Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa through his counsel today raised objections challenging the maintainability of the corruption case filed against him by Bribery Commission.

Trading hours of the Colombo Stock Exchange have been extended by a further half an hour with effect from November 1.

The HIV infection is now spreading among youth between 18 and 30 year-olds where 50 such cases have been reported during the first nine months of this year, Director of the National STD and AIDS Control Program Dr. Rasanjali Hettiarachchi said.

State minister of Indigenous medicine Sisira Jayakody said that a cabinet paper has been presented to legalize cannabis.

Ireland beat England by 5 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method, after rain interrupted their Super 12 match at the ICC Men’s World Cup 2022.

The government today approved Sri Lankan migrant workers to import electric vehicles at the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of up to 50% of the value of remittances they send to Sri Lanka through official channels from May 2022 to December 2

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was today released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court over a private plaint filed alleging that he is responsible for the country’s crippling economic crisis. Colombo Additional Magistrat

There are over 4,000 policemen in the Sri Lankan Police who are physically unfit to carry out their duties, IGP Chandana Wickramaratne has revealed.

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood says his team have what it takes to emerge from a tough group at the Twenty20 World Cup despite their loss to holders Australia.

Incredible pictures show two stallions fighting in a test of strength at a horse sanctuary, with their manes going wild as they duel. The series of images, taken at the Onaqui Wild Horse Sanctuary in Utah, capture a pair of stallions in the midst of

The Cabinet of Ministers have granted approval for a proposal made by Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Minister to sign a bilateral Civil Aviation agreement between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.

Former Test cricket Captain Hashan Thilakaratne, who tendered his resignation as SL women’s cricket team coach said that he has accepted the role of the Head Coach of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team with effect from November 1.

Sri Lankan born Ranil Jayawardena has resigned from his role as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ahead of a to-be-expected cabinet reshuffling following the appointment of the UK’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

LITRO Gas Lanka Limited has introduced a mobile application ’LITRO Home Delivery’, which makes it easy for local and overseas residents to receive gas cylinders.

The Central Bank yesterday confirmed that the government is embarking on the process towards reverse graduation so that the forex-starved.....

Galwewa Siridhamma Thera, an Inter-University Student Federation leader detained with the IUSF Convener Wasantha Mudalige for more than two months under the PTA was admitted to Colombo National Hospital yesterday following a serious illness.

The government had introduced a fresh regulation which enables civil prisoners to secure special accommodation in prisons by making a payment, the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) said.

The revenues and the profits of Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) soared after authorities implemented a cost-reflective pricing formula for fuel and....

A Central Bank survey has found that 57.9 percent of Sri Lanka adults are financially illiterate. Further, the findings imply....

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports reached US$ 10 billion in the first nine months of 2022 with September export income topping US$ 1 billion ....

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne today said he will table in Parliament shortly to amend the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities Law of 1975 to enable the publishing of assets and liabilities declared by the President, Prime Minis

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahuman today said no final decision has been made on his resignation from Parliament to contest as the SJB Mayoral candidate for Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

Due to a shortage of experienced male and female spa therapists in the country, the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority (SLTDA) has decided to grant permission for registered hotels to employ therapists from overseas, SLTDA Director General Upali

Australia romped to a victory against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup Super 12 Stage fixture in Perth, on Tuesday.

The Tissamaharama Magistrate Tharindu Sameera Silva today ordered the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) to conduct a prompt investigation into the incident where a group had harassed and abused animals at Yala National Park recently and also

There is a massive shortage of drugs which are used to treat cancer in hospitals and in other health institutions, the Government Pharmacists’ Society Chairman Ajith P. Thilakaratne said.

Charith Asalanka scored unbeaten 38 as Sri Lanka finished on 157/6 in their 20 overs in the Super 12 Stage match of the T20 World Cup 2022, against Australia.

People’s Protest against State Repression today engaged in a signature campaign to hand over a collective proposal to the government to take immediate action against the violation of fundamental rights of the protesters and demand the release of th

In his first speech as British prime minister, Rishi Sunak promised to unite the country and govern with “integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.”

The Wildlife Department has blacklisted the people who recently entered the Yala National Park and drove vehicles in manner that caused grave concern to the wild animals.