Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is holding talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing amid tensions with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.

MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised serious concerns in Parliament over regulatory failures surrounding the reported Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB Bank, questioning how authorities failed to detect the alleged irregularities over more than three years.

The alleged heist of $ 2.5 million was discovered only after a suspicion arose when a repayment was made to Exim Bank India, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told Parliament yesterday.

Raising concern over the prevalence of childhood obesity in Sri Lanka, Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Maheshaka Wijayawardena said 10–15% of school-aged children are overweight or obese in urban areas.

Following the article titled “Poland to complain to EU over alleged fraud in Sri Lanka’s e-passport personalization tender procedure” published exclusively in the Daily Mirror on Monday, May 4th, Immigration Chief Chaminda Pathiraja,

The implementation of a 2.5% increase in the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) has triggered a sharp rise in Sri Lanka’s vehicle import sector, with importers warning that prices of all imported vehicles have increased from May 1, adding fre

Romanian lawmakers toppled the pro-European Government of prime minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote on ‌Tuesday, putting at risk the country’s sovereign debt ratings, its access to EU funds and the stability of ​its currency.

Arsenal reached their first Champions League final for 20 years as Bukayo Saka’s goal was enough to help the Gunners overcome Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate.

Uncertainty over the stalled sale of Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd is starting to ripple through the company’s operations, as delays in finalising its ownership structure cloud strategic decision-making.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his recent May Day rally, warning that such statements could undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

Sri lanka’s boys and girls who skipped Academic Studies Deprived of Competing at Asian Volleyball as Ministry says no funds for the National Sport.

The government is mulling imposing stricter regulations on children’s use of digital devices and social media amid growing concerns over exploitation, addiction, and behavioural issues linked to unsupervised access, Women and Child Affairs Minister

Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she will not resign as West Bengal Chief Minister, asserting that she does not accept the election outcome as a legitimate defeat and will continue her political fight despite the setback.

Action will be taken against two non-parliamentary personalities who have caused distress to the family of State official Ranga Rajapaksa who was found dead after the alleged heist of USD 2.5 million was revealed, a senior Minister told Parliament to

The National Fertilizer Secretariat has rejected allegations that the government procured urea fertilizer at inflated prices, dismissing claims made by a representative of the National Farmers’ Collective.

Washington said Iran had not breached a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East ​conflict on Tuesday, following an exchange of fire between the two sides the previous day as U.S. forces attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz.

The Sri Lanka rugby team was once again easily beaten by New Zealand Under 85kg in Kandy last weekend. Sri Lanka was beaten by 27 points to 16 points in the first game and then they were handed a defeat of 25 points to 10 in the second game.

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended today’s session on a negative note, with both indices closing in red territory as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The negative external backdrop led to a gradual decli

Around 25 MPs representing various parties in the opposition is to send in a petition to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asking him to respect the Judiciary and uphold its independence.

Some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak that has left three people dead and several others ill, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to hold a stakeholder consultation tomorrow on the proposed Extraordinary Electricity Tariff Review for 2026, amid growing public concern over potential increases in electricity charges.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa today raised a serious concern in Parliament regarding a Sri Lankan fisherman from Palali, Jaffna, who was allegedly assaulted and abducted and is now receiving medical treatment i

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, is expected to significantly influence weather conditions over Sri Lanka, leading to an increase in rainfall from tomorrow (06), the Meteorolo

The current government has resumed restoration work on several archaeological sites that had been previously stalled, Buddhist Studies, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senavi said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two major contracts under the National Highways Widening and Improvement Programme to rehabilitate key sections of the Colombo–Galle–Hambantota–Wellawaya (A002) Road, aimed at strengthening connectivity alo

Dismissing growing speculation, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma was not a dual citizen during his time in public office.

Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beijing later today for discussions.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to award the contract for ground handling services for SriLankan Airlines at Sydney Airport in Australia. This decision follows the expiration of the previous service agreement on April 30, 2026.

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged that Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne is using the Speaker’s official residence and another apartment in the apartment complex belonging to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local G