A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday released six Indian fishermen who were arrested on Jan 22 on charges of poaching in the territorial waters of the island nation.

Indicating that there is a division within the party, a group of SJB MPs walked out of the chamber when President Ranil Wickremesinghe began his speech, while some remained.

Daily Mirror, Colombo, Tuesday, February 7, 2024-The government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his Policy Statement in Parliament today.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Parliament Complex for the ceremonial opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament today.

A motion has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the registration of the National People’s Power (NPP) as a political party by the National Election Commission.

Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Daya Sandagiri obtained membership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from party leader Sajith Premadasa a shortwhile ago.

Chile’s former President Sebastian Pinera, a billionaire tycoon who twice held the South American nation’s top job, has died in a helicopter crash, his office said in a statement.

The 25 images in the running for this year’s People’s Choice Award received a record number of votes, with over 75,000 wildlife photography and nature fans from around the world casting their ballots to name Nima this year’s winner. (Daily Mail

Due to the ongoing financial crisis and import restrictions, the government announced yesterday that it would be impossible to import vehicles for a considerable period of time.

In response to the ongoing investigations pertaining to the substandard Immunoglobulin scandal, the medical fraternity questions the sluggish move by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to look into the role of the National Medicines Regulato

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was remanded till February 15 over the controversial human immunoglobulin procurement scandal, has been granted permission to attend today’s Parliamentary session, the Prisons spokesman said.

Death had become a costly affair for Colombo city dwellers as the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has increased the charges for a grave (two square feet) to Rs 180,000.

Consumer food manufacturers are experiencing a gradual increase in profit margins as raw material and ingredient prices decline...

The National People’s Power (NPP) delegation led by leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake headed for Gujarat, the home base of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday after the conclusion of their second day of the Indian tour, Daily Mirror learns

Sri Lanka’s aspirations to become a maritime hub are facing setbacks due to delays in ratifying crucial maritime conventions and updating national legislation, according to a prominent maritime law expert.

With the advent of dry weather conditions and insufficient rainfall in hydro catchment areas, thermal power generation has risen to 57 percent, leading to a reduction in hydropower generation, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) s

Speculations have arisen regarding the provision of outside food exclusively for former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella during his detention, prompting clarification from the Prisons Department.

Mohsin Naqvi’s candidacy was put forward by the Patron PCB, caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, alongside Mustafa Ramdey

Criticizing State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody whom she said had falsely claimed that he had submitted papers to the cabinet to seek approval for getting foreign investors for cannabis plantation, State Minister Diana Gamage said s

While going against the circular issued by the Education Ministry, a school ’Keheliya Rambukwella Primary School’ had been named in Kundasale in Kandy by the name of former Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, and this name should be remove

In the wake of the constructive discussions held with the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, health sector trade unions have opted to defer their scheduled strike by one week, originally slated for February 7.

The Sri Lankan government is currently engaged in discussions to establish free trade agreements (FTAs) with India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and China by the end of 2024, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Amidst questions raised over NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India for discussions, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed Dissanayake’s Indian visit, signaling a potential shift in the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’s (JVP) stance on I

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today said he has no authority to accept or reject any amendments from anyone including the Supreme Court to the Online Safety Act and that the sole authority of such exercise is vested with Parliament.

These are some of the scenes captured by stunning winning and shortlisted National and Regional entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

The gazette notification on the resignation of Minister of Environment Keheliya Rambukwella has been issued.

At least one person was killed following an explosion at a scrap metal collecting shop at Madola in Avissawella this afternoon, Police said.

Refuting claims by State Minister Diana Gamage that Cabinet approval has been granted to cultivate Cannabis for export, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane said no such decision has been taken to cultivate Cannabis.

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who is in prison has tendered his resignation from the position of Environment Minister to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Following the decision to initiate raids targeting the sale of underweight bread in bakeries, bakery owners in the Kalutara district have decided to increase the selling price of a loaf of bread.