Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.

In response to mounting concerns over rising prices of essential goods and the devaluation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar, State Minister for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has unveiled a new strategy aimed at stabilising the mark

Claiming that a government with a simple majority is not sufficent to make the expected social change and revive the bankrupt economy, NPP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today that the NPP hopes to form a stronger government.

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles orders IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to conduct an immediate investigation into the recent remark by former President Maithripala Sirisena on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Former President Maithripala Sirisena yeste

Gunmen have attacked a concert hall on the fringes of Moscow, killing at least 115 people and wounding 100 more, Russian security services say.

Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge in non-communicable diseases, prompting action from the Ministry of Health.

Opposition MPs Mano Ganesan and Kavinda Jayawardene today called for the immediate arrest of former President Maithripala Sirisena and to interrogate him regarding the remark he made on Friday, stating that he is aware of the mastermind behind the Ea

Bangladesh lost their final four wickets in the second session for 56 runs to be bundled out for 188 in 51.3 overs, conceding a 92-run first innings lead to Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium tod

Eleven more suspected criminals of underworld gangs were arrested yesterday during the special operation launched to crack down on organized criminal activities.

Two fifth-grade students of an international school in Asgiriya, Kandy were hospitalised yesterday after a ceiling fan collapsed on them.

An international dhamma programme in view of Medin Full Moon Poya Day will be held tomorrow (24) by Ven. Kalubowila Amarathagaveshi Thera.

The fishermen associations in the coastal Ramanathapuram district have announced an indefinite strike with immediate effect condemning the Sri Lankan Navy of arresting the fishermen from Tamil Nadu under ‘false charges’ on Friday.

Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.

Sri Lanka remains alert whether the Canadian government leaders will repeat what it calls ‘unsubstantiated genocide allegations’ against Sri Lanka this year too while taking an ambivalent position on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a top source

A General Election will be held if the members of Parliament want an early dissolution of Parliament, Senior Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said yesterday.

Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said 12 per cent of the elderly population in Sri Lanka have lost all their teeth, and therefore the importance of dental health should be taught at school level.

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

Sri Lanka is among the ten countries which are mostly affected by climate change, the first session of the Sri Lanka Climate Parliament revealed today.

The Colombo High Court today served an indictment on eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl for causing damage to the country’s oceanic environment.

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched today (22) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps and other vintage coins are exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be h

Dermatologists in Sri Lanka have issued a warning regarding the rapid spread of Tinea infections, a contagious skin disease affecting both adults and children across the nation.

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the shore of Indonesia’s Java island on Friday at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), Indonesia’s geophysics agency (BKMG) said.

A ceremony was held at Independence Square to mark the 72nd death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, the late D. S. Senanayake, today. UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Vener

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today disclosed that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka post 280 in their first innings before their seamers rattled Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

Residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75mm during next 36 hours.

The Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17 member national women’s squad to tour South Africa.

The actions of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the LTTE were the main instrumental factors for the current economic crisis, former Minister S.M. Chandrasena said.