The Seychelles Supreme Court has convicted a Sri Lankan national to a fine of SCR 550,000 ($41,000) after being found guilty of illegally fishing in the island nation’s territorial waters, the police said on Wednesday.

After facing severe criticism on social media for the remarks by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesman Noel Priyantha, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has extended an apology on behalf of both the Ministry and the CEB.

Sri Lanka’s T20 captain lashed out at the umpiring during the third and final T20I against Afghanistan at Palekelle on Wednesday, claiming that a missed no ball call in the final over influenced his team’s three-run defeat.

Sri Lanka and Iran are exploring the possibility of expanding trade in oil bypassing the U.S. sanctions, an informed source said.

The Central Bank announced yesterday its intention to shift focus on inflation from the near term to medium term, citing the latter’s greater relevance for the decision-making processes.

Sri Lanka’s inflation expanded by 6.5 percent year-on-year in January, as the prices rose across almost all categories from the one-off impact from the higher Value Added Tax and supply chain disruptions caused by the weather-related conditions.

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.

The importance of preserving mother languages were stressed today with the revelation that 43 percent of the 7,000 languages in the world have become endangered.

Amid the ’Yukthiya Operation’ crackdown in the Western Province, there has been a concerning trend of drug addicts increasingly turning to pharmaceutical drugs as alternative sources due to the shortage of heroin, ice, or cannabis and the authori

The new proposal on the electricity tariff revision aims to reduce the electricity tariffs increased in October last year, which included 18 percent for the domestic category, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

The Meteorology Department today issued a ‘Caution’ level heat warning for some places in North-Western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Moneragala District.

Justifying the recent remark he had made in Mumbai that Sri Lanka is a part of India, Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando told Parliament today that Sri Lanka is indebted to the South Asian giant.

The government must reduce the price of special arrack (Gal arrack) before the New Year for the common man to take a booze, State Minister Chamara Sampath said today.

Spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Noel Priyantha, stirred a controversy during a recent television programme by suggesting that children should resort to studying using oil lamps if necessary, citing the precedent set by previous gene

In response to the recent upheaval at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) raised deep concern over the events that transpired on the premises.

A government MP said today that Sri Lanka should not be subjected to Indianisation, claiming that he was against the Indian rupee being used in Sri Lanka and to provide Sri Lankan airports to Indian investors.

An Assistant Lecturer of the Colombo University who was knocked down by a lorry at Wickremesnghe Pura Junction in Battaramulla succumbed to her injuries on admission to the National Hospital in Colombo.

Hollywood star Jason Momoa, best known for his role in the movie Aquaman, congratulated Sri Lanka after the island was declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of its vital efforts to rebuild and restore the mangrove ecosystems.

Security has been tightened in the Jharkhand capital after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to disrupt the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi, officials said.

The National Resources Protection Movement (NRPM) staged a protest in Colombo today against the government’s moves to privatize several public institutions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Opposition MP Udaya Gammanpila today presented to Parliament a private member’s bill, the 22nd Ammendment to the Constitution through which he seeks to take away the police powers of the Provincial Councils.

Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy effective from 16th January by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Members of both the Government and the Opposition are up in arms against the recent salary hike granted to the employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

A protest took place outside the Health Ministry in Colombo, led by B Pharma (Hons) graduates demanding job appointments and addressing various other grievances. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Steps will be taken to suspend the powers of the Parate execution law for a certain period for the purpose of protecting the small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Sri Lanka sent a new restructuring proposal to dollar bondholders through its adviser Lazard as the South Asian nation seeks to complete overhauling its defaulted debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

A procession (perahera) was held last night to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of the late pioneer of Ananda Sastralaya, Kotte. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Colombo Lotus Tower will be illuminated in red on February 22 as a mark of respect for and awareness on World Encephalitis Day, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited said.

International Mother Language Day was marked in Colombo today with a ceremony organized by the High Commission of Bangladesh, the Education Ministry and Sri Lanka Scouts Association. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, External Affairs Minister A

A total of 1,184,423 three-wheelers are currently registered in Sri Lanka and the Transport Ministry is to implement a pilot project to popularize the registration and use of electric vehicles as a basic activity in relation to the e-mobility policy.