The government officially commenced the modernization of the Colombo Fort Railway Station today, (April 9). The project’s inauguration was presided over by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the station premises.

A contract to procure coal was signed with Trident Chemphar Limited without obtaining the approval of the Attorney General, according to a report by the Auditor General investigating the alleged fraud.

Sri Lanka recorded 14,960,244 local malware incidents in 2025, with 37.4% of users affected by threats spread through removable media such as USB drives, CDs and DVDs, according to the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. The country ranks 48th global

Despite having a principled position that SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, should be revitalized, the government still remains undecided whether it should involve the private sector or retain sole authority, according to Ports and Aviation M

Since President Trump agreed to a two‑week ceasefire with Iran, Tehran is now calling the outcome a major victory after the United States accepted, in principle, to its 10-point plan, according to a statement from the Supreme National Security Coun

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced scheduled water supply suspensions as reservoir levels feeding the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water treatment plants continue to decline due to the prevailing dry weather.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a series of relief measures, including fuel concessions and financial support, aimed at easing the burden on the public.

A control failure that began beneath the surface has now forced National Development Bank PLC (NDB) to confront a multi-billion-rupee fraud, testing both its governance framework and the broader confidence in the banking system.

The government has announced the cancellation of the weekly Wednesday holiday granted to public sector offices, with effect from April 8.

Patients across the country are bearing the brunt of an escalating standoff between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and health authorities as a bitter dispute over post-internship appointments spirals into a full-blown crisis.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said an internal fraud has been quantified at about 13.2 billion Sri Lankan rupees, sharply higher than earlier estimates.

One of the seven persons who gang-raped and murdered schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna is 2013 is alleged to have attempted to sexually abuse a lady doctor on duty at the prison in Pallekelle, Kandy where he is kept since conviction.

Due to rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing international conflict, Litro Gas Lanka Company has announced an increase in domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today.

The Petroleum Distributors Association (PDA) has announced that fuel station owners across the island will stage a silent protest in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) tomorrow (06) at 9.30 a.m., citing several unresolved issues affectin

A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and surrounding areas from 8.00 pm today till 8.00 am tomorrow, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced plans to further shorten the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas across Colombo.

Amid a rising number of foreign nationals allegedly involved in cybercrime and online scams in Sri Lanka, police said that offenders will be prosecuted under the country’s Cybercrimes Act and will not be immediately deported or allowed to leave the

The curtains of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout tournament will come down tomorrow (04) with Trinity, the league champions and knockout runners-up of 2025, clashing against arch Bradby Shield rivals Royal in quest for the title to be kicked off tom

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the ongoing 24-hour water cut imposed in several areas will be reduced to 18 hours.

Major reservoirs supplying fresh water to thousands of households in the main Colombo District is soon drying up posing a threat of drinking water becoming scarce in the coming weeks.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every other day from today (April 2) until April 10 from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a

Water cuts will be imposed in some places in the Colombo District from tonight due to the reduction of water level at the Labugama and Kalutuwawa Reservoirs, Deputy General Manager ((Wstern-Centtral) of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board Di

Visiting Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia Andrey Rudenko said yesterday that Sri Lanka and Russia should not restrict support deals on energy when the United States allows it but to build it on a solid legal and economic foundation.

Sri Lanka has secured fuel supplies from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) stated.

Despite thousands of arrests related to drug possession and small-scale dealing, Sri Lanka’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by just five main drug kingpins, the police revealed yesterday.

Sri Lanka will introduce a six-month programme granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries in a bid to boost the country’s tourism industry.

Food prices at eateries across the country will be increased with effect from midnight today (March 31), following a decision by the All-Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association, citing rising operational costs.

A disturbing new study has intensified concerns over environmental pollution and public health in Sri Lanka due to combustion of low-quality coal, revealing that women with no occupational exposure to mercury have recorded alarmingly high levels of t

Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering, has tendered his resignation from both Boards, effective March 31, 2026.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision to electricity tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from April 1.