In a bid to deepen ideological and political engagement with Beijing, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) — a key constituent of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP)

Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health crisis, with more than 150,000 individuals engaging in unsafe sexual and drug-related behaviours, health authorities have warned. Experts fear that without immediate intervention, the country

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that by the end of the first six months of 2025, financial institutions in the country had granted a total of Rs. 1,161 billion (approximately) as vehicle-backed loans, reflecting strong demand following

The fatal shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera has re-ignited public concern over whether the government and law enforcement authorities are taking the growing wave of gun violence seriously.

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning as harsh weather conditions are expected to lash out across the island in the coming days, with a threat to damaging homes and affecting people’s livelihoods. With two deaths already reported, officia

Deadly cough syrups recently linked to child deaths in India have set off alarm bells across the region, with Sri Lankan authorities on alert to keep unsafe medicines out of local markets.

Ahead of the European Union’s plans to introduce more sustainability-related laws, Sri Lanka has decided to ramp up measures to promote the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables targeting the export market, an official said yesterday.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka surged to an all-time high on Friday, shattering previous records as investors worldwide flock to the precious metal amid growing economic uncertainty.

Ahead of fresh tenders to be called for the two renewable energy projects previously offered to India’s Adani company, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has sought to undertake a bird collision avoidance study, an official said.

Following similar expressions of interest from Russia, China, and France, India has also indicated its willingness to cooperate with Sri Lanka in developing nuclear energy.

Amid the government’s push to promote electric vehicles (EVs) as a key step toward reducing air pollution and advancing renewable energy, public interest in EVs is reportedly declining, the Electric Vehicle Owners Association

Several key online government services were hit by a sudden technical failure in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), raising alarm over a possible data breach that may have exposed sensitive citizen and official information.

A great deal of work remains to be done by Sri Lanka to retain and expand its export market in the European Union (EU), which currently absorbs more than 24 percent of the country’s total exports, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka’s climate is warming rapidly, with temperature increases of 0.95°- 1.14°C expected by 2040, the World Bank said yesterday.

In what would be a real twist in the tale, discussions in Parliament yesterday (09) revealed that the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks has been identified prompting victims of the carnage to demand proper action instead of mere

Vehicle importers have reported a slowdown in demand for new vehicle purchases following a surge in imports over the past several months.

The country is at risk of facing power cuts and potential instability following the Electricity Engineers’ Union’s decision to suspend all work regulations from 4:15 p.m. yesterday, intensifying its ongoing trade union action,

In response to growing concerns over the spread of distorted and misleading versions of the four major religions, the government has taken steps to prevent such misinterpretations by various fringe groups.

Twenty foreign companies, including those from China, the United States (U.S.), and Japan, have expressed interest in investing in the expansion of Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery, an official said yesterday.

Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake said yesterday that he would institute legal action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over charges against him, depending on the C

A Sri Lankan medical professional, Pradeep Samanjeeva attached to the international organisation Doctors without Borders, has called on all world leaders including the Sri Lankan government to lobby for a ceasefire in Palestine and push for the acces

Despite the lapse of nine months since the signing of the MoU, the government is yet to finalise the proposed US $3.7 billion investment by China’s Sinopec for a refinery facility in Hambantota, the Daily Mirror learns.

Institutional corruption persists, particularly within sectors protected by entrenched vested interests, even under the current government, though high-level political bribery solicitation appears to have diminished, according to the U.S. statement o

Sri Lanka Police are on the lookout for rogue officers suspected of leaking sensitive information to underworld figures, following shocking revelations that notorious criminal Kehelbaddara Padme was reportedly tipped off about a secret overseas missi

Japan will consider any request by Sri Lanka for a fresh Yen loan project including Light Rail Transit (LRT) only after careful consideration of it in consultation with the Sri Lankan government, taking into account not only their priorities,

Despite requests by India, the Sri Lankan government is yet to appoint a chief negotiator for the resumption of talks on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) which is now at a standstill after 14 rounds of discussions carried out

A multi-billion rupee government tender to supply vehicle number plates is mired in controversy after the two lowest bidders were disqualified on technical grounds, paving the way for the contract to be awarded to the highest bidder at a potential lo

A recent study has revealed that most drug addicts including ICE addicts in Sri Lanka have education levels below the Ordinary Level (O/L) and have now become a burden to the state as they require intense rehabilitation and

Sri Lanka is presently heading towards a ‘no-smokers’ zone’ due to the youngsters aged 15-25 staying away from the habit, an official from the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) said.

The National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has now completed a year into its tenure. It is now at a critical juncture where people watch whether its campaign rhetoric meets delivery on the ground.