Responding to certain reports claiming that (Samagi Jana Balawegaya) SJBers are to join the government, National Organiser of the party Tissa Attanayake said today that some are being wooed to join the government to cover up its failures.

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended today’s session on a mixed note, with both indices fluctuating within a narrow range as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Iran–USA negotiations and rising global commodi

The Cabinet Subcommittee has taken steps to provide permanent solutions to long-standing land issues faced by residents in the Welimada, Uva Paranagama and Hali Ela Divisional Secretariat divisions due to the Uma Oya project.

A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday.

The National Hospital Galle has refuted reports claiming a shortage of stents at the hospital, following statements made by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

Bangladesh secured their first win of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle with a commanding victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Mirpur.

An explosion in a busy market in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least nine people and wounded 30, according to emergency workers and a medical official.

A rise in dengue patients has been reported across the country compared to last year, the National Dengue Control Unit said.

The Meteorology Department has forecast continued rainy conditions across the island over the next few days due to the influence of a low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka.

The magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was held today before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena.

The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry has continued its islandwide crackdown on drivers using dangerous drugs, with seven individuals detected during a special operation held at the Kadawatha bus stand today (12).

The Supreme Court directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to bar a Professor attached to the University of Peradeniya from receiving any appointment, whether paid, unpaid or honorary, in any university or academic institution under its purvie

The Al Mubarak National School Scout Group in Malwana held its New Scouts Investiture Ceremony on Sunday (10) at the school premises with the participation of students, parents, and invited guests.

Sri Lanka has launched a drive to attract local and foreign investors to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as part of efforts to revive the aviation sector and boost economic growth in the country’s south.

Two more suspects arrested for allegedly arranging sureties for former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was granted bail while in remand custody over the procurement of a fleet of ten aircraft for SriLankan Airlines

The Ambalantota Police have launched an investigation following a brutal homicide committed last night.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from 12 to 15 May 2026 on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, the Minis

A well-known rest house in Ratnapura and three rice-selling shops have been fined by the Ratnapura Magistrate’s Court for selling essential items above the approved prices.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the law will be implemented against anyone, while stressing that everyone must abide by the law irrespective of their positions.

TVK chief Vijay’s astrologer Thiru Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel has been appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

The four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed following the rapid spread of a viral fever among students, will reopen tomorrow (13), Southern Province Education Secretary Nishan Pathirana said.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has expressed concern over reports that journalists and social activists visiting Delmar Estate in Ragala were allegedly threatened and intimidated.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Animals Act No. 29 of 1958 to expand the definition of “animal” by including pigs, goats and sheep in addition to cattle and cows.

The Cabinet has approved the awarding of seven construction contracts for Phase 2 of Section 3 of the Central Expressway Project from Rambukkana to Galagedara.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa departed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement for nearly two hours.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was summoned before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), expressed confidence in the proceedings as he arrived to provide a statement.

A 46- year old man spending Sunday night at a lodge with a woman had developed a sudden illness and died on admission to Mahiyangane hospital.

A landslide triggered by the Ditwah cyclone last year has become active once again as a result of the ongoing rainy weather which has hit Watawala in the Badulla district, authorities said yesterday.

Police have issued a warning to property owners over the increasing use of rented houses, apartments and commercial buildings for illegal activities, including organised crime and online financial fraud.