A six-member delegation from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is on a week-long visit to Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena emphatically said that the Presidential Election will be held this year in accordance with the constitutional provisions as already announced by the Elections Commission.

The United Trade Union Alliance staged a peaceful protest today in front of the Fort Railway Station against several issues such as the selling of state property and the proposed education policy. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The lecturer attached to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), who was arrested for making false statements to the media regarding the ISIS members in India was granted bail.

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be released before Monday (June), Education Minister Susil Peremajayantha said.

Australia were forced to use four support staff members while fielding during their T20 World Cup warm-up match vs Namibia as only nine players were available.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a lecturer attached to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for making false statements to the media regarding the ISIS members arrested in India.

In light of the Central Bank’s ability to manage foreign reserve, the governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stressed the importance of easing vehicle restrictions.

Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili said today that there is a reduction in disaster situations.

Removing the rock debris that was claimed to be a high-risk at Pahala Kadugannawa is currently underway, Disaster Management Center (DMC) director Pradeep Kodippili said today.

Keeping schoolchildren safe, especially during bad weather, is a top priority in the country’s disaster management programme, State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Sri Lanka awarded over 100 tourism SMEs with the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme (NSTCS), in partnership with the UNDP. Established in 2018, NSTCS promotes environmental, social and economic sustainability in the tourism sector. Min

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, held a meeting with R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, Chairman of the Election Commission, to discuss the forthcoming elections in Sri Lanka.

The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.

A US luxury real estate billionaire and a deep-sea explorer are planning to travel in a submersible to explore the Titanic.

Netherlands defeated Sri Lanka by 20 runs in their first warm-up match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday (May 28).

There are renewed fears of terrorist attacks at this year’s T20 World Cup after a chilling poster was released hinting at bloodshed in New York.

The National Consumer Front (NCF) reported that reduced fish harvests have led to increased prices for meat varieties, including chicken, in the local market.

Torrential rains caused minor flooding in the Kirindivita area of Gampaha yesterday. Several roads were inundated, leading to traffic disruptions. Pixs by Kushan Pathiraja

In a distressing tale from Kebithigolleva, a 33-year-old mother of four found herself in dire circumstances as she laments enduring four months without electricity, two weeks of water scarcity, and the recent loss of her husband, the main breadwinner

Chaos erupted among the political circles last evening after a statement was made by UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, stating that a proposal would be brought to Parliament to postpone the presidential and parliamentary elections, with pa

As widely expected, the Central Bank left its key policy rates unchanged at the policy meeting held this week.

As a part of the government’s policy decision to regularising Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi banking system, the government has decided to entrust the auditing of the Samurdhi Community Based Banks and Samurdhi Community Based Banking Societies to the Nati

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched investigations into multiple complaints it has received regarding the collection of cash deposits for plantation investment projects. Recently, the Central Bank disclosed that it has obtained information

Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that, under public financial management, the government is unable to allocate funds this year to address the salary anomalies demanded by trade unions in the public and government sectors.

The railway service in the country is currently in a critical situation, and efficient train usage requires significant investments, Cabinet Spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

While condemning United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara’s statement that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given two more years without holding the Presidential or General Elections, NPP Executive Committee membe

The Attorney General’s Department informed the Court of Appeal that the Attorney General will not appear on behalf of Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane in a writ petition filed against him for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to

The Education Ministry today requested THE university non-academic staff unions to end their ongoing strike, return to work and present their issues to the expert committee appointed by the President.

Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today 52 percent of buses belonging to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have expired their life span.