The decision by the Health Ministry to suspend the sterilization programmes will lead to an increase in the number of stray dogs and may result in the killing of these dogs in the future, Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal P

Expressing his dissatisfaction with his interview with Al Jazeera which was broadcast yesterday, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe raised questions on the integrity of the panelists who were part of the interview.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is unhappy with the recent electricity tariff reduction by the new government because it hampers cost reflective pricing.

The Attorney General’s Department informed the Supreme Court yesterday that it is examining the possibility of implementing a programme to allow eligible prisoners and remand inmates to cast their votes at elections.

The Central government of India and the state government of Tamilnadu should enforce the law on its fishermen who are destroying the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen in the North, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament yesterday.

Despite positive developments and recovery expected this year, Sri Lanka’s economy is still vulnerable, and it is critical to sustain the reform momentum for long-term growth, a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced benefits for government employees in this year’s budget, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Notwithstanding significant criticism from relevant stakeholders including environmentalists, the government has decided to go ahead with the proposed animal census covering the entire country.

In response to Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya’s criticism of the National Police Commission (NPC) over certain appointments, the NPC has addressed the issue, rejecting allegations of interference in the internal affairs o

The government confirmed yesterday that security forces remain on high alert following reports of a Muslim extremist group operating in the Eastern Province.

A young man riding a motorcycle along the Colombo-Kandy road while naked was arrested by the Kadugannawa Police last morning. He was a 23-year-old man from Ahangama.

Frustration in the medical community reached boiling point as doctors have warned of an island-wide strike starting from March 5 due to the reductions in additional duty and holiday allowances for government doctors.

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila said the intelligence services had been politicised, and an officer who was 13 in terms of seniority had been appointed head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence after transferring all the o

Three suspects, arrested for allegedly defrauding cancer patients by falsely promising financial assistance and fraudulently transferring over Rs. 2.2 million from their bank accounts using forged identity documents, have been remanded until March 17

Sri Lanka has expressed concerns over the inconsistent application of human rights principles by the United Nations Human Rights Council, marking the first update on human rights from the country under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissana

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL) undertook a special distribution drive yesterday Sunday March 2, 2025 to ensure availability of fuel in the wake of action taken by some distributors launching a stoppage of distribution.

Days after being released from jail, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara set the stage for another controversy when he said that he informed Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith about the Easter Sunday attacks well in advance but it

The wildlife authorities are still investigating whether the iconic tusker in the Yala National Park ‘Sando’ is dead, Daily Mirror learns.

Former Presidents have misused foreign visits, with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa having spent Rs. 3,572 million of public funds for foreign visits for four years during 2010 and 2014,

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association staged a protest in Colombo yesterday (27) demanding the government uphold designated promotions for nurses opposing any attempts to curtail them.

Whilst highlighting that UN Human Rights Office is following double standards by treating Ukraine and Sri Lanka differently, Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said both the current government and the rest of the political parties should

An attempt to transport six donkeys was foiled and two lorries seized and the drivers arrested by Norochcholai police in the early hours of last morning during a raid at Narakalliya area.

Claiming that there was no political victimisation behind the questioning of politicians, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today many more politicians will be summoned by law enforcement authorities daily in the future according to their

Amidst dry weather conditions in some regions, bouts of rain are expected in several parts of the country, providing relief to affected areas.

The government yesterday admitted that a legal barrier has hindered efforts in brining down former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to Sri Lanka. Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet decisions th

Engineering Faculty of Peradeniya University has developed a camera to save wild elephants from being run over by trains. The camera system based on Artificial Intelligence is to be fitted to the railway engine that signals the driver to identify any

With the Director post of the Colombo National Hospital falling vacant after the incumbent was assigned to the Health Ministry as an Additional Secretary, unrest has emerged at the hospital regarding the appointment of a new director.

Amid rising shootings and crimes involving underworld criminals, authorities have intensified efforts to bring down wanted criminals operating overseas, especially from the UAE. These criminals have been issued Interpol red notices, including those w

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) which has gone through the budget proposals as per the Parliamentary procedure has said in its report which was submitted to the House that Sri Lanka’s economic growth remains vulnerable to global trade uncert

Necessary action would be taken to provide security to the Members of Parliament, if required after receiving the threat assessment reports, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.