The first Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, who gained the reputation as the “Father of Independence” for gaining freedom to the country without shedding a single drop of blood was commemorated last morning at the Meerigam

Students of Jaffna University yesterday staged a protest in front of the Jaffna University against Independence Day celebrations.

A Perahera was held to mark the 73rd anniversary of Isipathana Vidyalaya Colombo in Havelock Town recently. An all-night Pirith ceremony was also held to mark the occasion.

A 12 year old schoolboy who had been kidnapped by a group of individuals had managed to escape while he was being taken in a van.

Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, was invited to present copies of the reprint edition of the Namamala, a Pali-Sinhala grammar book, to the senior Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters at their respective Karaka Maha Sa

Delvin Pereira, the Rotary District Governor Elect, is set to travel to the United States to represent Rotary District 3220, which encompasses Sri Lanka and Maldives. He will participate in the Rotary International Assembly scheduled from February 9

Heavy rainfall from early hours of last morning has been experienced in the eastern slopes of the Central hills. This has resulted in earth slips bringing traffic on the Nuwara Eliya – Udapussellawa main highway to a standstill..

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is offering scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, for the academic session 2025-2026. The scheme is a ful

A woman who divorced her husband has vested the guardianship of her two children of school going age by Power of Attorney to another woman living in the house on rent and gone abroad and her husband sought a court order through Galle police to handov

Biyagama MMV past pupils together with Lions Club Kelaniya has organized a blood donation campaign on February 2 from 9 am to 3pm at the school premises. Lions Club has also organized an eye clinic at the same premises on the same day.

Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, the newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, has outlined plans to expand the SLAF’s global operations, with a particular focus on enhancing its contributions to UN peacekeeping efforts.

A leftist government should be more mindful of media freedom prevailing in a country than any other political authority and it is high time probes into atrocities against journalists are performed, media activists commemorating ‘Black January’ mo

Opposition parties yesterday met to discuss ways and means to challenge the government. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa chaired the meeting according to a statement released by the Opposition Leader’s office.

The minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi and Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna was to submit a joint cabinet paper this week which was delayed due to re-assessment of t

Last month, Dr. Senesh Bandara resigned as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC).

Veteran journalist Lakshman Jayawardene who had been involved in media for a long period of time passed away yesterday.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from Tuesday (28).

Referring to the air quality in many parts of the island of having reached unhealthy levels, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said the poor air quality is caused by polluted air originating from India as well as locally generated po

The Local Government elections will be held in April and the Elections Commission will announce the date soon, Cabinet spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Sithawaka Odyssey Special train service inaugurated with the object of promoting tourism in Sithawaka area has been suspended for about two months much to the anxiety of those engaging in tourism.

The academic staff of the Jaffna University has resorted to trade union action on five demands including stern disciplinary action against the misdemeanour of the students. The lecturers of all faculties have joined the strike led by the University T

Claiming that there is an issue in filing cases with regard to Aragalaya activists who were arrested during the Aragalaya time, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government will intervene to provide them with a reasonable solution.

ITAK Constitutional Council Chairman and former parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah who had a fall at his house last morning was admitted to Thellipalai Government Hospital and transferred to Jaffna Teaching Hospital last morning.

A group of 34 Indian poachers in Sri Lankan waters have been arrested during joint raids carried out by the Sri Lankan Navy and the Coast Guard Department for the last two days.

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The law enforcement authorities are yet to complete any law suit with regard to some 20 illegal pyramid schemes which were determined by the Central Bank to have been engaged in illegal activities under the Banking Act, Central Bank governor Dr. N

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested as part of the prosecution and that he would be prosecuted within a month or so under money laundering, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said yesterday.

The 26th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities/Colleges/Institutions Meeting (ARF HDUCIM) officially commenced on 23rd January at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to exchanging informa

The police have taken step to call for a report from the Department of Archaeology and the Gem and Jewellery Authority regarding some suspected ancient artifacts that have been seized along with a suspect.

In a troubling trend, government officials in Sri Lanka have recently found themselves under scrutiny for alleged involvement in bribery.