Health authorities have raised concern over a sharp rise in dengue infections across the country, as confirmed cases this year climbed to 35,228, marking an increase of around 30% to 40% compared to the same period last year.

At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said.

The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more than 100 people injured, disaster agency officials said.

A protest organised by several opposition political parties is currently underway near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo, condemning what participants describe as the inhumane and unjust treatment of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director

Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imports continuing to contribute substantially to state revenue.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has taken charge of the country’s cricket administration after being elected the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a significant new chapter in his association with the sport.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to take immediate precautions as hazardous sea conditions are expected to persist until 10.30 a.m. on June 9.

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and first Chairman of the Office on Missing Persons Saliya Pieris, PC said that lawyers and human rights advocates had long condemned the abuse of laws such as the Prevention of Terrorism Ac

The United National Party ( UNP) yesterday questioned the accuracy of a recent report produced by a local think-tank comparing the number of pieces legislations approved during the time of the Maithripala Sirisena government with the time of Anura Ku

Sri Lanka National Water Polo Coach Thanura Abeywardena has resigned from his position, alleging political interference, disrespect towards the coaching staff, and a flawed player selection process ahead of the 2026 Asian Aquatics Championship. In hi

The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment said it will soon begin a crack down on unregistered elderly care homes while action will be taken against homes operating illegally without registration.

Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President ​Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia.

Tehran’s international airport suspends all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media says.

Oil prices have already started climbing, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising 3.63 percent to $96.75 a barrel in the hour after the strikes were reported.

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks.

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Suresh Sallay, has been admitted to the Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

The Government has commenced a programme to revive and complete 25 major health infrastructure projects that were abandoned midway, with an estimated investment of Rs. 76 billion needed to finish the developments.

A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband following a domestic dispute in the Arambakanda area of the Horana Police Division during the early hours of Sunday (June 7).

The Department of Meteorology has forecast continued showers and thunderstorms across several parts of the country, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in some areas.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ⁠chosen Han Seong-sook, the country’s ⁠minister for small and midsize ‌businesses and ​startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.

Divisional Secretariat offices that recorded the highest level of performance under the President’s Fund decentralisation programme in 2025 were honoured at a special recognition ceremony held yesterday (06) at the Miloda Auditorium in Colombo.

More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in the Spanish capital, the Vatican said.

A leading food supplier in Nugegoda has been fined Rs. 75,000 and ordered to destroy a stock of food items after pleading guilty to multiple consumer protection violations.

Commuters across Sri Lanka could face major transport disruptions from tomorrow as private bus operators have decided to cut services by 50 percent, citing mounting losses, rising fuel costs, and the government’s failure to grant fare relief.

Sri Lanka has secured a key leadership role in regional aviation security, with the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Civil Aviation, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, being appointed Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Aviation Security Programme

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that concerns raised before court by the legal counsel of Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay regarding his treatment in custody, was deeply troubling and asked why activists