In the wake of lawyers urging the government to ensure their security in dispensing their professional duties, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday the government will take steps to ensure security of lawyers and investigating offi

Defending League rugby champions Kandy SC are poised to go against the very ethics they pontificated to stand for by consenting to contest a play-off match to decide the winners of the 2025-26 League, the Daily Mirror learns.

The Bill to abolish MPs’ pensions was approved in Parliament of Sri Lanka without a vote at the third reading.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today that Akuregoda, where the murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife took place recenlty, is not a high security zone as claimed.

The recent cold-blooded murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama, has sparked widespread outrage and pushed public security to the centre of political debate once again.

Businessman Maithripala Lankeshwara, the owner of Rathna Group, has shared the story of his rise from humble beginnings to acquiring what is widely described on social media as one of Sri Lanka’s most expensive vehicles — the Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Strict regulations will be enforced under the ‘Samanola Siri – Haritha Wandana’ national mission to safeguard the fragile ecosystem of Sri Pada from the harmful impact of plastic and polythene, Additional Secretary to the President (Clean Sri L

The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the ‘Krrish’ transaction be postponed till February 19.

Reaffirming his plan for investment in the aviation business, Sri Lanka’s leading mill owner Mithrapala Lankeshwara said that he would fly to the United States tomorrow to finalise the purchase of yet another aircraft for commercial purposes in Sri

With the much-anticipated India–Pakistan clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 taking place today, many Sri Lankan cricket fans say they have struggled to secure tickets, as availability remained extremely limited and prices soared in the sec

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking a 13.56 percent increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter of this year.

The Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify the suspects involved in the fatal double shooting that took place in Akuregoda yesterday.

Police in Colombo have decided to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on prohibited items that will include musical instruments, helmets, jackets, glass bottles, large travel bags, alcoholic beverages, knives, sharp objects, drones and

An attorney who had represented underworld figure known as “Karandeniya Sudda” and his wife were shot dead this evening (13) near a supermarket in Akuregoda, police said.

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has announced that a 2.5% tax will be imposed on imported vehicles starting from April 1, 2026.

Days after business tycoon and rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena sparked interest by hinting that he wanted to purchase a helicopter for his personal use, another major figure from the country’s agri-business industry Mithrapala Lankeshwara said he p

Sohara Buhari, a member of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), has lost her council seat following disciplinary action taken by her party for violating party directives.

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Justice Ministry are in the process of taking legal action against unlawful activities at the Ambuluwawa site in Gampola, Minister Lal Kantha said today.

Australia is willing to help Sri Lanka join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is the world’s largest free trade agreement covering 15 nations and nearly 30 percent of the global population and GDP, High Commissioner Matth

The North Western Provincial Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two suspects over an online business scam in which a woman was defrauded of more than Rs. 6 million.

In response to a significant increase in complaints regarding lost and stolen mobile devices, the Sri Lanka Police has issued a comprehensive set of directives to the public.

India and Pakistan have literally had the best free advertisement, critics may argue theatre, in the run-up to their match at the Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday like never before bringing into focus the hypocrisy of politics, statecraft a

The government is considering changing chaipersons, Boards of Directors and heads of several state institutions shortly, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Sri Lanka could be plunged into darkness as power engineers prepare to strike in protest of the government’s plan to dismantle the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Authorities have officially ceased search and rescue operations for persons reported missing following Cyclone Ditwah even as 173 individuals remain unaccounted for, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

A beachside restaurant in Tangalle is facing criticism after reportedly refusing service to Sri Lankan customers, allegedly serving only foreign visitors.

The Supreme Court has sentenced an attorney-at-law to three years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt of court.

The government has initiated discussions among relevant line ministries to assess the impact of social media use on children, ahead of any possible future regulatory measures, an official said.

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday warmly welcomed the arrival of the historic Kangaroo Route – Captain’s Choice Qantas Airlines flight, which touched down carrying 142 passengers.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stressed that no allowances will be given for public sector employees until the third instalment of the salary increment is given in 2027, whoever resorts to strikes or takes to the streets.