Investigations have revealed that the group allegedly used WhatsApp messages, mobile location sharing, and coded identities such as “Trump” and “Putin,” along with images of the U.S. and Russian presidents, to coordinate drug distribution and

More than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered Tuesday on the Plain of Arafat for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, in scenes of intense devotion and prayer reported by the Saudi Press Agency.

The Parliamentary Select Committee to look into and report to Parliament on the matter of selecting the Electoral System under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, has soug

Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara has called for the implementation of a joint institutional plan for the regular maintenance of reservoirs, canals and walkways in Colombo and surrounding urban areas.

According to the Department of Probation and Child Care, 80 child abuse cases have been reported from the Uva Province in the last five months.

The delivery of the judgment in four corruption cases filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena was today postponed to June 9 by the Colombo High Court.

Sri Lanka produces only around 50 metric tonnes of bees honey annually, far short of the national requirement of nearly 200 metric tonnes, according to P. Sisira Kumara, Director of Extension and Training at the Department of Agriculture.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers based in the Australian High Commission are currently assisting the Sri Lanka Police in their investigations into the cyber theft of US $ 2.5 million meant for payment to the Australian Government as part

A dramatic shift is underway in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector as investors and homebuyers increasingly opt to purchase lands with existing structures for renovation, stepping away from ground-up developments.

The Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, with a further increase in rainfall expected across the southwestern parts of the island.

The Israeli military says it has begun a wave of strikes across Lebanon following an announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his country will intensify its attacks on Hezbollah.

A shortage of doctors at the Badulla Teaching Hospital has prompted authorities to merge the hospital’s Special Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) units and operate them as a single SICU unit from today, hospital sour

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points, bringing it to 8.75%. Following this adjustment, the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing

Sri Lanka is expected to record its highest-ever foreign worker remittances by the end of 2026, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said.

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a 46-year-old woman accused of helping gunmen involved in the 2025 double murder near the Sirisara Uyana apartment complex in Borella. Police said that she allegedly transported and handed over firearms

Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport detected 25,000 foreign-made cigarettes concealed inside six suitcases carried by three Chinese nationals who arrived from Bangkok on Sunday night, officials said.

The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.

Sri Lanka has been urged to strengthen tobacco control measures as health experts warn of rising health and economic costs linked to smoking, while global and local authorities mark World No Tobacco Day.

Sri Lanka’s exports surpassed US $ 5.7 billion in the first four months of 2026, with the growth in services, electronics, processed foods and coconut-based products helping offset the continued weakness in apparel and tea exports, amid the softer

The head of ​the World Health Organization said on Monday ‌that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the ​latest number of suspected deaths as 220.

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritise ​conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unen

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj has instructed the Ministry Secretary and the Additional Secretary (Administration) to take immediate steps to recruit the required staff to streamline investigation activities at the Nationa

Water levels in all major rivers across the country remained at normal levels as of 6.00 p.m. today, according to the Irrigation Department’s latest hydrology report.

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger’s luggage, it has been revealed.

Public telephone lines at railway stations across the country, which were disconnected earlier today due to non-payment of bills, have now been restored after the outstanding payment was settled this evening, the Railways Department said.

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Panel has announced the national squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, scheduled to feature matches across all three formats: ODI, T20I, and Test cricket.

Northern Province Governor has refuted social media posts which claimed that the Governor of the Northern Province has issued a ban on the offering of ’Dansalas’ and the decoration of premises during the forthcoming Vesak festival season in the N