Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday, state media reported, after a Communist Party Congress in which he cemented his position as the nation’s most influential leader since founder Mao Zedong.

A single mother of two was forced to sell her priceless house in Sri Lanka to pay 65,000 SL rupees for the family’s journey to India.

Scheduled power cuts on Monday, the 24th will not be carried out in view of the Deepavali festival, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake said.

The Sri Lanka team’s playing XI for the Super 12 game vs Ireland will be decided soon after assessing the injury status of Pathum Nissanka and Pramod Madushan, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

New Zealand began their T20 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing defending champions Australia by 89 runs in Sydney.

An Amendment was brought in during the Committee stage to change the name of the 22nd Amendment as 21st Amendment, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

The newly-gazetted personal income tax will be implemented from November 1, after the approval by the Finance Committee of the Parliament and the signature of the Speaker.

The report regarding the welfare arrangements of the underage children of women under 45 years of age is compulsory when leaving the country for foreign employment, the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

A captain of the Special Forces of Sri Lanka Army was killed and four others were injured after an army defender vehicle met with an accident in Welikanda this morning.

Local vehicle sellers in the country say that this is the best time to buy a vehicle as the prices of second-hand vehicles have dropped drastically.

A special train will be in operation from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura this morning for the convenience of the devotees who will visit to pay their last respects to Atamasthanadhipathi Most Ven. Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today said that the scheduled 12-hour interruption will not be applied today.

Sri Lanka’s inflation measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) showed a relentless increase through September, as the prices continued their ascent over and above 70 percent for the second month in a row but the recent monthly price mov

As Sri Lanka has taken some bold steps in recent weeks to increase state revenue by way of increasing tax rates,

Passing of the 22nd amendment to the Constitution was a victory for all citizens of Sri Lanka who value democracy, National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said today.

Import restrictions on beautycare products, vehicle spare parts and raw materials for export items will be removed within the next two weeks, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Parliamentarian Prof. Channa Jayasumana said there are around ten MPs with dual citizenship and they should resign now with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

The 22nd Amendment to the constitution was approved by a two- thirds majority in Parliament shedding a few powers of the Executive President.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued summons on SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Nalin Dilruk ordering them to appear before Court on November 8 over a criminal accusation that they wrongfully prevented and obstructed a peaceful protest near Gal

Saying that his parliamentary privileges have been violated by media reports which said the lawyers from his chamber appearing for Thilini Priyamali who has been in the centre of controversy, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe today requested a

The Education Ministry has announced the dates for conducting the Grade Five scholarship examination and the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination.

Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today announced that he endorsed the certificate on the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill.

The investigations into the controversial illegally imported Hummer vehicle has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) by the State Finance Ministry.

Veteran opener Paul Stirling slammed an unbeaten 66 as Ireland made the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 on Friday and sent two-time champions West Indies crashing out.

The Education Ministry today informed that all Tamil schools across the island will be allowed to enjoy a school holiday on account of Deepavali festival, an important religious and Tamil cultural festival in the Hindu calendar, which falls on Monday

The proposal submitted to the cabinet seeking approval with regard to promotions of police officers who have not been promoted for a long time, will be studied by a cabinet sub-committee prior to the approval, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles sai

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) yesterday expressed serious concern over the viability of Sri Lanka’s motor industry in the face of the latest increases in taxes proposed by the government.

The Central Bank estimated a further decline in imports in September narrowing the trade deficit from the prior month in a clear sign that the policies instituted since April onwards are making the intended adjustments in the country’s external sec

The Ministry of Finance ordered an urgent report from the Department of Excise on several alarming issues pertaining to the alcohol industry and its taxation including artificially produced toddy entering the country’s liquor production process.

A decision has been taken to wind up operations of the “Covid 19 Health and Social Security Fund”, which was established to provide relief to those affected by the Covid 19 epidemic, and over Rs. 216 million remaining in the Covid Fund has been c