The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has initiated an investigation into the alleged assets of six ministers of the current NPP government under the Money Laundering Act, according to a letter from it.

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has proposed that China support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka as a donation, in line with the country’s plans to import electric vehicles in large numbers, inclu

Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever annual tourist arrivals, with the 2,333,797th visitor for 2025 arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport.

ITAK General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran told media that the land which was allocated for the international cricket stadium has gone under water during the recent floods.

Cyclone Ditwah has left in its trail an unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis involving all 25 districts. Sri Lanka will be hard pressed to get out of this crisis unless leaders from all sections of the polity demonstrate mature leadership a

A Qatar Airways flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, from Doha this morning (28) was subjected to a comprehensive security search following an email warning claiming that bombs were on board.

International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the postponement of his scheduled concert in Colombo.

The Colombo–Kandy main road at Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened to traffic following the implementation of temporary safety measures after recent landslides, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) said.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested former Minister Douglas Devananda in connection with an investigation into a missing firearm.

Kandy police said that people inside the District Secretariat in Kandy were evacuated today following a bomb threat.

People are up in arms over the postponement of the Ne-Yo live in Sri Lanka concert organised by the Brown Boy, alleging that the organisers had already collected the ticket monies and now there was no talk of refunding the cash back.

The cooperation of drivers is crucial to reducing congestion on Sri Lanka’s expressways, Director General of the Road Development Authority (RDA) Wimal Kandambi said today.

India and China should cooperate to strengthen the voice of the voiceless in the Global South, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Colombo Fort Police arrested MP Ramanathan Archchuna today following a warrant issued by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Sri Lanka Police and the Ministry of Defence, have implemented an enhanced security programme across major cities, religious sites, leading hotels and tourist areas during the Christmas and New Year festive season to ensure the safety of worshippers,

Despite the setback, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar said the budget would proceed to a second reading, during which amendments could still be proposed if necessary.

India commits a reconstruction package of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar announced today.

Jerome Fernando is not an unknown name is Sri Lanka. He is a name that has caught attention in the religious world and beyond as thousands of people follow his preachings and believe he is the modern day chosen ‘Prophet’ of God.

The Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disast

The Trump administration has begun recalling nearly 30 career diplomats serving as ambassadors and senior embassy officials worldwide, including the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, as part of a broader reshaping of US diplomatic representation

The government has requested European Union to dispatch a pack of sniffer dogs to assist in the discovery of remains of those buried alive in landslides triggered by cyclone Ditwah, an official said yesterday.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has requested a detailed report from the principal of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya following an incident at a recent colours award ceremony that has sparked widespread public deb

The Kolonna Police Station in Embilipitiya has launched an investigation following allegations that a group, including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Padmakumara, had attacked a police officer while he was returning hom

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Monday, an informed source said.

The government faces the challenge of preventing a surge in inflation as the Rs. 500 billion allocated for rebuilding the country after Cyclone Ditwah begins to circulate in the economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today.

The government will not seek the support of former leaders who were involved in corruption through disasters, in the fund raising process this time, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today.

The Health and Mass Media Ministry has taken steps to suspend Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who served as the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital.

An Attorney-at-Law was today discharged subject to a formal warning by the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to an act of professional misconduct, with the court cautioning him to exercise greater diligence in the future to avoid conduct that could

The case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged Krrish deal was today fixed for February 16 by the Colombo High Court.

The Colombo High Court on December 10 permitted the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to withdraw the indictments filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in connection with the controversi