A 38-year-old man from Kekirawa has been arrested for allegedly raping his aunt, an elderly woman who was caring for her ailing brother.

The United States remains concerned over the potential impact of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill, which was passed yesterday without incorporating important inputs from key stakeholders, including civil society and tech companies who say that this l

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need for a sustainable solution and highlighted the importance of export-oriented strategies to overcome financial hurdles, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Sri Lanka star Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after a stellar 12 months.

Several Ministers and MPs visit the Ragama Hospital, where State Minister Sanath Nishantha was admitted after the fatal accident this morning (25). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited State Minister Sanath Nishantha’s residence in Colombo this morning, after learning of his sudden death.

A 38-year-old man and his 10-year-old son were killed while his wife was injured in a road accident in Labugala, Anamaduwa this morning.

The death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha is a great loss to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the party and to the people in the Puttalam, Urban Development and Housing, Chief Government Whip and Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

Four persons were injured when two tipper trucks collided head-on in the area between Mankulam and Kanagarayankulam on the Jaffna-Kandy A-9 main road, Mankulam Police said.

Devotees visiting the Gangaramaya Temple in view of the Duruthu Poya day today to engage in religious rituals and receive blessings. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The population of wild giant pandas in China has increased from around 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900, according to the latest announcement from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Thursday.

Nallathanniya police announced the implementation of a special security programme on Poya Day today to ensure the safety of Sri Pada pilgrims, the police said.

State Minister Sanath Nishantha and the police constable, who was his security officer, died in an accident on the Katunayake Expressway near Kandana early this morning.

Jagath Priyankara from the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna is to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha who met with a sudden death this morning.

Economic consequences of the Online Safety Bill should be considered by the government though there is a need for regulating social media, SJB MP Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

An amended Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday, despite calls from the opposition to delay the debating of the Bill and international organisations urging extensive revisions to be made. The final reading of the Bill however was

State Minister Sanath Nishantha and the police constable, who was his security officer, died in an accident on the Katunayake Expressway near Kandana early this morning.

The recently introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on used vehicles has inadvertently given rise to a black market within the industry. This, in turn, has led to an escalation in the market prices of used vehicles, adversely impacting the average citizens

The container throughput at the Port of Colombo experienced a modest recovery in 2023, rebounding from the effects of the economic crisis and political and social unrest of the preceding year.

Traditional dancers were seen performing during the Duruthu Perahera festival in Kelaniya, which was held last night. The event named ’’Duruthu Perahara’’ is celebrated annually in January with the participation of elephants, dancers, drummer

A couple of parents in Deegalla in Kuliyapitiya who went on a pilgrimage to Sri Padasthana to fulfil a vow leaving their three children all alone within closed doors were arrested today by the Kuliyapitiya police.

In the 12th match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Diamond Oval in Kimberley, Sri Lanka secured a commanding 77-run victory over Namibia, showcasing a blend of robust batting and incisive bowling.

Claiming that ’’Rattaran’’ was a nickname given to him in childhood, Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardane said he would resign if anyone proved that a police complaint had been made against him for snatching necklaces.

Following a court order, the buffet compartment of the Meenagaya inter-city express train running from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort has been temporarily sealed till February 8, the Railways Department said.

At least 39 people have been killed and nine injured in a fire that started in the basement of a shop in the Chinese city of Xinyu.

Refuting reports that there was a gold-plated camel in his daughter’s house, former President Maithripala Sirisena told Parliament that only a personal gift given by the Emir of Qatar was kept at the said residence.

Amidst criticism from tech industry giants such as Google, Yahoo, and Amazon, Parliament approved the contentious Online Safety Bill, a piece of legislation perceived by some as draconian and a potential threat to freedom of expression.

An elephant bathing at the pond in front of the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya before the beginning of the final procession. A procession known as “the Duruthu Perahera” is held on the pre-full moon poya day of the month of Duruthu (January)

An alms giving ceremony was held today at the Buddhist Ladies College, Colombo premises for 70 Bhikkhunis. The ceremony was held in line with the 70th commomoration of the school. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association (ACEPA) has decided to increase the price of a locally produces egg by Rs. 3 after the increase in the standard value-added tax (VAT) rate from 15% to 18% from January 1.