While saying that Sri Lanka is currently at an impasse, SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar called upon leaders and citizens to transcend political differences and unite for the collective betterment of the island nation.

In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a drug smuggling attempt near Mandapam on Tuesday. Four people have been apprehended and drugs worth Rs 108 crore seized.

Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are currently facing technical issues, rendering them inaccessible for many users on Tuesday. The outage has impacted functionalities across these social media platforms.

After a splendid batting performance from Sri Lanka’s top order, they will aim for a Twenty20 International (T20I) Series win against Bangladesh when the two teams clash in the second match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

Claiming that the property of the Small and Medium Scale entrepreneurs are being auctioned despite the Cabinet decision to suspend the Parate execution laws, Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa urged the government to instruct the banking network to i

The railway strike, which was scheduled to be launched tonight by several railway trade unions, has been called off following a favourable response by the Transport Ministry, Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union (LEOU) secretary Indika Dodangoda said

The autobiography ’Mage Kathawa’ of SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar was launched at the Ananda College auditorium today (05). The event saw the participation of a plethora of dignitaries including Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Speaker Mahinda Y

The Cabinet has approved an extension of the validity period for the scheme enabling Sri Lankans working abroad to import fully electric vehicles, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

The salary hike for Central Bank officials cost an extra sum of Rs 232 million monthly, it was revealed at the party leaders meeting today.

The current Transport Minister is not efficient with his work and is only limited to his talks, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) president Gemunu Wijerathne claimed today.

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunge today refuted claims by Mihintale Raja Maha Viharadhipathi Ven. Walaha Hengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera that she was getting two pensions.

The no-confidence motion on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was handed over to Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne today.

Tensions erupted near the University of Colombo as police resorted to tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting students.

Asela Sampath, the National Organizer of the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association, today tendered an apology and expressed regret to former Minister and Parliamentarian Dr. Channa Jayasumana against two false statements he had made by on 21 Ju

Railway workers allegedly assaulted two tourists on a train travelling from Colombo to Badulla.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has failed to provide a quality standard report for its Super Diesel stocks currently used by buses and other diesel vehicle owners, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) president Gemunu Wijeratne sai

Claiming that people still fall prey to human trafficking in Myanmar despite repeated warnings, Foreign Minister Ali Sabri today warned people not to visit Myanmar on open visas seeking employment.

As part of a new initiative by the national team to recognize ‘on-field excellence,’ Charith Asalanka was awarded the ‘Orange Cap and the Coin’ by the team for his excellent fielding efforts during yesterday’s game against Bangladesh.

The government approves providing meals for Rs. 110 per student under the School Food Programme.

The no-confidence motion on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was handed over to Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne a short while ago

Based on the reduction of the electricity tariffs, the All Ceylon Restaurant and Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the prices of restaurant foods with effect from midnight today.

The deadline for calling bids for the restructuring of SriLankan Airlines has been extended by 45 days and it will come to effect from today, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

The first T20I of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh went down the wire with the visitors holding their nerve to win by three runs. Despite losing early wickets, Bangladesh stayed in the hunt right till the end and Sri Lanka’s

The island nation looks set to give the nod to experienced players when deciding on their squad of 15 for the June event.

Former Finance Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa arrived in Sri Lanka from the USA this morning.

Highlighting that he had received complaints from senior public servants that MPs have been making unfair allegations against them, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today requested the MPs to refrain from criticizing these officers.

S.C. Muthukumarana was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane a short while ago

Despite Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil’s remarks that his son had informed the police of his intention to surrender over the investigations into the alleged assault of a woman, police clarified today that neither the suspect nor the Governor

Months ago, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended a friendly acknowledgement to Basil Rajapaksa in Parliament, signalling the relations between them, but his recent criticisms of Basil’s re-entry into the country have left many puzzled.

The members of the Essential Food Commodities and Traders Association yesterday raised concerns with Trade Minister Nalin Fernando about alleged frauds in getting approval by the Agriculture Ministry authorities to import items such as green gram, bl