The ’City Pet Animal Hospital’, Pelawatta branch, celebrated their third anniversary of compassionate care and dedication to pets under the theme ’Happy Life’. Several programms such as the rabies vaccination programme, the cats and dogs fash

The 17-year-old girl who was injured in a shooting incident at Girithale in Minneriya recently, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

More than 7,000 soldiers who deserted the Sri Lanka Army have received legal discharge during an amnesty period declared by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence.

The second matchday of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 witnessed the Netherlands, Uganda and Zimbabwe record important first wins while Sri Lanka made it two wins in two.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene presents prizes to the winners of various competitions held during the New Year celebrations organized by the Awariwatte Night Bazar Traders’ Association together with the Katunayake Police Station yesterday (Apr

A group of non-governmental organization workers, engaged in demining activities in Muhamalai in the Pallai police area, discovered a uniform along with several human skeletons buried in the ground today.

The central government has allowed the export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries, Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne met Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation where they discussed a wide range of topics, including counter-terrorism efforts, cyber security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy showers above 75 mm in certain regions of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), together with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government official

A 30-year-old man was arrested by the Biyagama Police in Kaduwela for possession of a substantial haul of narcotics.

The claims over children being sent from Sri Lanka to Malaysia, which raised concerns of many regarding the fate of the children being sent abroad, took a fresh turn when the police found that the children were sent for higher education purposes, the

An exhibition of vintage stamps and coins organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched yesterday (26) at the Public Library and will be held until Sunday (28). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ahead of the presidential election, the government has allocated Rs.100 million for each divisional secretariat area for development projects and instructed the ruling party MPs to accelerate implementation of them, Daily Mirror learns.

The government has been sitting on an expert committee report on how to permit oil palm cultivation in identified Mahaweli areas and other areas, without deciding for nearly five months. According to the Agriculture and Plantation Industries Ministry

Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract and leverage international investment into the exploration of oil and gas have once again been gridlocked by legal challenges in the Court of Appeal.

At the Colombo Tea Auction, the offerings declined to 4.6 million kilogrammes this week that was met with fair demand.

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan said China plays a key role in the Asia-centric world today, and it should help Sri Lanka to join BRICS- the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the U

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) have raised concerns regarding proposed changes to the entry criteria for fee-levying medical undergraduate programs at the state-owned medical school of Kothalawala Defense University.

Two women were trapped between two compartments this evening while trying to board a moving train before it stopped, the Railways Department said.

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told Parliament today (26) that former President Maithripala Sirisena, in his statement to the CID, did not disclose any information implicating a citizen of this country or any connection to a citizen in relation

In a bid to bolster Sri Lanka’s dairy industry, Alexis Taylor, the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), conferred with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on April 26.

As a precautionary measure to control the mosquitoes, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging and other preventive steps targeting the vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a dedicated regulator for the energy sector.

The dates for the 78th Bradby Shield rugby encounter between the traditional rivals Trinity College and Royal College have been confirmed.

Five individuals, including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who were held in remand custody for allegedly defying a court order, was today ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Sri Lanka will hand over management of its $209 million Chinese-built airport to two Indian and Russian companies, a cabinet statement said on Friday, as the island nation attempts to reduce losses from its state enterprises.

Colombo residents are set to experience a 14-hour water cut tomorrow as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.

The heart of a 69-year-old man who passed away earlier this year will continue to live, across the border, in Pakistan on a teenager.

April 25 has long been a historic day in Venice – the date is not just Italy’s Liberation day, but it’s also the feast day of the city’s patron saint, St. Mark.