In response to the significant prevalence of HIV cases among young people between the ages 15-24, the health authorities have scaled up testing especially targeting the said group.

Against the backdrop of some politicians announcing polling day of the presidential election, the Election Commission’s Chairman R.L.A.M. Rathnayake said that it is the sole discretion of his office in terms of the Constitution and therefore others

Lockie Ferguson returned the remarkable figures of three wickets for no runs in his maximum four overs as already-eliminated New Zealand bowed out of the T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on Monday.

According to reports by Gynaecologists and Obstetricians, during the past five years the number of births in the country has decreased by more than 100,000 and the annual death rate has increased by 35,000.

The T20 World Cup 2026 will also see 20 teams locking horns for the coveted trophy in India and Sri Lanka. The 12 automatic qualifiers for the next edition of the 20-over World Cup have been confirmed following the teams’ qualification for the Supe

The Colombo Lotus Tower illuminated in vibrant green and white this evening as the country celebrates the Eid al-Adha Hajj Festival.

The Sri Lanka Railways Department has decidecd to offer free train services for one week from today (17) to passengers traveling between Anuradhapura and Mihintale for Poson Poya.

The Election Commission has announced that any defects in ballot boxes will be rectified once polling station details are obtained.

Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has slammed the social media trolls for trying to turn the other fans against them after their T20 World Cup exit.

A book about Anton Marcus, written by political columnist Kusal Perera, was launched today at the Foundation Institute. The book covers Anton Marcus’s 50-year career as a trade unionist. Several MPs from the government, the Opposition, and various

Italy prevailed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A thanks to a 160-run victory over fellow finalists Romania in Rome on Sunday.

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) driver and conductor were arrested for secretly carrying a dead Junglefowl that the bus had knocked down, police said.

The New Zealand defence force plane flying New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan broke down on Sunday, forcing the Prime Minister to take a commercial flight, his office confirmed today.

The distrupted water supply in several areas in the Homagama suburb due to the bursting of the transmission pipeline from the Kalatuwawa treatment plant, will be restored by midnight today (17), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) s

Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise.

At least 15 passengers died and 60 others were injured after three rear coaches of the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed on June 17 morning as a goods train collided with it in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district.

A Poson perahera organised by the Narangodapaluwa Primary College, Ragama paraded the streets from the school.

Police have uncovered a large-scale racket involving sale of live-streaming sex videos to a suspected Chinese company.

In a significant move under the ‘Urumaya’ national programme, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today distributed 1,524 freehold deeds to eligible Mahaweli, Walawe settlers.

Former Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake who hit the news after appearing at a meeting organized by Minister Harin Fernando, said today that he only went and performed at the meeting as a singer.

Muslim devotees around the country gathered at the Galle Face Green this morning to engage in Eid Ul Adha prayers in celebration of Hajj. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

As the initial group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 comes to a close, we move to the next chapter in the event, which will see eight remaining teams battle it out for four semi-final spots.

The price of a litre of coconut oil has been increased by more than Rs. 100, the National Consumer Front (NCF) said today.

United Republican Front (URF) leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said certain fraudsters appear before the people as entrepreneurs but his party is committed to building a genuine class of entrepreneurs.

Officers from the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) arrested a woman who had allegedly collected over Rs. 4 million by falsely promising jobs in Qatar.

To avoid falling victim to criminals impersonating police officers, the public is advised by the police to verify the identity of individuals in plain clothes who claim to be police officers, before consenting to any checks of individuals or property

A new and upgraded railway line up to Anuradhapura and Mihintale junctions will be inaugurated today, the Transport Ministry said.

Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday secured their place in the next round.

An eliminated Sri Lankan team overwhelmed the Netherlands by 83 runs in the final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

The water supply for several areas in Homagama suburb was disrupted due to the bursting of the transmission pipeline from the Kalatuwawa treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.