The report from the committee assigned to investigate into State Minister Sanath Nishantha’s recent accident on the Katunayake Expressway shows that 56 per cent of accidents on the expressway are caused by driver negligence.

Responding to the challenge by National Peoples Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a public debate, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said he is prepared for it.

Three Sri Lankan nationals, who were ex-convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case returned to their native country on Wednesday after serving their jail term.

The intercity express train that departed for Maho was derailed between Maradana and Dematagoda railway stations, the Railways Department said.

Police dispersed protesting university students near the University of Moratuwa, using tear gas and water cannons.

Special and long-distance train services are scheduled to be operated during the New Year season to facilitate people to travel conveniently, Deputy General Manager of Railways N.J. Indipolage said.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has informed the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court that he will not provide a confidential statement before the magistrate in connection with his controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

UNP Deputy Leader and Adviser to the President, Ruwan Wijewardena held a public day in Biyagama today, where the problems of those who arrived from several areas were discussed. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In light of a plethora of complaints over the proliferation of quacks and fake medical centres in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry has decided to strictly securitize private medical practice.

The bail application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today rejected by Colombo High Court Judg

Two suspects who were detained for further questioning escaped from the custody of the Galle police during the early hours today.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith never received any prior warnings on the Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said today.

Three Sri Lankan nationals convicted in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case — Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar — who had been prematurely freed from prison and later detained at a special camp in Tiruchi, were released on

In the absence of a mechanism to curb corruption at Sri Lanka Customs, the abolition of the Special Commodity Levy on imported goods can result in price hikes, according to the Essential Commodities Importers’ and Traders’ Association.

Every GCE Advanced Level student who receives the driving skill medal given by the School Road Safety Association is eligible to take the practical test without sitting for the written examination conducted by the Department of Motor Traffic, Transpo

Sri Lanka has recovered faster than expected from the economic crisis it faced two years ago, however, the World Bank yesterday cautioned that this momentum might be lost due to a possible slowdown in the reform efforts as the island nation gears up

Research reports suggest that hazardous chemicals or chemical mixtures, known as endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs), which interfere with the body’s hormonal functions, have been found concealed within everyday consumer products like water-repel

CNN - A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, prompting tsunami warnings for the island and southern Japan.

In response to mounting concerns over reports of several police officers being in contact with leading drug lords, some of whom operate from overseas while others are imprisoned following recent crackdowns on underworld gangs, intelligence officers h

The vibrant blossoms eagerly greet the summer in Nuwara Eliya, painting the landscape with their radiant colors, evoking a sense of warmth and anticipation for the season ahead. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Research conducted by the government has revealed that more than 60 percent of the voters in Sri Lanka are still undecided on whom they should vote for, UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

As Sri Lanka is looking to leave behind the effects of the crisis and move towards development, sustained reform implementation is essential for Sri Lanka to have a stronger and more resilient economy, the World Bank said yesterday.

Sri Lanka will soon see the addition of a laboratory for energy efficiency testing of air conditioners, with the government of South Korea agreeing to support the endeavour.

Sri Lanka has claimed the coveted title of the number one destination for solo female travelers in 2024, according to Timeout.com

The ongoing trade union action initiated by health sector workers has been called off following constructive discussions held earlier today at the Presidential Secretariat.

At least 29 people have been killed and one injured in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey.

Sri Lanka were just three wickets away from claiming a comfortable 2-0 series win against Bangladesh at the end of fourth day’s play in the ongoing second Test in Chattogram.

Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that completing the expressway structure of the country has become a myth till the debt restructuring process is finalized.

In a concerted effort to tackle the educational hurdles encountered by Muslim schools in the Colombo region, President Ranil Wickremesinghe chaired a formal discussion at the Presidential Secretariat today (02).

One child was killed and two seriously wounded in a shooting at a school outside the Finnish capital on Tuesday, police said, with a 12-year-old fellow pupil suspected of the attack taken into custody.