President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Sri Lank

After months of intense competition, emotional moments, and exceptional culinary performances, Sanjula Manoj has emerged as the winner of the inaugural season of MasterChef Sri Lanka, earning the title of Sri Lanka’s first-ever MasterChef.

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two.

The Commander of the Australian Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders and Commander of Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, ceremonially handed over 12 surveillance drones to the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast G

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying a stock of the narcotic substance ‘hashish’ was arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) early today (10).

Dozens of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv overnight against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ongoing attacks on southern Lebanon.

Authorities have decided to extend the closure of four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone due to a rapidly spreading viral flu among the student.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced an emergency water cut in several areas following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline supplying water from Ambatale to Kaduwela.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 3 PM.

A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, with prevailing showery conditions across the island expected to continue over the next few days, the Department of Meteorol

Plans have been made to establish the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net) with the aim of driving institutional-level digital transformation across the public sector, as a key component of the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, warning that showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in some areas.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12 to provide a statement in connection with the Airbus deal investigation.

Sri Lanka’s latest population census has delivered what appears to be a demographic shock. According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.3 children per woman—a level usually associated

A herd of more than 20 wild elephants that raided the Kottukachchiya division has wreaked havoc, destroying houses and cultivated land. Villagers who expressed concern about the threat of wild elephants in the area, said civilian life in several vill

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% for the second and third quarters of 2026.

For the first time in Sri Lanka a Women’s Sub Fertility Medical Unit was established yesterday at Karapitiya German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital.

Moscow is urging the US and Bahrain to withdraw a draft resolution in the UN Security Council that calls on Iran to end its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) has officially suspended the party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, with immediate effect. The decision follows his arrest by authorities over allegations o

After months of intense challenges, emotional eliminations, and unforgettable culinary moments, MasterChef Sri Lanka is set to crown its first-ever winner this Saturday, May 9th at 8.00 p.m.

Visiting Vietnamese President To Lam who addressed Parliament yesterday announced that both his country and Sri Lanka have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship into a comprehensive and active bilateral programme.

Referring to the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who is actively involved in opposition politics said that irresponsible speculation should be

The former Registrar of Welimada Magistrate’s Court who had been arrested by Welimada Police in connection with the alleged theft of case productions was produced before Welimada Magistrate R.A.C.P Amaratunga and remanded till May 18.

Organized by the Siseth Foundation under the theme ’’Ending Conflicts, For Universal Humanity,’’ the event features an offering of 200,000 lotus flowers.

The Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, has been arrested following serious allegations of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl.

In the wake of the US $ 2.5 million cyber theft at the Finance Ministry and reports of America’s Federal Bureau (FBI) being approached for help in investigations, the United States said it values its law enforcement partnership with Sri Lanka and i

An armed gang of six men that entered the superintendent’s bungalow in Kosgama Salawa Estate of the Pussellawa Estate Company in the early hours of last morning had trussed up the watchers and robbed the superintendent of Rs. 10 million at gun poin

United States ⁠President Donald Trump ⁠says ‌there will be a three-day ceasefire in ⁠the war between ⁠Russia and ⁠Ukraine.