Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between April 28 and

President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the epitome of luxury: ’ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ - featuring Sri Lanka’s inaugural sky bridge ’AHASA ONE’, soaring 100m above ground. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Conducting coaching or tuition classes aiming at the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination aspirants will be prohibited from April 30 till the date where the exam is concluded, the Department of Examinations said.

Japan Provides USD 3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Upul Shantha Sannasgala, the popular tutor and author who was arrested by the Kandana Police today in connection with an alleged fraud, has been released on bail.

Director General (Planning) of the Transport and Highways Ministry, S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to cover the duties of the position of General Manager, Railways until the Cabinet appoints a suitable officer.

Prominent Sinhala lecturer and social activist Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been arrested over allegations of financial misconduct.

In a scathing rebuttal of allegations by Malcom Cardinal Ranjith regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Cardinal Ranjith either glosses over the responsibility of, or expressly absolves the two parties actually

National Consumer Front Chairman Asela Sampath urged the canteen owners to provide a cup of milk tea for Rs. 80 from today while granting the concession of the reduced prices of imported milk powder to the consumers.

Police found the 33-year-old pilgrim who had climbed Sri Pada and had gone missing after jumping off the protective fence at the Ratnapura-Sri Pada route at the Uda Maluwa.

The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed electricity sector reforms was presented to Parliament by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara a short while ago.

The rice distributed among schools said to be unsuitable for children’s co consumption was provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and not by the government, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha assured today.

Civil Society Organizations demands an ambitious Global Plastic Treaty, at Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa, Canada this week, activists walked in the streets to demand a just Treaty for people and planet free from

In its first move for the formation of a broad political alliance, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a meeting with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart Basil Rajapaksa and representatives of other parties and groups, and decided to accelerat

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara instructed the officials of the criminal investigation department of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to crack down and enforce the law against individuals fraudulently coll

Sri Lanka is set to host the 34th plenary meeting of the International Standards Organization Technical Committee for tea on July 24.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested the government to suspend the recent Cabinet decision which approved local students to gain admission to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University’s medical degree program

In light of the numerous complaints received, the Railways department has stated that riding on the footboards of express trains is strictly prohibited. They have made it clear that they will not assume responsibility for any accidents involving both

Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. He came to Sri Lanka to inaugurate a power and irrigation project and five cooperation agreements were signed between the two countries in th

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was in Sri Lanka for a short visit to inaugurate the Uma Oya project said his country was ready for stronger ties with Sri Lanka as a sovereign, independent country.

The closure of roads in Colombo without prior notice during evening rush hours as part of security arrangements for the visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi inconvenienced the public and motorists alike.

The Iranian President, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat this eveining. Pix by President Media

The chief local facilitator behind the organised child smuggling syndicate between Sri Lanka and Malaysia, which rocked the country with 17 child smuggling cases last year, was arrested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration at the Bandarana

Chamari Athapaththu’s historical 195 against South Africa last week saw her claiming the top spot of ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings on Tuesday.

The National People’s Power (NPP) today requested Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa to propose a date convenient to him if he is unable to participate in any of the four days proposed by the NPP for the public debate between the

Milk powder importers announced a reduction in the selling price of imported milk powder with effect from tomorrow.

The Galle Karapitiya Teaching Hospital unveiled its latest addition of a cutting-edge CT Scanner valued at Rs 250 million.

The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to the two drivers involved in the fatal crash during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 at Diyatalawa.

The incinerator built in Wanathavilluwa for the purpose of destroying narcotic drugs produced before courts will be opened next month, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said today.

Railway passengers on the upcountry mainline expressed concern over the accidents involving foreign tourists riding on footboards of the express trains.