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.

The post-mortem examination of the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, is scheduled to take place today, May 9.

Sri Lanka has ruled out the possibility of seeking compensation over the sinking of the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena off the country’s southern coast, with authorities stating that international law does not permit compensation claims against war

The lack of consistency among the institutions and officials involved on the confirmation of payment and balances of foreign debts led to the alleged USD 2.5 million theft, a report of the Committee on Public Finances (COPF) which was submitted to Pa

The investigation into the multi-billion dollar SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal has taken a chilling and dramatic turn following the death of its central figure, former CEO Kapila Chandrasena. The latter was found dead early Friday morning at his brot

Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate today ordered the arrest of Anuradhapura Atamasthadipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera who is suspected to have abused a 15-year-old girl, and her mother involved in the incident.

Allegations have surfaced over the allocation of special “Besa Visas” for the Haj pilgrimage, with claims that wives of certain Haj Committee members have been granted the facility despite repeated assurances that the visas would be issued solely

Former SLPP Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpa Kumara Battage has been remanded by Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Werasawithana until May 19 over allegations of causing a loss exceeding Rs. 40 million to the State.

The delegation led by Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam departed Sri Lanka tonight (08) from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake,

The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council and a member of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress was arrested over allegations of soliciting a Rs. 3 million bribe from a businessman in exchange for awarding a tender.

Around 30 houses in several areas of Wellawaya have been inundated following the overflow of the Kiridi Oya, according to the Monaragala District Disaster Management Centre said.

A Buddhist blessing ceremony was held at the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, which was celebrated on May 7.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that no definite statement can be made at this stage regarding the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena.

After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an ’’unconditional letter of support for government formation’’ addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The CPI has two legislators each in the 234-member assem

Vehicles that fail to comply with maintenance orders issued for excessive smoke emissions will be blacklisted in the Department of Motor Traffic database under a new enforcement programme launched by the Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund.

Former Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, has officially retired from service after completing 37 years at the department.

The recently concluded National Super League (NSL) four-day tournament may have crowned Team Dambulla as champions, but it was the emergence of all-rounder Kavindu Pathiratne that stole the spotlight and strengthened his case for national recognition

Standout performers from South Africa, Sri Lanka and Brazil are in the running following exceptional displays across formats during the month of April.

The prevailing showery condition across the island is expected to continue over the next few days due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has issued arrest warrants for the Anuradhapura Atamasthadipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, and the mother of a 15-year old girl in connection with an alleged abuse case.

Vietnamese President To Lam, who addressed Parliament, said his country is looking for maritime, air links and links based on IT and communications with Sri Lanka.

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering areas including tourism, security cooperation, religious and cultural affairs, civil and commercial engagement, transport, economic cooperation, as well as science and tech

Oil prices rose on Friday after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Investigations have revealed that Kapila Chandrasena, the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead early Friday morning at the residence of legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva in Kollupitiya.