A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sri Lanka and Russia to enhance technical and investment cooperation aimed at improving Sri Lanka’s railway services.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando revealed that a total of 178,000 vehicles have been imported by the end of April this year.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today questioned the absence of statements from two crucial witnesses connected to the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena.

Sri Lanka has launched an ambitious drive to attract global investment into the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects, with authorities aiming to position the country as a regional hub for clean energy production and exports.

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that farmers will receive compensation of up to Rs. 100,000 per hectare for crop damage caused by recent heavy rains during the ongoing Yala season.

Siyapath Sasindu Wickremeratne, on a report submitted by the Sri Lanka Police, today ordered all state and private banks in the country to individually furnish reports on bank accounts maintained by the mother of the underaged girl allegedly raped by

A coordinated capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening national action against forced labour got underway yesterday (18) with the launch of a three-day workshop at the National Plantation Management Institute in Athurugiriya.

A Daily Mirror report on May 19 titled ‘Rupee value slides against major currencies’ created a debate in Parliament with a question whether Members of Parliament (MPs) should make comments on what is published by the media.

The Agriculture Department has launched a special programme aimed at increasing Sri Lanka’s annual honey production from 50 metric tons to 200 metric tons, Director General of Agriculture Dr. Thushara Wickramarachchi said.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who has departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) 2026 Board of Governors Meeting, is also schedul

A consignment of 14.562 kilos of Kush was seized and two Sri Lankan passengers arrested in their attempt to smuggle it into the country through the Green Channel at the Bandaranaike International airport last morning.

An accused indicted with murder was found guilty and sentenced to death by Anuradhapura Predecessor High Court Judge Lakmali Hewawasam.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging his administration’s continued support for their rights.

The government has issued a new circular to regulate all programmes organised for the upcoming Vesak season, including Vesak zones and Dansals, with authorities banning activities considered inappropriate for the religious festival.

A 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu died after getting caught in a tussle between two captive elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district on Monday, officials said.

The tender process has begun to purchase a fleet of 16 double cabs, 84 other cabs and 181 motorbikes for the Department of Wildlife, Minister of Environment Dhammika Patabendi told Parliament today.

The ongoing case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child has caused significant public concern across Sri Lanka.

The 17th National War Heroes Commemoration ceremony to honor military personnel who sacrificed their lives to liberate the motherland from decades of terrorism, is scheduled to commence today at 3:00 PM at the Ranaviru Memorial in Battaramulla under

The Supreme Court has held that Clauses 22 and 34 of the Financial Transaction Reporting Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today.

A California jury has tossed out Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that, because of the ultimate sacrifices made by the armed forces, the nation remains a single, undivided country.

A gang that allegedly laid wire traps across roads and robbed motorcyclists of their cash and jewellery at Boraketiiya on the Padukka-Wataraka-Boraketiiya Road was caught by residents and handed over to the Meegoda Police in the early hours of yester

Taking a swipe at the Government over the death of former Srilankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena , the joint Opposition yesterday alleged that a certain official of the Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or

Health experts have warned of a possible rise in waterborne diseases in the coming weeks as floodwaters from minor flooding in several affected areas begins to recede under the prevailing rainy conditions.

In the wake of the Sri Lankan rupee depreciating rapidly against major international currencies, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said the exchange rate decline could not be used as the sole criterion to determine the status of the econ

US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as ’’serious negotiations are now taking place’’.

National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Namal Rajapaksa has criticised the government, stating that if war heroes had not ended the war, the current President would not have been able to freely visit Jaffna, but would instead have had t

At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC.

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launched its revamped official website along with a new Common Website Platform for Sri Lanka Missions abroad at a ceremony held on 18 May 2026 at the Ministry’s Main Conference Hall.