At least 35 passengers were injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision between two buses in Gandara, on the Matara-Tangalla main road.

The government is to launch a programme for purchasing paddy from the upcoming Maha season harvest.

While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for completing successful visits to India and China, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa expressed irony over the President’s decision to sign deals with Indian and Chinese companies that the National People

The Attorney General yesterday (17) provided an undertaking before the Supreme Court that any further complaints not yet considered could be forwarded by the petitioners to the Attorney General and these complaints will be reviewed when making a fina

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ruled to immediately release a Sri Lankan man from detention, highlighting the alleged risk of torture he faces if returned to his home country.

Six students were injured when the wooden floor of a shop opposite Ginigathhena Police Station collapsed while they were having food.

The Eluwankulam entrance gate to the Wilpattu National Park has been closed to local and foreign tourists until further notice due to the recent heavy rains and the overflowing of the Kala Oya.

The Railways Department has taken steps to suspend the services of a person attached to the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC) who has been accused of being involved in the railway e-ticket scam.

The rainy condition is expected to enhance over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central Provinces during the next few days, starting from today, the Meteorology Department said.

A total of 12 train services had to be cancelled today (18) as well due to preparation for the examination to be held to promote locomotive engineers from the second grade to the first grade, the Railway Department said. They said six trains arrivin

TikTok has said it will be forced to ’’go dark’’ in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect.

Police in the Indian city of Mumbai have detained a man in connection with the knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, according to media reports.

Sri Lanka stands the chance of attracting investments from Chinese companies amounting to around US $ 10 billion as a result of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 destinations to travel in 2025 by BBC Travel’s inaugural guide to the world’s top travel spots.

China has extended its US $ 1.4 billion currency swap arrangement to Sri Lanka, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka affirmed yesterday.

The Beira Lake in Colombo is undergoing a much-needed cleanup operation. Workers and volunteers are coming together to remove debris, clear invasive plants, and restore its natural beauty.

The secondary market yield curve saw buying interest, with mixed trading activity.

As modern technology and digital payments play a critical role in driving economic development and uplifting the quality of life of citizens, the Central Bank asserted the need for improved focus on popularising digital payments, particularly with th

NDB Bank has once again redefined the essence of traditional timekeeping with the launch of its 2025 Calendar, themed ‘Fold to Unfold a Sustainable Future’.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka today following the conclusion of his official State visit to China.

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) seized over Rs. 283 million in cash, the largest amount ever recovered in the history of the Sri Lankan police, in the Kurunegala area.

The Department of Railways has launched an inquiry after a viral video showed foreign tourists receiving massages inside a train carriage.

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister’s office said.

The European Union Election Observation Mission today presented its Final Report, with 16 recommendations to enhance Sri Lanka’s future electoral processes

The Energy Ministry stated that the proposed electricity tariff revision would be implemented only upon receiving approval from the Finance Ministry.

One wonders as to what President Anura Kumara Dissanayake would have come up with regarding the MOU which Sri Lanka has signed with the Chinese company Sinopec if he was in the Opposition today, Samagi Taruna Balawegaya National Organiser Chamith Wij

Wijeya Newspaper Limited has become aware of fabricated news articles and social media posts falsely using our brands, Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online, to spread misinformation about various business personalities.

Sri Lanka has secured the 9th spot on BBC Travel’s list of the ’’25 Best Places to Travel in 2025.’’

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (17) and provided a statement before leaving the premises.

The electricity tariff will be reduced by 20% from midnight today, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) announced today.