The 17th National War Heroes Commemoration ceremony to honor military personnel who sacrificed their lives to liberate the motherland from decades of terrorism, is scheduled to commence today at 3:00 PM at the Ranaviru Memorial in Battaramulla under

The ongoing case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child has caused significant public concern across Sri Lanka.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that, because of the ultimate sacrifices made by the armed forces, the nation remains a single, undivided country.

Taking a swipe at the Government over the death of former Srilankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena , the joint Opposition yesterday alleged that a certain official of the Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or

Health experts have warned of a possible rise in waterborne diseases in the coming weeks as floodwaters from minor flooding in several affected areas begins to recede under the prevailing rainy conditions.

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has highlighted the need to establish animal crematorium facilities for dogs, arguing that such services would allow pets and stray animals to be treated with dignity after death, similar to humans.

Seasoned journalist D. B. S. Jeyaraj passed away yesterday in Canada. He was 72.

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has announced the estimated price increases following the Government’s decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports.

Sri Lanka Police issued an urgent public advisory in response to a reported rise in teenage and underage pregnancies, calling on parents, guardians and children to work together to prevent further incidents and protect children’s welfare.

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has clarified recent media speculation regarding his position, stating that he had earlier informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to step down from the post.

Hundreds of import licence renewals are currently pending at the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), creating serious disruptions to the pharmaceutical supply chain, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) said.

The Middle East war has taken its toll on Sri Lanka, with the oil import bill of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) exceeding US$ 1 billion during the first four months of this year, whereas it stood at only US$ 1.5 billion for the whole of 2025,

Adverse weather conditions have forced the closure of some 137 schools in the Central Province yesterday with the prevailing low pressure system moving in a slow pace while a few signs of the Southwest Monsoon began to appear

Frustrated after waiting more than 15 months for promised jobs in Israel, a group of Sri Lankan job seekers staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat yesterday, demanding immediate action over delays affecting more than

Carrying the message of “One Ocean, One Mission,” the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, INS Sunayna, arrived in Colombo, marking the final stop of a multinational maritime mission aimed at strengthening regional security,

Another two members of the Sri Lanka Under-19 National Cricket Team, who were arrested for allegedly secretly filming several female doctors while they were bathing, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to arrest and produce before court any senior official of the National Development Bank (NDB) who may have aided and abetted the fraudulent misappropria

Sri Lanka’s businesses and households borrowed at one of the fastest monthly paces on record in March, even as the economy began showing signs of fresh stress from the Iran war, raising questions over whether firms were rushing to secure loans befo

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said yesterday that the routine marine scientific research conducted by scientists from both sides in Sri Lanka waters had been delayed due to various disruptions, and expressed hope that the Sri Lanka government, in co

The former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE, which departed from the Baltimore U.S. Coast Guard Yard East Wall Jetty, has arrived in Trincomalee after a nearly three-month voyage.

The current adverse weather conditions which has already claimed one life is expected to prevail for a few more days with an improvement expected around the weekend, an official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s worsening cardiac care crisis has exposed deep cracks in the country’s public health system, with nearly 10,000 heart patients reportedly waiting for life-saving surgeries and procedures while the government scrambles to install 16 ne

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday said it was surprising to see President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extend his personal congratulations to the recently elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay.

Claiming that the fuel import cost has gone up by six times in May when compared to February due to the Middle East war, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government cannot continue to bear the losses of the fuel and electricity s

Health authorities have assured that the viral meningitis situation reported among schoolchildren in Deniyaya is currently under control, while surveillance and preventive measures continue in the area.

Former External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris, who now presides over an amalgam of political parties under the banner of the Joint Opposition, yesterday questioned the real motive behind the Presidential Commission appointed to probe coal transaction

The government is planning to amend the Animals Act No. 29 of 1958 in a move to include pigs, goats and sheep in addition to cattle and cows in the definition of ‘animal’ in the Act.

The Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to bar a Professor attached to the University of Peradeniya from receiving any appointment, whether paid, unpaid, or honorary, in any

Amidst reports of some fuel stations dispensing fuel outside the QR based system, Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas said yesterday that the Ministry is monitoring fuel stations defying the QR system and that stern action will be taken against suc

A landslide triggered by the Ditwah cyclone last year has become active once again as a result of the ongoing rainy weather which has hit Watawala in the Badulla district, authorities said yesterday.