An organized crime syndicate is suspected to be behind a massive stock of cashew, coffee, confectionery and cosmetics worth over Rs.120 million, smuggled into the country from Dubai and was seized by Sri Lanka Customs.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman said that it is ironic that the government, led by the NPP (National People’s Power), had been compelled to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the ground-mounted solar power project in Sampur in

The diabetic eradication programme implemented at the Colombo East Base Hospital (CEBH) Mulleriyawa for the first time in parallel with Kidney Saving Day has become a success, says the director of the hospital.

Cable car projects that operate more than a kilometre between two mountains without any support are rare in the world. The Sri Lankan people will have the chance to experience this rare opportunity before the end of this year.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who celebrated his 76th birthday received blessings from the Buddhist clergy.

The long-standing tradition of rapport between people and politicians is fast disappearing today, and people find no one to turn to in case of a dire need, an eminent Buddhist monk said yesterday.

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered the acquittal and release of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila, and another accused in connection with a case involving the alleged criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 21 million thr

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana made a surprise appearance during a religious ceremony held at Weheragoda Temple Sedawatta to celebrate the 76th birthday of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday.

Sri Lanka should cooperate with India to achieve a trillion dollar economic growth for Asia by 2055, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Assistant OIC Anuradhapura Udamaluwa Police, Sarath Dharmasiri (59) who was stung by a venomous snake died yesterday at Anuradhapura Hospital after four days of treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.

The 83rd birth anniversary of late Minister of Land, Land Development and Mahaweli Development Gamini Dissanayake was commemorated yesterday in front of the Gamini Dissanayake statue on the banks of the Mahaweli reservoir in Kotmale.

Despite there having been a huge scramble among members of various political parties for the candidacies for the Local Government elections in the past, an unprecedented reluctance in contesting has been witnessed this time, according to political pa

Medicinal drugs and injections were among a consignment of contraband goods that were seized when they were smuggled from India by sea by Kalpitiya Police in the early house of yesterday morning.

A 25-year-old youth, who tried to leave the country with a forged permanent residence card for Poland was arrested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during the weekend.

A series of programmes including a walk to mark World TB Day 2025 (Tuberculosis) will be held tomorrow, March 25 organized by the National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) in Colombo.

The principal of a school in Hanguranketha area is alleged to have assaulted a student appearing for the GCE ( O/L) Examination and cut his long pair of trousers with scissors in the examination hall accusing him of wearing trousers too large.

World Vision Lanka and World Vision Canada recently launched a CAD 5 million project funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to address the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture communities in the dry zone of

Just In Time Resourcing & Consultancy Services (JITRCS) recently partnered with HelpAge Sri Lanka’s ‘Gift of Sight’ initiative to fund cataract surgeries for underprivileged elderly individuals.

A community-specific social responsibility initiative of CEAT Kelani Holdings recently benefitted students of the Palana Maha Vidyalaya, Hatharaliyadda, who received school bags, school shoes and exercise books from Sri Lanka’s leading tyre manufac

Denta recently announced the success of their “Wadena Sinahawata Dental Sathkaraya” campaign.

NDB Bank marked International Women’s Day by hosting the Araliya Medical Camp.

Blue Orbit by Citrus and Cosmic by Citrus, two dining and event destinations, are redefining luxury experiences at Colombo Lotus Tower.

The Colombo Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its innovative and fully intuitive mobile app, a first-of-its-kind initiative among clubs in Sri Lanka. Designed with the utmost convenience of

Perpetual Treasuries owned by Arjuna Aloysius had paid cheques worth Rs. 1.08 billion to 108 persons, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday.

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed without amendments in Parliament yesterday (20). The debate on the Second Reading of this Bill was held yesterday and subsequently, following the consideration of the Bill at the Committee Stage, the I

While denying bail for IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, Matara Magistrate Buddhadasa Aruna yesterday directed CID to take immediate action against all those who assisted the suspect in hiding and evading arrest over the past 20 days.

The Colombo High Court has rejected a request made on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to lift the order freezing a bank account in the parliamentary branch of the former Minister. The account was frozen in connection with an inv

Visiting Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Admiral Samuel J. Paparo stated that strategic positioning in the Indian ocean allows Sri Lanka to influence maritime activities crucial to the entire Pacific region. “Sri Lanka’s ke

A Prado traversing the railway level crossing at Liyanwilla in Pannipitiya hit a moving train at about 7.30 am yesterday. causing injuries to the driver.

The submission of nominations from the Colombo District for the Provincial Council elections scheduled for May 6 was held in Colombo on March yesterday. 165 parties and groups submitted nominations, of which 17 were rejected. The picture shows candid