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.

The 10th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) departed Sri Lanka early this morning (06 February), to assume duties at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

The trade unions representing the health sector will not hesitate to resume the suspended strike tomorrow (06) if the scheduled meeting with the Finance Ministry officials did not provide a satisfactory solution.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Gayantha Karunathileke said he attended the state ceremony to distribute land to the poor following an official invitation he had received from President Ranil Wickremeisnghe.

A total of 56,541 suspects have been arrested during the 50-day period spanning from December 17 last year as part of the ongoing anti-drug operation ’Yukthiya’ conducted island-wide.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Australia on an official visit on Thursday, a spokesman from the President’s office said.

With the top players currently involved in the ongoing BPL and the talented youngsters participating in the U19 World Cup, there’s a sense of waiting and wondering about the team’s next steps.

The NPP delegation led by its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake met India’s Foriegn Secretary Vinay Mohan at the Taj Mansingh Hotel last night, party sources said.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka will soon likely adopt the Singaporean method to implement house detention for suspects who are charged with minor offenses.

Amidst concerns by the industry stakeholders about the possible impact on digital economy, the government has already worked out fresh amendments to be incorporated into the recently introduced Online Safety Act.

In a distressing incident, Kumudini Sandya Kumari Seneviratne, a Sri Lankan housemaid who sought employment in Saudi Arabia, is currently battling severe abuse and torture at the hands of her employer. The harrowing tale unfolds in the Mundalama area

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.

At least 10 police personnel were killed and six others injured in a pre-dawn attack on Monday by militants on a police station in northwest Pakistan, police said, as violence escalated ahead of general elections this week.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry marked a resounding start to the new year by receiving more than 200,000 international visitors throughout the month of January.

The Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) yesterday accused the female medical officer in charge of Welikada prison of allowing VIPs who were imprisoned, to enjoy life inside the Prison Hospital.

The credit card activity, which remained anemic for a prolonged period, appears to have broken its trend and set off to potentially a robust run of spending in the period ahead.

Sri Lanka expects to attract about US$5 billion in foreign funds in the next two years once it is able to finalise the restructuring of its overseas debt, the country’s foreign minister said on Monday (Feb 5).

The Criminal Investigation Department arrested a 46-year-old suspect in connection with the incident of setting fire to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence on 09 July 2022.

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake met India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval this afternoon, party sources said.

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Australian First Class Cricketer Craig Howard as the National Spin Bowling Coach.

Justifying his earlier verbal attack on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa, the party Chairman Sarath Fonseka said he did not have any other option but to voice his grievances in public when the party higher-ups are making unilatera

Human Rights activist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa was released on a personal bail of Rs. 25,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

It transpired before Colombo High Court that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie has requested the Bribery Commission to withdraw the indictment filed against him on corruption charges.