Parliament today approved the regulations under the Immigration and Emigration Act which would allow free visa facility for 40 countries as proposed by the government in a move to boost tourism.

Sri Lankan workers bound for Israel have resumed departures following the reopening of Israeli airspace, which had been temporarily closed due to unrest in the Middle East.

An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza’s future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of ​the militant group held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding their truce wit

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued a warrant for the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena over allegations that the bail conditions imposed by court had been violated through the production

The Supreme Court today ordered the Election Commission to take steps, in accordance with the law, to conduct elections for the appointment of members to the Kalmunai Municipal Council and the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council.

Two people in a serious condition who were evacuated from a cruise ship with a confirmed outbreak of deadly hantavirus have arrived in the Netherlands for treatment, operator Oceanwide Expeditions has said.

B.W. Premachandra, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Kurunegala Municipal Council, has resigned from his position, citing frustration over alleged corruption, administrative failures, and poor governance within the coun

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has so far recorded statements from 21 individuals over the USD 2.5 million cyber theft at the Finance Ministry, Public Security Minister Ananada Wijepala said today.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva rejected speculations that he is preparing to join the government.

North Korea’s envoy to the United Nations has declared that Pyongyang will not be bound by any treaty on atomic weapons and that no external pressure will change its status as a nuclear-armed state.

The Restaurant Owners Association has announced a revision of food and beverage prices at eateries using LAUGFS Gas, following increased operational costs linked to rising gas prices.

Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said today the printing of vehicle number plates will commence by June 10, 2026.

The leader of the Rathugala indigenous village in the Madulla Division, Danigala Maha Bandalage Sudha Wannila Aththo, has passed away at the age of 62, police said.

Apple has agreed to pay some iPhone buyers a collective $250m (£184m) to end a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading people about new artificial intelligence (AI) features and capabilities.

Development work on several agricultural roads in the Puttalam District has commenced under the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme (SARP), with projects launched in the Anamaduwa, Pallama and Nawagattegama Divisional Secretariat division

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT)are seeking international technical assistance to identify cybercrimes committed against women by misusing their images.

A child who swallowed a discarded button battery used for wrist watches had died after two days despite being treated at the Galle national hospital.

The government should immediately clarify reports that the tender for Sri Lanka’s proposed digital identity card project is being awarded to an Indian company, National Trade Union and Civil Front Convener Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

A top economist said that the US $ 2.5 million cyber theft and the bank fraud case will undermine investor confidence and creditor trust in Sri Lanka.

Health authorities have raised alarm over a growing number of skin cancer cases, urging the public to take preventive measures against excessive exposure to sunlight.

In what appeared to be yet another transaction error on the part of the NPP government, Aswesuma beneficiaries have been paid twice, the Daily Mirror learns.

The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi has issued a stern call to the government to stop utilizing ’’technical excuses’’ and committee appointments as a means to delay Provincial Co

Iran says a US proposal to end the war is ’’still being considered’’, after reports that the two sides could be close to an agreement.

The only sustainable solution to the severe financial and technological crisis faced by Sri Lanka’s private bus industry is a transition to electric buses, Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, said.

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened beyond the Rs.324 mark against the US dollar yesterday for the first time in more than two years, raising fresh concerns over the country’s fragile external balance sheet and rising foreign debt pressures.

Laugfs gas price exceeds Rs. 6,000 as domestic LPG prices were revised upwards with effect from last night (6), the company announced.

England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn’s WXV Global Series is “the worst decision someone has ever made”. Size 4.5 balls - about 3% smaller, but the same weight as a regulation size five - will be u