temporary, unplanned operational conditions at the airport and not

The government is exploring the possibility of setting up a prison or a rehabilitation centre on the lonely Mantheevu Island off the coast of Batticaloa, a statement from the Justice, Prisons and Constitutional Reforms said.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa revealed in public for the first time that he is now the proud father of a baby girl.

At least four SriLankan flights were delayed at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning due to ground staff refraining from performing some of their duties.

Seeking to enhance maritime security and interoperability, coast guard personnel from India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka have embarked on a four-day trilateral exercise to identify emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has addressed a joint request from the Kegalle Migrant Workers Committee and the Kegalle District political authority by committing to establish a Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBF

Sri Lanka’s T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for two international matches after his accumulated demerit points reached five within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, for which he received a 5