A lawyer who was arrested for allegedly using crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” in an abandoned building in Keselwatta has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

The suspect, who is alleged to have raped a lady doctor at Anuradhapura Hospital and robbed her of the smartphone belonging to her was sentenced to six months’ compulsory imprisonment and fined Rs. 1,500 by Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Siyapath Pa

While apologising to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa for not being able to proceed with his address to the Union, the Oxford Union has informed Namal that it had been rescheduled for a future date so that the lec

The government which had faulted Laugfs Gas for the issue in gas supply had summoned its officials for a discussion this week, it was reported yesterday.

Lower atmospheric disturbance that is currently prevailing has caused a minor flood situation in Manampitiya and in Kandy district, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday.

A verbal clash erupted between Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody and opposition MP Ajith P. Perera, after the latter came up with an allegation that the Minister was removed from the Fertiliser Corporation due to a

The government’s moratorium on foreign research vessels is totally an unwise decision and meant to serve the political agendas only, an expert said.

Public Security Minister Ananada Wijepala yesterday revealed that the mastermind and shooter involved in the murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife at Akuregoda, Thalangama have been identified and that

The Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries has alleged that the private secretary to Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath had been severely interfering with their work, particularly in the discharge of duties

Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe has informed the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that she is unable to appear before them yesterday to record a statement regarding

In less than four months since the launch of the “Ratama Ekata” national operation on October 30, 2025, police have uncovered the staggering scale of Sri Lanka’s drug crisis, seizing more than 6,000 kilograms of narcotics and

While claiming that he had predicted a looming gas shortage months ago, Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake yesterday told Parliament that the crisis had materialised because the new supplier selected by the government lacked the capacity to en

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) urged the public not to resort to panic buying of vehicles ahead of the Government’s decision to impose a 2.5% Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) on imported vehicles from April 1, 2026.

Dropping another bombshell, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka revealed yesterday that Rajapaksas had negotiated with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Amnesty International to allow LTTE leaders including Velupillai Prabhakaran to su

The staff of the Badulla District Secretariat, the Divisional Secretariat and representatives of civil society organizations yesterday staged a protest in front of the District Secretariat against the transfer of District Secretary Panduka Sri

With the current government committed to good governance and anti-corruption reforms, visiting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva said that Sri Lanka now has a unique opportunity to

In order to attract investment and encourage market entry into Sri Lanka, Japan has emphasized that it is essential to further improve the business environment by addressing challenges faced by Japanese companies operating in the

Sri Lanka has been named the most affordable destination to retire in 2026 by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine.

A foreign tourist on a visit to Sigiriya had been trampled to death by a wild elephant at Pidurangala area. Victim Prof. Joe Anton, 67, was a Hungarian tourist.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshadha Migara Maharachchi yesterday ordered that a Police Sergeant and a Police Constable, who were produced before court on suspicion of failing to prevent a shooting incident in the Jinthupitiya

The two suspects taken into custody in connection with the murder of Attorney at Law Buddhika Mallawarahchci and his wife at Akuregoda in Thalangama were produced yesterday before Kaduwela Magistrate Indrajith Buddhadasa and

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has hit back at recent remarks by Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha, warning that changes to the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) could dramatically increase taxes on

Health officials say their hands are often tied when it comes to taking action against unhygienic food outlets, as many customers who raise concerns on social media fail to lodge formal complaints.

Due to the highly anticipated India against Pakistan T20 cricket match, which was held on February 15, a large group of Indian tourists have entered Colombo, which increased tourism for February compared to the previous years, with a total of 18,819

The approval rating of the government polled at 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll by Verité Research. With a ±3 percentage point error margin, the approval rating has remained statisti

A huge boulder which had rolled down a hill had crushed two workers who were blasting rocks in a quarry about 300ft below at Mapitiya in Bandarawela on Saturday (14). Their bodies were recovered by the police with the help of the army.

Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake yesterday said he will name the few people who are preventing unity within the opposition in the coming weeks.

Government to implement a long term plan for reducing electricity tariffs over a three year period as promised.

While condemning the assassination of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, lawyers of the National People’s Power (NPP) urged the government to accelerate its efforts to restore public safety and the rule of law. They said in a s