The Colombo High Court today ordered to release three accused including popular Sri Lankan racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa in connection with an indictment filed against them for allegedly defrauding a Japanese national to the tune of US$ 600,000 i

The Court of Appeal today directed the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration to submit documents relating to the citizenship of State Minister Diana Gamage.

The reference made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on certain monks as ‘ Sivuru Dagatha Batto‘ became a point of a cross talk in Parliament today, with Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa identifying it as an insult to all members of Buddhi

The Foreign Ministry is faced with severe financial and staff shortage at present, where only 84 individuals have been recruited to diplomatic service during the past ten years, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasooriya said today.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it is interested in investing in renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that after helping Sri Lanka with currency swap, many countries communicated with her to get the same kind of assistance from Bangladesh.

A total of 06 Officers and 366 Other Ranks of the 50 A, B, C, D, E and F batches of the Commando Regiment (CR) who underwent rigorous training that spanned 18 months at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) finally showcased their exceptio

The Government has allocated a sum of LKR 4.2 billion from the 2023 Budget for the development of sports in the country. This is a tremendous boost for the upliftment of sports in Sri Lanka despite the current financial crisis in the country, Sports

The Committee on Public Finance has stressed the need for setting up a casino regulatory body. The matter was discussed at the meeting of the committee which was held at the Parliamentary complex during the weekend.

State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath said the proposed Data Protection Authority to prevent irregularities in digitization would be established next year under Data Protection Authority Act passed in parliament this year.

If Sri Lanka misses the December target, which now appears to be bit of a stretch, the country could still activate the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rescue package to unlock US$ 2.9 billion over a four-year span as very good progress is being ma

The new Central Bank Act will soon see passage through the Cabinet and Parliament as the final draft remains ready as part of a broader package of things to be met as prior actions required to unlock the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal to pull

The power cut schedule for tomorrow (28) and Tuesday (29) for two hours and twenty minutes was announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

There is no risk of another major surge of COVID 19 in Colombo City, Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council ,( CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijeyamuni said.

While recognising the rights and sentientness of elephants in the country, the Court of Appeal on Friday (25) issued an interim orders preventing the release of elephants back to their original claimants who are suspected of having committed offences

Laws similar to those of Singapore would be implemented to suppress the contraband trade of drugs and narcotics, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon said.

At least 14 teacher trainees of the Ruhuna National College of Education in Akmeemana had been injured in a clash between two groups of trainees last night.

The 1,260 sq. km Yala National Park will be expanded by another 27,185 hectares following the step taken by the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation to designate the Lunugamwehera National Park as a wildlife zone belonging to the Yala Nationa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP J. C. Alawathuwela has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the party.

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne along with the President Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne attended all-night pirith chanting and alms giving ceremonies held at the Welisara Naval complex. The meritorious event

The first National Kiddoree, organized by the Sri Lanka Scout Association, was held yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Although the maximum number of inmates that can be held in the prisons across the island is about 13,200, the prisons across the country are currently accommodating twice the maximum capacity, Prisons Department said.

The world’s longest-serving president has won re-election in Equatorial Guinea to continue presiding over his authoritarian regime.

The organisers of the six-year old Abu Dhabi T10 League are planning to expand their reach to five different locations around the world.

Chairman of the Public Finance Committee Dr. Harsha de Silva has instructed the Finance and Trade Ministry to calculate and give the final price at which an egg could be sold.

While rejecting reports circulating on social media, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela stated that the electricity bill received for the Sri Dalada Maligawa was paid using the facility provided by the chairman of the Public U

Sri Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament has been played without the approval of the Sports Ministry, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said.

From next week, it will be mandatory for all government officers to report to work according to the recommended dress code as per the institution’s policies, the Public Administration Ministry said.

The government has decided to implement the law against people who come to Sri Lanka as air passengers for the purpose of smuggling gold articles unnecessarily, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

There is a new trend of increasing use of synthetic drugs known as ’’ICE’’ (methamphetamine crystals) among schoolchildren, the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) said.