A total of 372 Officers and 7,127 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their respective next rank in view of the 73rd anniversary of the Army by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the recommendation of Army Commander Lieutenant Gene

The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others over another corruption case filed against them by the Bribery Commission.

A writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents was today fixed for tomorrow (11) by Court of Appeal.

Prison officials at the Welikada recovered a mobile phone in possession with Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, who was remanded over alleged financial fraud.

A 56-year-old woman died and six others injured when a jeep in which they were travelling crashed with a van, between the Athurugiriya and Kadawatha sections of the Southern Expressway early this morning.

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil man swam about seven nautical miles in the Palk Strait and reached Dhanushkodi on Sunday.

The four-day ‘Colombo Stamp Show 2022’organised by the Philatelic Bureau of the Postal Department was held from October 6 to 9. A special stamp and a first day cover were released to commemorate ‘World Post Day’ yesterday which was the final

An event to remember those who died in the strugle (Aragalaya) was held yesterday near the Buddha statue at the Vihara Mahadevi Park. The Citizens of People’s Struggle organized the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Anoji de Silva was reappointed as Chairperson of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), at the seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM), as per the provisions of the constitution.

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the most senior automotive association in South Asia, has raised serious concerns about the importation of used electric vehicles to Sri Lanka.

Certain Sri Lankan banks might have to be infused with fresh capital after the conclusion of what the officials call a “diagnostic study” launched into big banks to assess the extent of the implications coming from higher provisions made for loss

Pushing back on growing calls by many to cut rates to ease the pain on households and businesses and thereby kick start growth in the economy, the Central Bank last week defended its tight monetary policy as necessary until it s

Tourism industry stakeholders are in full gear to host the overflow of fans coming into the FIFA World Cup 2022 that will take place in Doha in November.

A tense situation was reported at the Galle Face Green today when the police took action to evict the people who had gathered to commemorate the people who died due to various reasons while being involved in the Aragalaya.

Prior to the next election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he intends to reduce the number of council members for local government bodies (Pradeshiya Sabhas, Municipal Councils, Urban Councils) from 8000 to 4000 and also implement the Jana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be taught as a subject from year 10, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has issued 700,733 passports in the first nine months of this year, Deputy Controller of Immigration and Emigration Piyumi Bandara said.

Former Deputy Minister and one time SLFP Youth Wing Leader Erick Weerawardane joined the JVP-led Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) in Kandy over the weekend.

Former minister Udaya Gammanpila lodged a complaint at the CID denying any connection with alleged fraudster Thilini Priyumali and requested the Department to launch an inquiry in this regard.

The management of the Norochcholai thermal power complex is hopeful that the ongoing repairs to the boiler at the second generator of the complex could be completed in less than ten days.

A public interest litigation has been filed in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to disclose the details of the Agreements entered with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the parliament.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapakse has been appointed as the chairman of the ‘National Council Sub-Committee for Identifying Priorities in Formulating Short, Medium and Long Term Policies’ recommended by the SLPP.

An underaged couple was taken into custody in their wedding ceremonial dress by Angulana police this morning during a raid on a reception hall in Saurupura area.

With a written assurance from the Public Utilities pCommission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) the decision to conduct a non-violent protest at temples has been withdrawn, Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera said.

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven Walawahenunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said a large group of politicians were obstructing the plans of President Ranil Wickeremesinghe and pulling him by his leg.

An illicit liquor brewer who forced two underaged boys to drink alcoholic beverage, was arrested by Oyamaduwa police during a raid on the banks of Oyamaduwa tank.

Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Pandukabaya Aluwihare PC took oath as the Acting Chief Justice before President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Devotees at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo are seen taking part in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Western Province South Crime Division has arrested a 64-year-old woman in connection with the murder of a father and son, which took place 31 years ago, police said.

Mahela Jayawardena, former Sri Lankan captain and was one of the finest batters in the cricketing world, joined the Sri Lanka T20 squad in Australia on Friday, as the team prepares to take up the challenge in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, w