The Passing out Parade of 12 naval officers who successfully completed Basic Orientation Course (Medical) was held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee on Saturday (22).

In response to growing concerns over former military personnels involvement in criminal activities, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha revealed that many individuals connected to recent crimes had either unofficially left or been

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 18 Indian fishing boats and arrested 131 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters so far this year.

The Athurugiriya Police have initiated an investigation following a complaint that underworld groups plotted to assassinate Tissa Ravindra Perera, the Deputy News Editor of the Aruna newspaper, along with his family.

The 1929 Child Helpline Service received a total of 29,667 calls regarding child abuse cases during the last year (2024), of which 7,362 were public complaints, according to the progress report issued by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs for th

Opposition which refrained from nominating it’s members to parliamentary committees and boycotted participating in committees is expected to change its decision if the ruling party comes up with a favourable response to its requests.

In somewhat good news for thousands of Big Match revellers who are expected to throng the streets around large cricket grounds in Colombo in the coming weeks, the Colombo Municipal Council assures safety from collapsing old city trees that could caus

A Police constable attached to Gavaraduwa police who was admitted to hospital after being assaulted by a group of people at party in a hotel has been interdicted on suspicion of neglecting his duty and attending a party.

Ensuring that Sri Lanka’s ageing community is not neglected or left behind, Engage, a Wellness Centre for the Aged, was inaugurated on Thursday by former Mrs. World, former High Commissioner to Malaysia, former Minister for Child and Women Affairs,

The Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka (DiASL) held the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions on February 09, 2025 at Hilton Colombo Residencies.

Daily Mirror & Daily FT Manager Marketing Chameen Dayarathne receives the award of excellence for the best designing supplement at the annual session of Architect 2025 organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns in Parliament about the government’s decision to withdraw security from judges, urging instead for enhanced security due to the rising crime rate.

The Galboda Sri Gnanissara Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund (Nena Isura) awarded its first set of scholarships to 12 deserving students, furthering its mission to support education in Sri Lanka, recently.

In line with the 42nd anniversary, Burhani Serendib School is all set to launch an initiative to empower Sri Lankan students in the fields of STEAM education and robotics by hosting a national selection for the internationally acclaimed World Robot O

Multinational companies still continue to rob our country by helping politicians by giving them money and it is important for everyone to restore democracy and good conscience to protect this beautiful planet, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom R

A shocking security breach at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court has raised serious concerns after an armed individual, disguised as a lawyer, carried out a shooting inside Court No. 5. The incident, which occurred within a highly secured judicial envi

A 16 year old boy and his grandmother as part of a group of local tourists from Polonnaruwa on a visit to Little World’s End in Riverston who lost their way had been saved by the Police and the Army after a night long search operation till early ho

Alleging that the present government is also dancing to the tune of the IMF, Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) Secretary Education Affairs Pubudu Jayagoda yesterday said what people heard was the voice of IMF through President Anura Kumara Dissanayak

One of the Indian university students staying at a lodge in Menikhinna in Kundasale had accidentally fallen into the swimming pool and received serious head injuries when his head struck against the wall of the swimming pool and died on admission at

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission’s abrupt cancellation of a scheduled meeting yesterday has left several farmer organizations frustrated and disappointed, as they travelled from Embilipitiya to Colombo, incurring significant expenses in the proces

The Acting Inspector General of Police has directed all senior officers and police OICs to ensure that any personnel seeking reinstatement after suspension or leaving the force undergo mandatory drug testing.

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) is organising a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on CMA Sri Lanka Budget Highlights 2025 - Impact on Business, Economy, and Society on Wednesday, 19th February 2025

New Customs Law will be introduced to enhance trade facilitation and revenue collection.

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members should be more realistic and should cooperate with the United National Party (UNP) and other opposition parties, newly appointed UNP Vice Chairman Navin Dissanayake said yesterday.

Prof. W. N. Karunadasa, retired professor of International Relations,

Veteran journalist and media activist Seetha Ranjani passed away yesterday in Anuradhapura at the age of 70.

Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA), the oldest journalist organization in the country conducted its 69th Annual General Meeting recently at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort Auditorium, where they appointed its office bearers for the year 2025. T

Local pharmaceutical manufacturers urged the government to secure them a level playing field by granting them all the economical benefits that are presently given to local and foreign medicine importers in Sri Lanka.

North Central Province Department of Education has launched a programme to hold evening and night classes for students preparing for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination this year.