The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will return to Sri Lanka from 15 to 24 June, seven years after its last visit, to assess whether the authorities have followed through on reforms and strengthened protections for people

The misidentification of two bodies at the Monaragala General Hospital resulted in considerable inconvenience to relatives.

A special dengue control week will be launched across the Colombo District from June 15 to 21, as health authorities move to contain a sharp rise in infections that has pushed the district into a high-risk category.

In response to a surge in public complaints and reports of reckless driving, the Sri Lanka Police have launched a nationwide operation targeting vehicles with modified or excessively loud exhaust systems, with authorities now

A SriLankan Airlines flight, UL606, operating from Colombo to Sydney, was forced to turn back and land at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last morning (12) after encountering a lightning strike during the flight.

Amidst various forecasts regarding the impact of the El Nino phenomenon expected to hit Sri Lanka in the coming months, Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Anura Karunathilaka said yesterday that the Ministry of Energy has forecast that the

Amid growing warnings over the possible impacts of the upcoming El Niño climate phenomenon, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has said it is looking into the possibility of using seawater and purifying it for drinking purposes as

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country’s fighter fleet.

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General Suresh Sallay through his lawyer yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that senior police officers including Shani Abeysekera and Ravi Seneviratne who had been identified by seve

Sri Lanka’s criminal underworld is increasingly relying on locally manufactured firearms and imitation weapons as sustained police operations continue to reduce access to military-grade firearms.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended warm congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India.

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it received 516 complaints related to child labour and child exploitation in the first part of 2025. Most of these cases are about children being forced to beg.

Sri Lanka’s state university system is facing a critical shortage of academic staff that could compromise the quality of higher education and professional training, Prof. Prageeth Weerathunga, President of the Federation of University Teachers’ A

The Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday appointed a five-member specialist medical board comprising specialist Judicial Medical Officers and specialist psychiatrists to examine whether former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay ha

While Sri Lanka has made significant strides in domestic stabilisation following its 2022 fiscal crisis, a leading global evaluation warns that escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East poses a critical threat to the island nation’s finan

Sri Lanka’s plans to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG)-based power generation is facing criticism due to high costs, delays in infrastructure, and continued use of diesel fuel.

The Central Bank has come under pressure to explain how funds involved in the Rs. 13 billion fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB) were transferred overseas, an opposition MP said yesterday.

Some government representatives have claimed that fuel is being provided to the public in Sri Lanka at a significantly reduced price compared to global market rates, arguing that fuel which should be sold at around Rs. 720 per litre is instead being

A national dengue prevention drive has revealed widespread mosquito breeding sites in schools, construction sites and public institutions across the country.

The Government has directed key state agencies to prepare urgent action plans amid growing concerns that the anticipated global El Niño phenomenon could threaten Sri Lanka’s food production, irrigation systems and drinking water supplies in the co

With as many as 47 parties initially responding to the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Mattala International Airport (MIA), which is a strategic asset being eyed by countries involved in geopolitical contestation, th

While delivering the judgement, the High Court Judge underscored the far-reaching consequences of corruption in state institutions, observing that such misconduct not only damages the country’s economy but has also contributed to its economic downf

The United National Party (UNP) while highlighting that the treatment meted out to former State Intelligence Services (SIS) Chief Major General Suresh Sallay in violation of the Constitution and international conventions, said the treatment meted out

State of Emergency declared after the Ditwah cyclone hit the nation in November last year was extended for another month amidst heavy criticism by the Opposition.

Amidst controversy over reports of the extension of retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that the government has not taken any decision, claiming that there has been no discussion on the matter wit

Beloved and iconic artiste Iranganie Serasinghe will celebrate her 99th birthday today. She was born in 1927. She has been a pioneering figure in Sri Lankan cinema. She has earned widespread admiration for her remarkable contribution to the country

A mother has emerged victorious in a 30-year legal battle against her son over a residential property after the Supreme Court dismissed the son’s appeal, ruling that the property had been transferred to him solely to facilitate a bank loan, not wit

Manori Sallay, the spouse of former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay said that her husband was still refusing to take food at the hospital.

Commuters across Sri Lanka could face major transport disruptions from today (8) as private bus operators have decided to cut services by 50 percent, citing mounting losses, rising fuel costs, and the government’s failure to grant fare relief. The