Three suspects who were arrested over the murder of three persons in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota were remanded till February 13.

A 32-year-old Sri Lankan businesswoman was arrested this morning by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau officials for attempting to smuggle in a consignment of 262 electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) valued at Rs. 39.3 million into the country.

As Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day, world leaders and foreign nations have extended their congratulations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and cooperation with the island nation.

Students of Jaffna University staged a protest today in front of the university, opposing Independence Day celebrations.

A total of 285 prisoners have been granted special state pardons on the occasion of the 77th National Independence Day.

The owner of a foreign employment agency in Batticaloa was arrested by an investigation team of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau for defrauding over Rs. 20 million while promising foreign jobs.

A large number of Opposition MPs participated in the Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square today.

Referring to a recent report claiming that a dog was used as bait to lure leopards for photography purposes in the Wilpattu National Park, Conservation Biologist Ranil Nanayakkara vehemently denied the accusations, calling them “fabricated stories.

The Sri Lankan cricket selectors have made a bold move by adding Ramesh Mendis to the squad for the highly anticipated 2nd Test match against the visiting Australian team, scheduled to begin on February 6 in Galle. The 29-year-old all-rounder brings

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda, the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

The official ceremony to mark the 77th Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka got off the ground at the Independence Square this morning. The event saw the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Ministe

US President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Monday, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighboring countries.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that all the people are warriors on the same battlefield in the quest to attain comprehensive economic, social and cultural freedom.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for vast political, economic and legal reforms which will bring real freedom for the people of Sri Lanka.

Fair weather conditions will prevail over the sea areas around the island, the Meteorology Department said.

The number of tri-service personnel deployed for this year’s Independence Day celebrations has been reduced by 40%, with the decision not to include tri-services armoured vehicles in the parade.

Sri Lanka is experiencing a rise in Chikungunya cases, with the highest number of infections being reported across the country.

The government is set to conduct its first island-wide census of the monkey population, aiming to address the alarming destruction of coconut crops caused by these primates.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Independence Day message invited all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom, and to contribute to the collective beginning of this new era of revival.

The secondary market yield curve experienced limited activity and below moderate trading volumes yesterday.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, LOLC Holdings and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 bn.

The Government of Japan has extended a grant of 300 million Japanese Yen (approximately LKR 565 million) to Sri Lanka to enhance waste management infrastructure facilities under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, the President’s Media Division (P

A total of 285 prisoners, including six female prisoners, are to be released from prisons island-wide tomorrow on a Presidential amnesty to mark the 77th Independence Day, Commissioner General of Prisons Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

Responding to large-scale rice supplier Dudley Sirisena’s recent statement on rice supplies, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne said the government will not allow anyone to play with the rice supply in the country and assured to resol

While asserting that he is not responsible for the rice shortage in the country, large-scale rice supplier Dudley Sirisena stated that rice mill owners are required to purchase paddy at the government’s controlled price, which he believes should be