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.

Security in Colombo was beefed up this morning due to arrival of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Colombo District Court issued an interim injunction preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Claiming that the police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are looking into the incidents of Sri Lankans being trafficked for military services in Russia and Ukraine, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe informed Parliament that Public Security M

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and President Ranil Wickremesinghe jointly inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) a short while ago.

Popular actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, who were held in remand custody over an alleged financial fraud, were today ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Steps were taken last morning to evacuate ten families from Karandagolla in Ella due to the danger of an impending landslide.

The three-day adournment debate on the Easter Sunday attacks commenced in Parliament today.

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) a short while ago for the opening of the the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.

M.G. Weerasena was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today.

The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.

A judge from the Puttalam Qazi Court has been arrested by officials from the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, for accepting a Rs. 5,000 bribe.

Interviews for the recruitment of teachers will be conducted between April 29 and May 9 at the Education Ministry in accordance with the results of the competitive examination held on March 2.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said its leader Sajith Premadasa is ready for the proposed debate with National People’s Power (NPP), leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the policies of both parties on economic issues in the month of May but

Sri Lankan Ambassador Kana Kananathan in Kenya, who is concurrently accredited to other African countries, engaged in bilateral discussions with Adama Barrow, the President of The Gambia, marking a step forward in solidifying the bonds of friendship

The Cabinet is likely to endorse a proposal this week on the transfer of the management of Sri Lanka’s second largest Mattala international airport, a top official said.

Sri Lanka is in a dilemma to decide whether to adopt an open skies policy or not in the event of divestiture of shares of the national carrier ‘SriLankan Airlines’, a top official said.

In view of the Iranian President’s visit, Katunayake - Colombo Expressway will be closed from 2 pm to 3 pm and 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm today, police announced.

Stringent security measures have been put in place ahead of the arrival of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Sri Lanka today. The President is scheduled for a one-day official visit to join a public event commemorating the launch of the Uma Oya Mult

The proposed Public Financial Management (PFM) Act remains crucial for the disbursement of the third tranche under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) US$ 3billion bailout package, stressed Former Central Bank (CB) Governor and economist, Dr. I

A top economist yesterday raised concerns over the “loosening of fiscal squeeze” by authorities to stimulate economic growth. Since doing so could lead to potential risks of jeopardising Sri Lanka’s agreements with the International Monetary Fu