Claiming that the Uma Oya multipurpose development project was granted to Sri Lanka by the Iranian government because of the huge recognition for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa those days, Parliamentarian Rauf Hakeem said today the current govern

Three cows and a bull of a dairy farm were killed after being struck by lightning in the Galamuduna Estate during the thundershowers experienced in the Nawalapitiya area.

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a sudden storm in the Indian city of Mumbai.

Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past week.

The government today approved the Technology Promotion Act by cancelling the Information and Communication Technology Act and directing the Legal Draftsmen to prepare a draft bill based on the concept paper already prepared.

Cabinet approval was granted today to commence the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) classes immediately after the completion of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations.

The writ application filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella seeking an order directing the Maligakanda Magistrate to release him on bail in connection with the alleged purchase of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today fixed f

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain in all formats earlier this year, is poised to lead his team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha revealed today that only 6,000 out of 34,000 pre-school teachers and assistant teachers in Sri Lanka are diploma holders.

Twenty more places of religious worship are expected to be gazetted this year as sacred areas, while nine places have already been gazetted so far, the National Physical Planning Department said.

Opposition MP Rauff Hakeem today urged the Sri Lankan government to consider withdrawing diplomatic ties with Israel if it fails to stop iys military offensives in Gaza.

A discussion on media guidelines on the upcoming elections was held recently at The Courtyard by Marriott with the participation of over 70 attendees. The discussion, organised by Factum in partnership with IRES, the Media Law Forum, Hashtag Generati

Homagama town is currently witnessing the construction of a Vesak Pandol in anticipation of the upcoming Vesak festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The commencement of islandwide union actions has turned into a strategic interplay between Health Ministry officials and the collective health sector trade unions, the Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) said today.

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu met representatives of the National People’s Power (NPP) last evening at the Galle Face Hotel.

Farmers in the Anuradhapura District who cultivated lime are in a predicament for want of a remunerative market for their produce, while the price of lime has skyrocketed in urban areas due to the ongoing racket of the middleman.

As higher rainfall spreads across the country and the southwest monsoon activates after May 20, temperatures, which have risen to a ’caution level’ for human comfort, are expected to decrease, the Meteorology Department said.

Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody said yesterday he got to know that vehicle permits for Members of Parliament had been passed according to the request of the government.

In light of reports indicating involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, originating from temporary residences, the police have gathered information on over 178,600 temporary residents during a two-day nationwide operati

​In the wake of the rising influenza cases at an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.

A group of 22 young individuals, including five females, were apprehended by the Hunnasgiriya Range Forest Office for trespassing in the Knuckles Reserve and setting up illegal campfires, forest officials said. The suspects, hailing from various regi

The Central Bank emphasised the importance of businesses in Sri Lanka understanding the current exchange rate system.

Monopoly cigarette player Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) yesterday said that its sales volume for the first quarter ended on March 31, 2024 was lower in comparison to the same period last year, mainly due to the tax-led price increases, in line wit

A girl tenderly shields a disabled elder from heavy rain at the Colombo Fort Railways Station, reflecting the heartwarming Sri Lankan hospitality and compassion. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Sri Lanka needs a new set of entrepreneurs to drive future economic growth based on productivity, in transforming the current business landscape dominated by patronage, rent-seeking and crony capitalism, Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee

In response to concerns over irregularities during the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations, grace marks are set to be awarded for answers of several questions found to be outside the Science syllabus.

Fifteen motorcyclists involved in dangerous riding for money bets on the Galle Road in Bambalapitiya, Colombo were fined Rs. 427,500 and had their driving licenses suspended for six months by the Colombo Traffic Court today.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe wished the Sri Lankan Cricket Team success at the upcoming T20 World Cup as they depart for the United States of America and the West Indies tomorrow, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

National selectors announced the Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in USA & West Indies with uncapped Dunith Wellalage grabbing the headlines.

Forming an alliance in the hospice treatment sector in the country will make a milestone in the palliative care and will help to standardize an industry, which had rendered a significant service to the public, said Secretary of Health Dr. Palitha Mah