The Department of Coast Conservation has taken steps to remove all unauthorized structures along the coastal belt from Bentota bridge to Goviyapana bridge in Ahangama. Deputy Director of the Coast Conservation Department T.L.C.Vinod said 768 unauthor

A cabinet appointed committee which was appointed by the government to look into the issue of local student intake for the medical degree offered by Kotelawala Defense University (KDU) has recommended limited intake of local civil students for the co

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata stressed that the eradication of corruption and good governance is a prerequisite for restoring confidence of both public and private entities, including those of Japan, in making investments in Sri

Pada Yatra journey on foot to attend Kataragama Maha Devala festival ended yesterday with the closure of the main entrance in Kumana National Park.

Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman has called for deeper investigations into the controversial release of 309 red-labelled containers, asserting that critical questions remain unanswered.

The 14th Annual General Meeting of the Retired Railway Security Officers will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ketumathi Function Hall, Alawwa. The current Chairman, Mr. Vipula Wakwella, informs the officers who are

Claiming that several aspects need to be focused on with regard to the Sigiriya archaeological site, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi yesterday said that the stone stairway in Sigiriya has fast worn out.

The tusks of ‘Kadol’, the legendary elephant that supported King Dutugemunu in his battle against King Elara, have been brought out for public display in conjunction with the sixth day procession (Perahera) of the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Maha

The Chief of Excise yesterday slammed the Sri Lanka Liquor Licensee’s Association for organizing an unlawful awareness programme for its members in line with the National Tax Week ‘Badu Shakthi’, saying a leading liquor company that sponsored t

The UK Government has expressed deep concern over the recent discovery of a mass grave in Chemmani, Sri Lanka, and is urging for accountability in connection with past human rights violations in the country.

A senior opposition figure announced yesterday that all opposition parties are preparing to launch a joint effort to secure control of the provincial councils, while also calling on the government to hold long-delayed elections without further postpo

The young man allegedly assaulted by Hayeshika Fernando, also known as ‘Teacher Amma’, a well-known tutor who conducts classes for Grade 5 students, has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, challenging his unlawful arrest

Patients seeking life-saving procedures such as bypass surgeries at the Colombo National Hospital are compelled to bring surgical and pharmaceutical items from outside, costing over Rs. 100,000 due to a severe shortage of critical drugs and surgical

A hoard of dangerous drugs worth over millions of rupees sent through special express mail courier services from countries in the west has been piling up at the Colombo Cargo Express since early 2024, owing to the ‘no-show’ parcel collectors who

The Private Sector Employees’ Centre and the Workers’ Struggle Centre staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Labour in Narahenpita on July 2, 2025,

Former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is accused of causing financial losses to the government by allegedly awarding a sand mining project at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour to a Korean company without following proper procurement procedures

The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka has claimed the lives of 261 individuals both human and animal within the first six months of this year, the Department of Wildlife Conservation revealed.

An accused who stood indicted with rape of an under-age girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Purnima Paranagama, when the defence informed court that the accused and the victim were married and they are parents of a child.

Janaprith Fernando, Chief Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, Consultant to the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and former member of the World Scout and Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committees,

Following are the new elected members of the Automobile Association Executive Committee

eligibility of Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to serve as a Member of Parliament.

Whilst highlighting that the joint opposition effort to secure local bodies have been a success, one of its allies yesterday said the joint effort of all opposition parties will continue to confront the ruling party together.

The Local Government Commissioners are entitled to exercise their authority in appointing chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of the local bodies when the respective sessions are in progress, Commissioner General of

Defending white paper pertaining to education reforms which was to be brought in during his tenure as Education Minister, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the present generation would have enjoyed a sound education

Malaysia’s tourism authorities are throwing their weight behind a proposal for visa-free travel for Sri Lankan citizens as part of broader efforts to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries, a senior official from Tourism

A devastating fire broke out at a residence in Vavuniya after petrol was mistakenly used to light an oil lamp in the household shrine room, authorities said.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Alliance Development Trust (ADT), launched a programme to strengthen the capacities of over 2,000 women and young

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction, restraining popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin alias DJ Mass from performing, reproducing and distributing the song titled “Eh Yaye” and “Api

The mandatory use of seat belts for passengers travelling on expressway buses and for those seated in the rear seats of light vehicles will be enforced from September 1, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced.