Coinciding with World Environment Day, another phase of the “Wanaspathi” National Programme, dedicated to protecting elephant habitats and wildlife across Sri Lanka is scheduled to be implemented, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.

Claiming that he is prepared to take action against any moves to destroy Buddhism even within the Buddhist clergy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government will amend the the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance to establish Buddh

The Irrigation Department has commenced permanent rehabilitation work on the Uma Ela Great Irrigation Project at a cost of Rs. 228.6 million, aiming to provide long-term relief to farmers and strengthen agricultural activities in the region.

A new species of spiny mouse has been discovered in Sri Lanka’s Puwakpitiya Valley in the Dumbara (Knuckles) Mountain Range, adding to the island’s rich record of endemic biodiversity.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her message marking Eid-ul-Adha or the Hajji Festival, called on all citizens to rise above differences and work together in unity and solidarity to build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Eid al-Adha message issued today, called on citizens to embrace the values of peace, brotherhood and sacrifice while highlighting the importance of unity and compassion in a world affected by conflict and di

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, paving the way for an immediate di

Water levels in most major rivers across the country remain at normal levels despite prevailing showery conditions, the Irrigation Department said.

The US military has carried out new strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.

Showers and thundershowers are expected to continue across several parts of the country today, with fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm likely in parts of the south-western region, the Meteorology Department said.

Oil prices jumped about 2% in early Thursday trading after ​Reuters reported fresh U.S. strikes overnight on an Iranian ‌military site, escalating tensions even as Washington and Tehran negotiate to end their three-month conflict.

True community service goes beyond temporary relief and instead builds lasting systems for future generations. This principle guided Project Flowing Hope, a multi-phase infrastructure initiative implemented by the Rotaract Club of Kandy in collaborat

Sri Lanka’s new cricket coach Gary Kirsten has delivered a strong message to school coaches telling them to be responsible for producing players and not bask in the number of wins.

Sri Lanka Rugby has named a strong 12-member touring squad for the Howard Hinton Sevens Tournament in France, as the national sevens outfit looks to gain valuable international exposure against top European opposition.

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has raised concerns over a serious procedural lapse following an accident between Mirigama and Ambepussa, where an S9 power set train engine reportedly collided with a mini excavator engaged in

A controversy has erupted over alleged fund and donation collections at Thurstan College, Colombo, with a parents’ union claiming the school has been requesting dry rations and school supplies from parents despite the government’s stance that sch

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has called for urgent reforms within the Buddhist monastic order, warning that the Buddha Sasana is facing increasingly serious challenges that require a structured and long-term response.

The Excise Department has announced that all liquor stores across the island will remain closed on May 30 and 31 in view of the 2026 Vesak Festival.

Forty-two out of the 64 laboratories under the Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department (MUSSD) are currently not functioning properly, officials were informed at a progress review meeting held at the department in Homagama.

It has been revealed that fabricated news content using the name, photographs, and video footage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is being widely circulated on social media platforms, alongside the unauthorized use of official logos of variou

Some 40 Opposition MPs have called for a select committee to look into the fluctuation of the rupee and to review the powers given to the Central Bank, it was revealed.

A Singapore court sentenced Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, but the entrepreneur said the ruling was “procedural,” denied wrongdoing and that he plan

A train engine operating between Mirigama and Ambepussa was involved in an accident on Tuesday after colliding with a mini excavator engaged in signal maintenance work along the railway line.

Two foreign passengers have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs after they were allegedly caught attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes through the Green Channel at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airpo

The inauguration ceremony of the second phase of the third section of the Central Expressway Project, covering the Rambukkana to Galagedara stretch, is scheduled to be held on Friday (29) at the Galagedara Public Stadium.