The Chinese Government on Monday assured that there was no need for certain people to make speculations from the military or other strategic perspectives about the Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka.  

President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to meet UK Prime Minister Theresa May later today, the government said. During the meeting, the two sides are to discuss issues that are mutually important to both countries.

Professor Rohan Samarajiva, the former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) had assumed duties as the Chairman of Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), the Agency said in a media release.

Six suspects were remanded following the Daily Mirror story about a group of Dutch tourists being assaulted at the Water Creatures Beach Guest Restaurant & Surf Bar in Mirissa.

Nic Pothas, the National Fielding Coach of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has resigned from his position with effect from April 13, the SLC said in a statement today.

President Maithripala Sirisena, who arrived in London on Sunday night to attend Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018, is scheduled to address the Commonwealth Business Forum tomorrow.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is to meet the Asigiriya Chapter Mahanayake the Most Ven. Warakagoda Gnanaratana Thera and Malwatte Chapter Maha Nayaka the Most Ven.Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera tomorrow, sources from the PM's o

MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was remanded yesterday, was released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today. The MP was released on bail yesterday but was remanded later on as he failed to provide evidence to prove that his passport is w

Canadian police have identified the remains of a Sri Lankan man they believe is a possible victim of suspected serial killer Bruce McArthur.

The Road Development Authority says that a revenue of Rs.105 million was generated from the Southern Expressway during the New Year Season from April 10 to 16.

The ailing national carrier, SriLankan will begin its restructuring programme soon after the board of directors approve the plan submitted by consultants Nairas - UK.

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran is hoping to form a new political party as an alternative to the Ilankai Tamil Arachu Kachchi (ITAK) to contest the upcoming provincial council elections, a source close to him said yesterday.

The University non-academics will resume duties today after a work stoppage of 44 days crippling the entire university system.

The SLFP ministers, state and deputy ministers, who voted for the no-confidence motion will remain in the yahapalana government to protect and support party leader and President, Maithripala Sirisena, UPFA General Secretary and Minister, Mahinda Amar

Maldives must restore ex-President Mohamed Nasheed’s right to stand for office, including the office of President, the UN Human Rights Committee concluded in a finding made public today.

A total of 382 drivers were nabbed for drunk driving island-wide during the 24 hours ended 6 a.m. Today, Police said.

In order to prevent irregularities in the Department of Prisons, Minister D. M. Swaminathan has ordered to make immediate transfers to the heads of main prisons and to promote some of the senior officials according to their seniority and efficiency.

At least 12 people were killed and 69 injured in accidents countrywide on the National New Year's Day, the Police said today.They said 12 fatal accidents were reported during the 12-hour period between Saturday 6.00 pm and Sunday 6.00 am whil

MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was arrested and released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, was remanded a short while ago as he failed to fulfil bail conditions. MP Aluthgamage was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division

UPFA MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, was released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

A 21-member delegation from the National Defense University (NDU) of Pakistan, led by Major General Fiaz Hussain Shah, is currently visiting Sri Lanka on a foreign study tour from April 15 to 19.

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today on charges of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs.39 million in 2014 to buy Carrom and Chec

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in London this morning to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago to give a statement in connection with misappropriating government funds worth Rs.39 million.

Countries from across the Commonwealth have yesterday pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.

A 31-year-old man and his 3-year-old child were killed while his wife sustained injuries when the car they were travelling in skidded off the road and toppled at Kumdukwela in Ella yesterday.

United States' Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday the Trump administration will announce more sanctions against Russia on Monday, the CNN reported.

Sri Lanka Navy's Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Sayurala assisted a foreign yacht named "Sandetie" which had distressed in deep seas 72 nautical miles off  Galle Light House yesterday

Iranian lawmakers in Tehran on Sunday had ratified a bill on the extradition treaty between the governments of Islamic Republic of Iran and Sri Lanka, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

A section of the ceiling of the Immigration Office at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) collapsed on Friday due to heavy showers an official said.