Sri Lankan film director Jagath Manuwarna has clinched the esteemed ’Best Director’ award in Asian Competition Section of the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).

Lohan Ratwatte has been sworn in before President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the State Minister of Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Those who visit Wellawatte beach have been adviced to be vigilant after a crocodile was spotted in the sea recently.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne who seemed to have taken a pro-government stand said IMF will declare Sri Lanka as a state which had come out of bankruptcy next month.

As part of its ongoing transformation, which aims to improve the company’s overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive market, Oman Air has announced several strategic changes to its network.

Somali Navy Abdi Warsame Osman has contacted the European Union Joint Operation Centre to secure the release of the Sri Lankans abducted by the Somali pirates, an official said.

Six fourth year students of the Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested for ragging a female student.

Renowned vocalist Chamara Weerasinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital has recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

The Bribery or Corruption Allegation Investigation Commission has issued a stern directive, setting a deadline for the submission of asset declarations from various high-profile figures, including the President, the Prime Minister, public servants, a

The remains of State Minister of Water Supply, Sanath Nishantha, who died in a car accident on the Colombo-Katunayake expressway, was cremated today (28) at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Rajakadalu. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

The International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted the ban that was imposed on Sri Lanka with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said.

The observation compartment of the train hired for the filming of a foreign movie derailed between Hatton and Kotagala railway stations this evening, the Railways Department said.

A gazette notification was issued today by the Transport Ministry amending the transport charges of parcels, goods, livestock etc. via train with effect from February 1.

The passenger ferry service between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna will be initiated on February 15, the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister said.

A special police contingent of 380 personnel has been deployed to provide ptotection during Late State Minister Sanath Nishantha Perera’s final rights.

The second term of the IMF review began with 110 commitments ‘pending’ on Sri Lanka’s IMF programme, with Sri Lanka and the IMF adding 75 new commitments to the programme, independent think-tank and research institution Verité Research said.

Following the national education policy, the Education Ministry is aiming to implement a single framework for the pre-childhood development of children between the ages of three and five in all preschools currently in operation, Education Minister Su

Police have been tasked with completely eradicating the underworld and narcotic drugs in the country by June 30, 2024, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

The number of cargo vessels arriving at the Colombo port has increased, further increasing the container operation capacity, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

A special traffic plan will be implemented from Tuesday (30) in a section of Galle Road for the rehearsal of the upcoming 76th Independence Day ceremony, the Police Media Division said.

The remains of State Minister of Water Supply, Sanath Nishantha, who died in a car accident on the Colombo-Katunayake expressway, will be cremated today (28) at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Rajakadalu.

Preparations for the 76th Independence Day celebration on February 4 are underway with the construction of structures at Galle Face. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to amplify the penalty for the offense of bribery aimed at influencing votes during an election.

The issuing of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) has not been interrupted or stopped, but necessary steps are being taken to prevent the obstacles and provide necessary facilities to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Finance State Minister

North Korea has fired several cruise missiles in waters off its east coast, South Korea’s military says.

The President’s Fund, under the auspices of the President and the guidance of the Secretary to the President, announced the extension and enhancement of the scholarship programme for the year 2021/2022, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

Two special gazettes issued by former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe have been cancelled by the current Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando.

There has been an increase in train derailments between 2000 to 2023, according to surveys conducted by the Railways Department.

Colombo Measures are being taken with the support of the Foreign Ministry and the Sri Lanka Navy to release the ’Lorenzo Putha 4’ - a Sri Lankan multi-day fishing trawler which was hijacked by Somali pirates yesterday, Director General of the Fis

Showers will occur today in the Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.