Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya informed the Election Commission that the Finance Ministry has the ability to allocate money for the upcoming Presidential election.

Police investigating the deaths of six people found in the room of a luxury hotel in central Bangkok say they believe a member of the group poisoned themselves and others using cyanide.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe submitted a Cabinet Paper proposing the appointment of a committee to conduct threat assessments on Presidential candidates and former Presidents to ensure their required security in view of the forthcoming Presidential

The Immigration and Emigration Department today announced the launch of a new, efficient and safe e-passport for Sri Lankans, with effect from January 1, 2025.

Medical experts have noticed a notable surge in pediatric cases exhibiting wheezing symptoms following a viral infection akin to an influenza-like illness.

The State Fertilizer Company was advised to reduce the prices of fertilizers used for plantation crops such as cinnamon, tea and coconut, the Agriculture Ministry said.

The present system of governance which is based on the Executive Presidency should be changed even if Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emerges victorious at this year’s Executive Presidency, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne said

A nationwide manhunt is in full swing and an upper-crust lakeside town in shock after a mystery man stabbed and killed the former design boss of Rolls-Royce at his front door on Friday evening.

Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, including looking for a seventh person in connection with the incident.

Samurdhi officers staged a protest outside the Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla today over several demands. Pix Nisal Baduge

The expulsion petition filed by former State Minister Diana Gamage challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel her from party membership was today withdrawn by her before the Supreme Court.

New Zealand have confirmed they will host white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer alongside their previously announced ICC World Test Championship series against England at the end of this year.

With reference to an illegal recording and uploading his film ‘ Sinhabahu’ on social media, Film Director and President of Film Directors Guild of Sri Lanka (FDGSL) Somaratne Dissanayake yesterday called for the banning of brining mobile phones i

Lionel Messi won his 45th senior trophy after winning the 2024 Copa America title with Argentina, surpassing Dani Alves as the player with the most number of trophies in football history.

Thailand has implemented the visa exemption for 60 days for Sri Lankan nationals along with those of 92 other countries.

Sri Lanka top order batsman Kusal Mendis is set to be dropped from the white ball cricket according to the reports. It is also said that middle order batsman Charith Asalanka is set to take over the captaincy in both ODIs and T20s following the resig

Sri Lankan Ambassador Kana Kananathan met President Joseph Boakai of the Republic of Liberia at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia yesterday afternoon.

The government will increase the amount paid under the President’s Fund for heart and kidney patients by 100% and will pay within a week of receiving the application, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global growth to be in line with the April 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025.

Sixteen crew members including three Sri Lankans, were missing after their Comorian-flagged oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman, the sultanate’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC) said Tuesday.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer was shot dead following a shooting in Ambalangoda last night.

As the Presidential election is around the corner, the Election Commission said it has observed an unprecedented level of interest and enthusiasm from both the general public and institutional bodies towards the election.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa made 978 flights using Air Force helicopters under presidential privilege for domestic flights between 2005 and 2015, while former President Maithripala Sirisena flew 557 times during his five-year tenure, informati

Muthu Raja, the Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka repatriated to his home country for medical treatment a year ago, is on gradual recovery of his overall health - inflammation cured and gait adjustment being done - an official said.

Businesses were yesterday urged to pass on the benefits from the recent electricity tariff reduction to consumers, who are grappling with the country’s high cost of living.

Fitch Ratings yesterday announced it has chosen to withdraw the rating of SriLankan Airlines for commercial reasons and therefore will no longer provide ratings or analytical coverage for the national carrier.

Sri Lanka’s consumer confidence expanded in June, reaching an all-time high, a report from the Institute for Health Policy (IHP) showed.

Sri Lankan manufacturers will now benefit from a tariff rate that is much more competitive, Sri Lanka’s apparel sector said, commending the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for slashing charges that were unbearable to the business c

The Teacher-Principal Trade Union Alliance has announced plans to initiate a work-to-rule campaign beginning July 22, lasting for a duration of two weeks.

The prices of goods and services in the market can be reduced by approximately 20% following the revision of the electricity tariff, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said today.