The third and final One-Day International (ODI) between West Indies cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Monday after persistent rain rendered the outfield unplayable, handing Sri Lanka a 1-0 s

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since April’s truce.

Due to a sudden outage in the newly introduced train ticketing system on the Kelani Valley railway line, tickets will not be issued to passengers travelling on morning train services today, the Railways Department said.

Manori Sallay, the spouse of former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay said that her husband was still refusing to take food at the hospital.

The Police today removed a makeshift hut set up by several opposition political parties that staged a satyagraha near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo this morning, condemning the inhumane and unjust treatment of former State Intelligence Service

About ten passengers were injured in a road accident that occurred near the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in the Galle area this evening (08).

At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.

More than 70,000 premises were inspected on the first day of the three-day special national dengue mosquito control programme launched by the Health and Mass Media Ministry.

The Examinations Department has announced the dates for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations related to the case concerning the abuse of a girl in the Anuradhapura area are conducted strictly in accordance with court orders.

The government has cleared three major elephant corridors that had been blocked for years as part of a national programme aimed at finding practical and sustainable solutions to the long-standing human-elephant conflict.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the week under significant pressure, with both benchmark indices recording sharp losses as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dampen investor confidence. Concerns over the potential economic

The Judiciary will decide the fate of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Suresh Sallay, Director of Communications Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

The mother of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay broke down in tears today as she addressed the ongoing Satyagraha opposite the Fort Railway Station, condemning what she described as the treatment me

Jean Aunty, an Aragalaya activist, was chased away from the satyagraha held near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo against the detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay.

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for this morning’s missile attack on central Israel, as well as announcing that they will block “Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea.”

The printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for more than a year, resumed today at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) premises in Werahera under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena.

US President Donald Trump has called on both Israel and Iran to stop attacking each other.

Former diplomat Kananathan held consultations with Kerala Chief Minister VD Menon Satheesan, the veteran and senior politician who was elected as the Chief Minister two weeks ago, at the Chief Minister’s Office inThiruvananthapuram this morning.

Gary Kirsten’s tenure as Sri Lanka head coach was off to a flying start when Kusal Mendis and Co. set up a comfortable victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI match last week.

Three Sri Lankan nationals who had been held hostage by an organised criminal gang in Ethiopia have been rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping received a pomp-filled welcome as he arrived in North Korea Monday for his first visit to the secluded nation in seven years.

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital while being held in remand custody under a detention order, continues to receive treatment, according to hospita

Health authorities have raised concern over a sharp rise in dengue infections across the country, as confirmed cases this year climbed to 35,228, marking an increase of around 30% to 40% compared to the same period last year.

At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said.

The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more than 100 people injured, disaster agency officials said.

A protest organised by several opposition political parties is currently underway near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo, condemning what participants describe as the inhumane and unjust treatment of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director

Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imports continuing to contribute substantially to state revenue.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has taken charge of the country’s cricket administration after being elected the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a significant new chapter in his association with the sport.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to take immediate precautions as hazardous sea conditions are expected to persist until 10.30 a.m. on June 9.