Agriculture and Plantation Industry Minister Mahinda Amaraweera advised officials not to allow land to be filled for any reasons, even though some individuals and groups try to fill paddy lands in the island and use it for various purposes.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed Royal College, Colombo 7 to rectify the alleged wrong appointments made to the Prefects Council for 2024.

’World Consumer Rights Day’ is relevant to countries like Sri Lanka, where there are no policies or rights for consumers, presidential candidate Janaka Ratnayake said.

Sri Lanka Cricket appointed former Pakistan pace bowler Aaqib Javed as the national team’s ‘fast bowling coach.

The water capacity of reservoirs has decreased to 70 percent, but electricity generation will continue, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Engineers Association President Dhanushka Parakrama said.

Due to the current dry weather, the usage of water has increased by 15%, and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) requests that consumers use water sparingly, NWS&DB Deputy General Manager Anuja Kaluarachchi said.

International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the qualification process for Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and will have a total of 12 automatic qualifiers.

Eighteen police officers including 8 senior DIGs and the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), have been transferred with immediate effect, the police said.

A critical situation has arisen in the intensive care units (ICUs) at the National Hospital Colombo (NHC), requiring the assistance of janitorial workers for cleaning and maintenance purposes, Deputy Director of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr

The absence of a defence attaché at the Sri Lankan mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dealt a blow to Sri Lanka’s efforts in nabbing organized criminals operating from there, the Daily Mirror learns. Sri Lanka h

The Police Headquarters is reportedly in the process of revamping the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and accordingly, a group of police officers including high-ranking officers within the CID, is set to be transferred over alleged ties with

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa at a Bleedgood project launch on Thursday. However, other possible allies seem to be absent.

The state Wesak festival this year is to be held in Matale District in a grand way. A meeting to make preliminary arrangement for the festival was held at the District Secretariat under the chairmanship of Minister of Buddha Sasana, and Cultural Affa

Fourteen potential investors have shown interest in the strategic divestiture of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd (LGL) and Litro Gas Terminals (Pvt.) Ltd (LGT), the State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit said.

Anunayaka of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Wendaruwe Upali Thera said it would rain in the due season bringing a bumper harvest and making the people happier, fuller and pleasanter provided the country had just rulers at the helm.

People in urban areas of Colombo engaged in work during the daytime despite the hot weather. Some labourers were also transporting goods in Pettah to earn their living, persevering the the heat.

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.

A public funeral for the six people killed last week in Barrhaven will be held on Sunday afternoon.

Wildlife and Forest Conservation Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has ordered an inquiry into the unexpected death of the only male zebra at the National Zoological Garden in Dehiwala.

The Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer involved in the controversies surrounding the prevention of a Russian Aeroflot flight from taking off from within the territorial jurisdiction of Sri Lanka following a court order, has not committed any act which

As Sri Lanka grapples with arid weather conditions, residents in areas facing drinking water issues have been urged to reach out to the hotline 117 introduced by the Disaster Management Center (DMC).

Russia’s war machine is going to horrific lengths to try to erase Ukrainian identity and bolster its own military ranks – by deporting Ukrainian teenagers to Russia, indoctrinating them with propaganda, and attempting to conscript them into the R

As temperatures soar in parts of Sri Lanka, authorities warn of an impending rise in the heat index, particularly in regions spanning the North-Eestern, North-Central and Eastern Provinces, as well as in the Colombo, Gampaha, Moneragala, Mannar, Mull

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the stop clock rule permanently, following a successful trial period, making it a standard feature in international cricket, says a report.

The Education Ministry has taken steps to accept applications for the admission of students to the National Colleges of Education based on the results of the Advaned Level examination in the academic year 2021/2022

The conductor of a private bus on the Moratuwa – Pettah route 101 was arrested on suspicion of picking pocket.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, has sought bail from the Colombo High Court.

“Construction Expo 2024” organized by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) will be held from March 15 to 17 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall at the BMICH. This is an excellent opportunity for new product sourcing, networki

A foreign tourist was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Manachchena, Komariya in Potuwil last morning.

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended fifteen Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Karainagar early this morning.