An army sergeant who had filmed a young woman travelling by train was arrested by Meerigama police.Investigations revealed that the 24-year-old young woman was a university student travelling by train to Polgahawela. When the train had stopped at the

Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) is to focus on youth, members of provincial councils and local bodies when deciding on nominations for the General Elections 2024, National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday.

The talks for the formation of a joint opposition alliance by bringing United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is in a stalemate because of the two conditions laid out by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), a statement from UNP sai

Rice mill owners appear to be divided on selling rice at a controlled price with some agreeing to supply at a controlled price while others have refused saying it will result in them suffering losses.

Some corrupt Excise officials have solicited up to Rs.20 million to issue certain bar permits recently, National People’s Power activist said yesterday.

Malsha Kumaratungage of Sanghamitta College Galle came first in the island at the GCE Ordinary level examination 2023, while Kulani Methsala of Musaeus College became second. Jayanande Rathnaweera of Maliyadeva College Kurunegala has claimed the thir

Former parliamentarians have been ordered to return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence without delay, informed sources said yesterday.

The General election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4.2024

The government has initiated action to review the benefits of former Presidents to be pruned according to a criterion since some curtailments require legal amendments to be enacted by the next Parliament, a top source said.

Police security personnel provided for the former Speaker, former Deputy Speaker and the Opposition Leader will remain

Increased support for the egg industry by the government and lower demand for eggs causing higher market supply are among the main reasons for the drop in egg prices, Senior Research Officer at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training In

A police constable who attempted to take away a stock of agrochemicals from the production room of Kalpitiya visiting Magistrate’s Court was arrested by the Kalpitiya Police.

The government is to launch a probe into the controversial “e-visa” fraud, in outsourcing visa processing to a foreign company.

Heads of state from Kenya, Tanzania, Congo and Rwanda are among those who sent congratulatory messages

The Supreme Court yesterday initiated contempt of court proceedings against former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardena for failing to pay the full compensation owed to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Urges EC to investigate complaints related to misuse of state resources

Reopening expected to ease traffic congestion at NSA Roundabout

Sri Lankan stargazers will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat when a comet, as a recently identified comet is growing “brighter than expected” and could be the most impressive one of the year for them. In fact, two rare celestial events that

Business leader Hanif Yusoof who was recently appointed as the Governor of the Western Province, stated that he is determined to implement changes as pledged by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Former Senior Adviser to the President on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene, and a number of others yesterday denied allegations that they have used government vehicles during his tenure in the advisory role to former President Ranil Wickremeinsghe.

Clarifying the abandoned luxury vehicles in front of the Presidential Secretariat, President’s private secretary Ananda Wijepala said yesterday 107 vehicles have been parked in three locations and that none of the vehicles will be auctioned.

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that a set of guidelines had been formulated to prevent ragging incidents in state universities.

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an interim order suspending the operation of a Cabinet decision granting approval to purchase 750,000 N-Series Passports from two companies as part of the initial procurement for the supply of five million e-Passp

A Fundamental Rights application seeking an order to stay the appointment of Janaprith Fernando as Chief Commissioner of the Ceylon Scout Council was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (25).

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong expressed optimism that Sri Lanka, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and with help from China and other countries, would overcome all sorts of risks and challenges and fully recover from the cur

Claiming the Easter Sunday attacks was a well-orchestrated conspiracy rather than a mere isolated incident, ex-CID Director Shani Abeysekara said justice would be meted out to him in an NPP government.

Hundreds of vehicles used by former secretaries of various ministries were found abandoned at Galle Face in Colombo soon after the dissolution of parliament last night.

Claiming that achieving stability and confidence in the current economy is crucial, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that the government will begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately and proceed with

Wholesale food Prices have halved since September 2022, according to a report published by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute Data Management Division.

Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said, in his first public function on Tuesday, requested Saudi Arabia to be a strong partner in the development process of Sri Lanka by investing especially in the tourism sector and Dedicated P