The ’Power to the People-System Change’ organization (YOUTH FOR CHAnge*) today staged a protest in Maharagama today over several demands, including bringing down the prices of essential goods and releasing the activists arrested during the Aragal

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has agreed to reduce tax on sanitary pads and the gazette notification in that regard would be published soon, State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe said today.

The certificates issued by the Examinations Department under the one-day service programme are not compulsory for submitting applications to the University Grant Commission (UGC), Examinations Department Commissioner general L.M.D Dharmasena said.

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply D

The first consignment from an Australian donation totaling AUD22 million (approximately USD15 million) has arrived in Sri Lanka and will soon be distributed to those most affected by the ongoing economic crisis.

Not only in the country, but the government had also taken actions to suppress expressing opinions even in the parliament, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List MP G. L. Peiris said.

The Colombo High Court today commenced recording evidence from the prosecution witnesses in a corruption case filed against two accused including former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon.

The Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday launched their Group Environmental Agenda 2030 ‘Haritha Mehewara’, a long-term commitment to protect and conserve the island’s critically endangered endemic species through necessary actions and interventions. P

Arguments flared up in Parliament over the request made by Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella who wanted the details of the staff level agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tabled in the House.

Three officials, including the President’s doctor, joined the official delegation along with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II held at Westminster Abbey in Britain, the President’s Media Division (PMD) c

While highlighting Sri Lanka enjoys a free education policy from grade one to university level, the Education Ministry sought the support of the representatives of the Gates Foundation to increase the technical capacity of selected public schools by

The Malaysian Cabinet has agreed to bring in 10,000 migrant workers from Sri Lanka, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Saravanan.

Four persons including a 16-year-old boy had died in three separate homicides reported in Galgamuwa, Gampaha and Mutur last night.

While bringing the country’s export economy to its maximum level, the government is paying more attention to the industrial sector by reducing imports and increasing import substitution production.

A motor vehicle crashed with a train injuring a woman on board at Pangiriwatta railway station at Delkanda, Nugegoda this morning, police said.

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahesh Theekshana of the Sri Lanka Army had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage yesterday.

The delegation, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe flew to Britain to attend the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II returned to the island and touched down at the Katunayake International Airport this morning.

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) is on the path to reach the revenue target of Rs.715 billion set for the year in the budget 2022, which is in line.....

September 21, today is observed as Zero Emissions Day, which has become a worldwide movement aimed at ending the burning of fossil fuels for 24 hours on that day.

Even after the jumbo hikes in the fuel prices a couple of months ago to bring energy prices to cover full cost and to cut losses at the Ceylon.....

Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando yesterday requested the Indians living in Sri Lanka to spread the message across that Sri Lanka is a very safe country.

’My Body Is Mine’ an English children’s story book by Dr. Nuwan Thotawatta was launched recently. Awareness and learning are considered the best approaches to stop child abuse. Imparting this knowledge to children at an early age is not an easy

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

A group of monks, priests and nuns today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station against the increased electricity tariff. The religious leaders claimed that they were unable to pay the bills and would not pay the bills. Pix by Waruna W

People will only be getting their relief for essential commodities promised by the government, after their death, All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) Chief Asela Sampath said.

Following controversy over grounded aircraft by its government, Aeroflot has announced that it will resume services to Sri Lanka.

The Bribery Commission today alleged that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Gampaha district Parliamentarian Milan Jayatilleka has exerted undue influence on a key witness in the bribery case.

In the appointment of the next batch of Cabinet ministers, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to consider its district leaders and those who served in the previous Cabinet, a party official said.

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

A special press conference was held by the Independent Members of Parliament this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana