A sum of Rs. 2.5 million has been requested from the President’s Fund to provide a reward for the police officer who died during the W15 Hotel shootout in Weligama, Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Wijesuriya

An Officer of the Gampola STF (Special Task Force) camp who was in charge of the finance branch has been missing since last Saturday, and a cash shortfall of Rs.577,200 has been found in the fund under him.

Turkish Ambassador Semih Lütfü Turgut, on the occasion ofthe TCG Büyükada military ship’s Colombo Port Visit, said Türkiye and Sri Lanka share common aspirations for peace, prosperity, and stability in their respective regions and beyond.

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader MP Rauff Hakeem who condemned Israel’s attack on Iran said it is utterly unconscionable that the Netanyahu Government,

Sri Lanka Liquor Licensee’s Association (SLLLA) yesterday denied any involvement of a liquor company sponsoring an awareness programme organised by them in line with the government’s National Tax Week and said that they used their own money fo

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has officially granted an Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) and operational specifications to David Peiris Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, a newly established airline subsidiary of the David Peiris Group.

In a landmark judgement upholding the right to equal treatment, the Supreme Court, by majority decision yesterday, issued an order directing the Commissioner General of the Department of Registration of Persons to issue a National Identity Card (NIC)

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that it expects to file objections to two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lan

A host of senior public officials including that of the Ministry of Finance have boycotted an awareness programme organized in line with the National Tax Week, as a top liquor company said to have sponsored the event had promoted its products during

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) deployed its first-ever Aeromedical Evacuation Team (AMET) to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic.

‘Fathers’ Day’ which fell yesterday was not a celebration for this father. He braves the heavy rain to carry out his daily duties, reflecting the silent resilience and commitment of working fathers.

The Sri Lanka Police have frozen the assets of 88 individuals linked to organized crime and financial fraud.

Vedda Chief Uruvarige Wannila Eththo celebrated his 78th birthday yesterday. A large gathering including those of his clan were present at the ceremony in Dambana. The Vedda Chief upholding the traditions of his clan cut the birthday cake with his ax

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has obtained injunction orders against several YouTube channels under the provisions of the Online Safety Act, following the circulation of phone recordings allegedly involving SJB discussions with newly

Heavy rain experienced in the central hills has caused obstructions to traffic on highways and bi-roads including Hatton – Nuwara Eliya and Hatton - Colombo highways.

On the sacred occasion of Poson Full Moon Poya Day, a remarkable cataract surgery camp was held at the Kuliyapitiya Teaching Hospital, led by Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr. Kasun Gunawardana.

Part of an elevator in a four storied hotel in Moratuwa had collapsed causing the death of an employee. The deceased Ravindu Peiris (19) was a resident of Arukkgoda area.

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Ministry of Education to increase the number of classrooms in order to resolve the issue of student overcrowding at Anuradhapura Central College, which has a negative impact on the

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday that the Attorney General has concluded no criminal offence had occurred in the process of reducing the special commodity levy on

Airlines traversing the Middle East face new challenges after Israel launched air strikes against Iran, leading a number of countries in the region to close their airspace.

Sri Lanka’s economic growth is forecast to decelerate to 3.5 per cent this year, reflecting the scarring effects of the crisis, structural impediments to growth, and heightened global economic uncertainties, according to the World Bank.

The recent data on the animal census conducted by the Agriculture Ministry cannot be used to identify whether the animal species counted are endangered or not, due to a lack of scientific methods to back the results, a senior

The English Literary Association of Royal College, Colombo 07, will hold the 5th Royal College Model United Nations Conference today.

Sri Lanka has pledged its full support to ensure the successful hosting of the Global Dawoodi Bohra Community’s Spiritual Assembly and Convention, scheduled to take place later this month in Colombo, the President’s Media Division said.

Wickremesekera said that while the Sri Lanka Police continue to make efforts to tackle animal cruelty cases, the absence of robust, modern laws hinders their ability to impose adequate punishments and raise public awareness through legal action.

Health authorities have confirmed that the COVID-19 situation in the country remains under control despite a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses being reported in recent weeks.

In a significant political development, four opposition parties — Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) — have announced an agreement they have reached to jo

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing its serious concern over recent reports of an inmate allegedly being released from the Anuradhapura Prison under the guise of a Presidential Pardon w

The Supreme Court yesterday granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) and its Chairman,

With more rains expected in the coming weeks, health authorities are on high alert to avert a major outbreak of dengue across the country.