Leading Sri Lankan Buddhist monks yesterday urged the Sri Lankan government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to set up a fund to assist the temples and people of Myanmar, affected by the recent earthquake.

Sri Lanka has a growing tourism sector with an influx of international tourists and the hospitality industry to welcome them is also booming, compared to many countries in the Asia Pacific region, an Australian hospitality industry veteran said.

On March 25, during his official trip to Uva Province, Mr. Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan, attended the handover ceremony of a 2.5 km-long public road in Kotiyagala village, Monaragala District.

The Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) has raised alarms over a potential environmental crisis within the next 25 years, warning that solar panels, hybrid vehicle batteries, and other electronic components could become a major issue due to

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Marking of answer papers of the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination will commence on April 1, Department of Examinations said yesterday.

The Jeevadhara Blood donation campaign organised by the 2022 batch of the Humanities Department at Aquinas College of Higher Studies, will take place on Wednesday, April 02, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. at the National Vocational Training Institute Auditoriu

While expressing its condolences the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha on the destruction caused to Myanmar, the General Secretary of the sect most venerable Balapitiye Siriseewali Thera in a letter addressed to the President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing and

Nearly 60 years ago, in May 1964, Madhrasathun Noor, a Quranic learning centre was founded in Maligawatte against the background of growing drug addiction and the spread of other vices, then prevalent in the area.

A senior consultant Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) surgeon at the General Hospital (Teaching) Kegalle was brutally assaulted within the hospital premises earlier yesterday, Daily Mirror learns.

The Court of Appeal has fixed April 28 to deliver its order on whether to proceed with the writ application filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who is seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with the alleged

Kumpulan Melayu Kotikawatta: KMK (Kotikawatta Malay Association) held its Annual Ifthar on March 22 at the La Mirage Banquet Hall, Wellampitiya bringing together KMK members and esteemed invitees for a meaningful evening

The Solar Industry Association (SIA) has raised concerns over the proposed reduction in tariffs on rooftop solar panels, also mentioning that the decision could impact the entire solar market, according to a letter sent by it to the Finance Ministry.

The Colombo South International College, Islamic Society celebrated its Iftar function on March 14, 2025, Friday at the College auditorium.

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Tilakaratne and Judge Sanjeewa Nishshanka both recused themselves from hearing the case against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of laundering Rs.70 million through the Krish transaction.

A total of 6.8 million Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) have been issued so far for the citizens in the country, making it easier for them to obtain government services, Inland Revenue Commissioners Association President and Senior Commissioner

Ruling party MPs have come up with 23 charges against IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in their motion to remove him from his office.

The Colombo High Court yesterday acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola, who was indicted on 22 counts, including compromising national security and unlawfully detaining military intelligence officers High Court

A young Indian couple with their seven-year-old child trying to smuggle the Cannabis variety ‘Kush’ worth over Rs.20 million that has been coated in chocolate was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yeste

The second House mainly deals with national wealth, status and relationships within the country and with its neighbours. It also rules financial stability, currency, and people’s financial status.

The Free Media Movement (FMM) yesterday asked the government to ensure accountability in implementing proposed reforms to the three state media institutions and disclose it to the public if there are any.

The death toll in the fatal accident at Meerigama on the Central Express Way on March 18, increased to three with the death of Senior Lecturer of Kelaniya University Dr. Gunendra Gayantha’s wife Sathisha Gayanta in the early hours of last morning a

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has ordered the detention of two police constables attached to the Welikada Police and two other suspects for 48 hours to facilitate further investigations into an abduction, assault, and robbery amounting to

An independent group has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal, seeking to quash the returning officer’s decision to reject the nomination papers submitted for the Hanguranketha Pradeshiya Sabha and requesting an order for its re-acceptance.

Sri Lanka and India are poised to sign MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) on two power grids connectivity and the establishment of a multi-product petroleum pipeline during India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, Daily Mir

The Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union will celebrate International Women’s Day by honouring three distinguished women for their exceptional contributions on Saturday, 29th March 2025, at 9:30 AM.

Sri Lanka Police said that there has been a noticeable increase in the trend of foreigners driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka, accompanied by a rise in related fatal and other accidents in recent times.

The office bearers for the year 2025 will be appointed during this meeting and the OBA President with the Joint Secretaries have invited all the past pupils to take part in the event.

The Career Day at the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a higher educational institution in Colombo, witnessed a significant surge in participation this year, with the number of job candidates nearly doubling.

Professor Gananath Obeyesekere who passed away yesterday, was a distinguished academic. He was the former Head of Anthropology at Princeton University, USA.