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.

The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry apponted to investigate into the import of coal has informed the public to submit any information held by individuals or institutions regarding matters related to the imports of coal before May 22, 2026.

Court proceedings at the Fort Magistrate’s Court were postponed for one hour after the Magistrate left the court to conduct a magisterial inquiry into the sudden death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena.

Twenty people, nine of them from Singapore, were reported missing on Friday (May 8) after Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s eastern Halmahera island erupted, spewing a smoke cloud some 10km into the air.

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived at the Sri Lanka Parliament a short while ago.

Discussions between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) aimed at strengthening and safeguarding the country’s garment export sector have been successfully concluded, officials confirmed.

Countries worldwide sought to prevent the further spread of the hantavirus on Thursday, after an outbreak on a cruise ​ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone who had close contact with them since.

The European Union has until 4 July to fully implement its trade deal with the United States or face ’’much higher tariffs’’, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday after a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leye

National Eye Hospital Director Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara claimed that many learning difficulties in classrooms may actually be linked to undetected vision problems and urged schoolchildren and parents to take eye health seriously.