Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has strongly denied the allegations by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage during a media briefing today, accusing the SLC President, the Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and other SLC officials of involv

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 24,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has appointed three new professionals to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Board.

Over 300,000 power disruption incidents were reported during the past few days with more than 30,000 occurring within a single hour on some days, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) said.

A Special Determination petition was filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill which was recently placed on the Order Paper of Parliament.

Claiming that an increase in accidents involving fallen trees by the roadsides have been observed recently, State Minister of Defense Pramitha Banadara Tennakoon said and added that a special committee will be appointed soon to draft a national polic

A line of fishing boats was spotted along the shore of Dikkowita Fisheries Harbor near Colombo, Sri Lanka, following authorities’ warnings to fishing communities against venturing out due to rough seas. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces made public the first investigative report concerning the recent helicopter crash that led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others.

Two Sri Lankan students in Japan were arrested over an illegal abortion, and an expert points out that international students’ unstable resident status may be a factor behind the incident.

Scientists have found a new Earth-like planet that could support alien life – just 40 light-years away.

Gusty winds sweep through Colombo, bringing both chaos and joy. Amidst the flurry of leaves and scattered debris, some find exhilaration in the tempest, their faces alight with delight as they embrace the wild dance of nature. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A looming cyclonic storm poses a significant threat to the South-Eastern Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal areas, prompting urgent warnings to naval and fishing communities to exercise extreme caution.

As relentless rainfall continues, health authorities are sounding the alarm on hygiene standards at dansals during the Vesak festival.

A total of 1,289 naval personnel who were absent without leave (AWL) have been legally discharged during the General Amnesty period from April 20 to May 20, 2024.

A veterinary surgeon whose love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage has been crowned the 20th winner of BBC TV’s Masterchef.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has today granted special leave to appeal in a high-profile bribery case against former Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake.

A groundbreaking report titled ’’Social Media Regulation and Rule of Law: Key Trends in Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh’’ was recently unveiled in Colombo, offering insights into the complex interplay between social media regulation and the

President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially inaugurated the long-awaited Clinical Training and Research Block at the Jaffna University Faculty of Medicine this morning.

Most people were out of Colombo due to the long holiday for Vesak Poya, leaving many roads in the city deserted. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Sri Lanka Railways announced significant delays on the up-country train line today after trees and rocks fell onto the tracks causing widespread disruption to services.

ri Lankan Ambassador to Kenya, Veluppillai Kananathan, attended the investiture ceremony of Chad’s newly elected President, Mahamat Idriss Déby. The ceremony, held in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital.

Czech President Petr Pavel has been taken to hospital after injuring himself while riding a motorcycle, his office has said.

A huge landslide has struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with bodies being recovered by villagers.

A total of 95 percent of the candidates have passed the 2023 Korean Language Proficiency examination, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employement (SLBFE) said.

Due to the South West Monsoon condition, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Sri Lanka’s top-order batsman and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, along with fast bowler Asitha Fernando, have joined the national T20 World Cup team in the USA after a delay in receiving their visas, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee Chairman

The body of an individual who had died of gunshot injuries was recovered from a house at Meetiyagoda in Thelwatta last morning. Judging from a selfie taken by him with the gun placed on his forehead, the police suspect it to be a case of suicide.

A day after four ISIS terrorists were arrested in Ahmedabad, India, Sri Lanka’s Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested a suspect in Colombo connected to those arrested in India,.

A snap general election will follow immediately after the presidential elections to be concluded in October, this year, the Daily Mirror learns.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has no plans to amend the Constitution to extend his term of office or hold a snap general election as reported, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.