Sialkot Bar has decided not to appear on behalf of the culprits involved in the torture and murder of Sri Lankan Priyantha Kumara the sources from Pakistan said.

Receiving two doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be made mandatory by early next year, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

ICTA will conduct a one-day roadshow in the Western region in collaboration with the Ministry of Technology, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRCSL), Telecommunications Partners, and Industry partners, a statement from it said.

Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi Thursday said the Ulema and religious scholars and other segment of society would observe ‘day of condemnation’ today (Friday) to conde

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has got worse while the government has fallen out with both China and India, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said

A large stock of contraband cigarettes worth of Rs.630,000, which had been smuggled into the country from Dubai as chocolates was seized by the police at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening

A group of SJB MPs including Mujibur Rahuman, Hector Appuhamy and J C Alawathuwala yesterday visited the Litro Gas Company to inquire about present situation in terms of gas cylinder distribution in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Commander of Sri Lankan Army General Shavendra Silva is expected to attend the last rites of CDS General Bipin Rawat in New Delhi on Friday.

There are 1,374 waste disposal sites in the Kelani River area from Seethawaka to Peliyagoda, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said

The government has decided not to import any vehicles into the country and not to admit any new staff appointments for next year, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa said

The booster dose (Pfizer) will be administered to individuals above 30 years of age from tomorrow (10) in the city of Colombo, Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge said today.

Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris welcomed the announcement of the donation of US$ 100,000 by the business community in Sialkot and payment of monthly salary of Priyantha Kumara to his widow and children.

The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) will no longer be in operation as it has been converted to Operation Center for Green Agriculture with effect from today (09).

The Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Fabrizio Falzi called on Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters.

Action at the high scoring Lanka Premier League encounter between Dambulla Giants and Colombo Stars, which Dambulla Giants emerged victors by 18 runs. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

As the New Year draws closer, people are seen shopping in Colombo city. Pictures show vendors have put up stalls in Pettah and the shoppers are gathered to make their purchases for the New Year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has unanimously decided to go for a massive trade union action soon if the Railways Department fails to provide proper solutions to many issues faced by the station m

Pakistani national Malik Adnan, who received the highest bravery award from his Prime Minister Imran Khan for shielding Priyantha Kumara from the unruly mob in Sialkot last Friday, revealed yesterday that Priyantha was unaware of what was written in

Former Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda has been appointed as the new Governor of the North Western Province.

The United Bhumiputra Front (UBF) today handed over a letter to the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka containing several demands, including protection of foreign workers in Pakistan following the recent murder of a Sri Lankan in Pakistan. Pix by

Whilst stating that Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have dropped to approximately US $ 1.5 billion ($ 1587 million), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe today said there are certain groups engaged in drug trafficking and arms rackets who are o

A writ petition filed by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe seeking an order to stay the operation of finding and recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to probe incidents of political victimization has been fixed

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has apologised for going clubbing after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 case.

The committee appointed by the President to look into gas explosions has revealed that there has been a change of content in gas cylinders lately, State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna told Parliament yesterday.

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing Christmas trees and other decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A ship loaded with 20,000 tons of fertilizer from Shandong-based producer Seawin Biotech meant for export to Sri Lanka is on its way back after failing to reach any constructive agreement with Sri Lanka, despite relentless efforts to solve the disput

Necessary decisions will be made after evaluating the recommendations of WHO and steps taken by other countries to face the new COVID variant, Omicron, the Health Ministry said.

A 37-year-old man who was arrested by the Piliyandala Police on charges of possessing drugs has died after swallowing methamphetamine also known as ICE, police said.

The gemstone weighing 510 kg unearthed in Ratnapura a few months ago, was confirmed to be a star sapphire cluster following tests conducted by the Gübelin Gem Lab in Switzerland, State Minister Lohan Ratwatte said today.

The Opposition today raised concerns that the agreement which the government has signed with New Fortress Energy pertaining to the Yugadanavi power plant has not been presented in parliament as promised by Power and Renewable Energy Minister Gamini L