The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility’s services, hospital officials said.

Meanwhile, Ananda Palitha said that over 4,000 electricity breakdowns had been reported across the country as of yesterday due to adverse weather conditions. He warned that restoration work may be delayed, as their work-to-rule

Chinese investment in the renewable energy sector is the reason why people enjoy low-cost energy and helped Sri Lanka transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy, which currently produces over 50 per cent of energy, an official said.

The price of injection needles used in the dialysis treatment of kidney patients has risen to Rs. 760, causing great anxiety among patients.

More than 30,000 electricity breakdowns were reported across the country on Sunday due to adverse weather, with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Technicians’ Union warning of delayed restoration efforts as their work-to-rule campaign entered its

Certain laws and regulations have become an obstacle in resolving the current medicine shortage, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Additional reporting by Palitha Ariyawansa and Prasad Rukmal

The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka has claimed the lives of 427 people and pachyderms within the first nine months of this year, data revealed.

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday adopted a resolution to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka.

It has been reported that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

Sri Lanka informs the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) of its plan to become a hub in South Asia for training aviation professionals, a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

The Department of Wildlife and the Polonnaruwa Police have initiated investigations into the death of a wild elephant in a seed farm belonging to the Department of Agriculture in Polonnaruwa.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated yesterday that his enduring and deep-rooted connection with the people will safeguard him against any political downfall.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is probing several properties, including a hotel and multiple houses connected to public officials, under Sri Lanka’s new Proceeds of Crime Act, Director

Two Israeli nationals arrested in August for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay have left the country following an amicable settlement between the parties, police said.

Fresh investigations into the death of ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen have been launched based on the disclosures made by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) local politician Sampath Manamperi, who was remanded over a

A British woman accused of attempting to smuggle synthetic cannabis, or “kush,” worth £1.2 million into Sri Lanka, remains in custody at Negombo prison.

Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake said yesterday that the Commission operates independently and takes action regardless of political affiliation or individuals involved.

Claiming that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa’s excitement on fresh investigations into the death of Wasim Thajudeen is suspicious, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe urged Namal Rajapaksa not to panic and jump the gun.

A recent research conducted by the Wildlife Department and the animal health authorities has revealed that a bacterial infection caused by sexual contact, similar to syphilis has been spreading among monkeys and macaques in several areas in Polonnaru

The Health Ministry has expressed concern over a misleading social media post that promoted the launch of an “LGBTQIA+ Sexual Wellbeing Clinic” at the National Hospital in Kandy, it is learnt.

Neville Wanni Arachchi, former chief security officer of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, was ordered to be remanded till October 17 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S Bodaragama yesterday.

A month-old baby girl abandoned by her mother was found in a bag yesterday in the Konwewa area, Ipalogama.

A woman and two others including her son employed under a manpower institution supplying household servants resorted to theft of property in houses were taken into custody by Bemmulla police yesterday.

A cunning attempt by a Sri Lankan syndicate to use the identity of a child to obtain a Malaysian passport was foiled by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department at UTC Pudu Immigration Office, Kuala Lumpur this morning, foreign media reported.

Claiming that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not officially handed over his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha as yet, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said action will be taken regarding the matter by the respective Ministry.

Fresh controversy has emerged over the 2012 death of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, as several politcians and the family members of a slain underworld leader, continue to make conflicting statements.

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said the government should conduct an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the death of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen without trying to make it a political slogan for its ends and otherwise, it would be an insu

Crimes like the murder of Wasim Thajudeen were not committed by Siripala or Gnanaratnam in the village, but by rulers who governed the country, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

A 16-year-old boy who called himself as recently murdered underworld figure Aruna Vidanagamage, alias ‘Kajja’s son claimed that his father had no hand in the murder of Wasim Thajudeen.