The Covid variant, which has been detected in Sri Lanka, is not a novel variant, and no evidence of increased severity or complications has been reported, the Health Ministry said.

In the largest consignment of Cocaine seized in the history of the Bandaranaike International Airport, a female trafficker from Thailand had used three big soft toys to conceal the contraband with a street value of over Rs.517

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday assured that tress in the Colombo city are no longer a great threat to city dwellers and others as it is unlikely that these will cause a major disaster as the CMC has been removing and

Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40–45 days with uninterrupted sunlight are required for manufacturing and

Former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment, have been admitted to a common ward alongside other convicted prisoners, the Prisons Department said.

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka, Anudi Gunasekara etched her name into pageant history by claiming the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival in the vibrant city of Telangana, Indi

Following the imprisonment of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, it came to light that the government has instructed for the expedition of investigations into well over 20 more similar cases involving former MPs and officia

In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.214 billion in 2019, the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) in a

Two multi-day fishing boats intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast were found carrying more than 600 kilos of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine (ICE).

The ongoing investigation into the Weligama incident is primarily based on evidence submitted by supporters of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, according to Sanjeewa Weerawickrama, legal counsel for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshaba

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft laws to act against foreign terrorist militants based on the United Nations Defence Council Resolution 2178 (2014).

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja yesterday (10) ordered Randenigala Distilleries Ltd., in Kaduwela - a liquor manufacturing company- to pay a sum of Rs. 1,358,773,144 (apprx. Rs. 1.35 Bn) in taxes within one month, which th

The government scotched speculation on social media platforms about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the near future, multiple sources from the government confirmed.

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that steps be taken to provide newspapers to Nadun Chinthaka, alias Harak Kata, who is currently detained at Tangalle Prison.

In response to a question at the monetary-policy press briefing, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Nandalal Weerasinghe asserted that, although national output typically falls after an economic crisis, Sri Lanka would

A number of phenomena have led to the current rainy weather conditions with enhanced Southwest monsoon conditions making the greatest contribution, a spokesman from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayastissa, yesterday at the Cabinet press briefing, evaded answering a question whether he still regrets his criticism of the release of Rs.5.5 million from the President’s Fund to late cinema

Many popular Indian film producers and leading directors are selecting Sri Lanka and its various tourist hotspots for film shooting and have inquired with the government regarding popular and scenic locations, the Daily Mirror learns.

The political parties and independent groups that won the recent local authorities’ election are scrambling to form administrations.

The police yesterday denied reports that a new law had been put in place in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places.

Discussions regarding the tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka are scheduled to begin on May 27 in Washington, government sources said.

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 23-year old female student at the Wayamba National College of Education in Bingiriya, who was found dead in her hostel room in what is believed to be a case of suicide.

The much-anticipated animal census has run into serious trouble with its final announcement once again delayed due to major issues in data collection and validation, the Daily Mirror learns.

Scores of people flocked to the National Film Corporation to pay their last respects to late Malini Fonseka yesterday.

The National Heritage Division under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has confirmed that no site in Sri Lanka has yet been officially designated as a “National Heritage Site” due to various complications related to the

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that there is no threat of a new COVID-19 variant spreading in Sri Lanka.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the government will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who promote the idea that the Sri Lankan military committed genocide during the civil war.

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme today launched a groundbreaking new docuseries titled ‘Guardians’, which, among others showers praise on Sri Lankan veterinary experts for working

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court yesterday ordered six former police officers attached to the Thambuttegama Police Station to personally pay Rs. 1.2 million in compensation to a young man who was arbitrarily