Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year, scientists say, leaving a key global climate target hanging by a thread.

St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Centre to integrate the learning areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a bid to evolve the present curriculum based education. Minister of Science and Techn

An under-construction luxury hotel property in Colombo has come under the scanner as part of a money laundering probe linked to a Gurugram-based realty company, Indian media reported today.

Train services on the upcountry railway line were disrupted this afternoon following the derailment of a motor trolley between Watagoda and Great Western railway stations, the Railways Department reported.

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said.

Former Provincial Councillor Salochana Gamage, and another who had been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe, were further remanded till January 27 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Several train services will be cancelled today due to a shortage of locomotive operators, with only 42 operators available, the Railways Department said.

Three employees of Parliament who were found guilty of sexual harassment on female staff of Parliament have been dismissed, Communications Department of parliament said.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the CID a short while ago to record a statement.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka criticised the government for failing to show progress in the first 110 days, despite expectations of improvement within 100 days.

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who was remanded over the assault of a neighbor, was released on bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Defence to take steps to develop necessary infrastructure facilities and provide technical assistance and labour support from the Tri-Forces to repair warehouses belonging to the Paddy

The five-day workweek for export sector industries has been extended for the next six months, starting January 1st, following approval by the Labour Advisory Council, subject to the instructions and final approval of the Labour Commissioner General.

MP and leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Mano Ganesan, held a special meeting with the UK’s High Commissioner Andrew Patrick to discuss key issues, including the unique challenges faced by Malaiyaha (up-country) Tamil Sri Lankans.

Sri Lanka is facing a troubling increase in health issues among schoolchildren, with a rise in non-communicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic liver and lung conditions.

Despite past criticisms, the government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has taken steps to elevate Sino-Lanka ties to the next level in terms of economic, investment cooperation in particular as it inked a deal with Sinopec for an investme

A bus carrying a group of Russian tourists collided with a cement truck travelling in the same direction near the 138-mile post on the Southern Expressway towards Tangalle early this morning (17).

A 19-year-old Canadian national went missing while bathing off Hikkaduwa beach last evening.

The latest test of Space X’s giant Starship rocket has failed, minutes after launch.

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) lodged a complaint with the Education Ministry Secretariat and the Examinations Commissioner General regarding the closure of the exam centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, on Wednesday (15), allegedly due to

The working committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today approved a proposal to begin a dialogue with the United National Party (UNP), SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

During the first nine months of 2024, over 70 HIV-positive males are between 15-24 years old, while only five female cases were reported in this age group, according official data.

Pope Francis sustained a bruise on his right forearm, with no fractures this morning due to a fall at Santa Marta,

Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in one package in line with the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win outcomes, a joint statement from the two countries

The Government has unveiled a comprehensive relief package to assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) grappling with financial hardships caused by recent economic upheavals.

While highlighting that shooting incidents reported during the first 16 days in 2025, including today’s incident in Mannar, many being orchestrated by Sri Lankan underworld figures residing abroad, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today urged

Colombo City Running Team donated an artificial limb to a 37-year-old man from Anamaduwa, who had lost his right leg. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Ministry of Finance has denounced allegations circulating on social media linking Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Harshana Suriyapperuma to promotional activities for an online business.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Sri Lanka.