A British national who arrived in Sri Lanka with his daughter to celebrate her 34th birthday died under mysterious circumstances in Ella, police said.

As torrential rains lash Sri Lanka, health experts are sounding the alarm over a surge in waterborne diseases.

In a bid to deepen ideological and political engagement with Beijing, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) — a key constituent of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) — has stepped up its interaction with the Communist Party of China (CPC),

A 28-year-old Saudi national has been arrested after assaulting two flight attendants on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In what appears to be an instance highlighting differences within the government, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi has cancelled the one-year service extension granted to Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat, Pubudu Niroshan, by Mi

Sri Lanka is facing a serious public health crisis, with more than 150,000 individuals engaging in unsafe sexual and drug-related behaviours, health authorities have warned. Experts fear that without immediate intervention, the country could see a sh

Homagama High Court Judge Navarathna Marasinghe today sentenced a man to death after he was found guilty of killing another man using a metal rod used for plucking coconuts, following a dispute over the alleged theft of two coconuts.

Opposition MP Jagath Vithane told Parliament today that he is facing a death threat and it has been confirmed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as well.

The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that by the end of the first six months of 2025, financial institutions in the country had granted a total of Rs. 1,161 billion (approximately) as vehicle-backed loans, reflecting strong demand following

The suspects in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera will be arrested within the next few days, Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Health officials have raised the alarm over a dramatic rise in Influenza A and B infections sweeping through Sri Lanka with children among the worst affected.

The fatal shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera has re-ignited public concern over whether the government and law enforcement authorities are taking the growing wave of gun violence seriously.

The killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera is an incident of gang warfare which is currently prevailing in the country, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

The Chairman of the SJB Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekera, also known as ‘Midigama Lasa,’ has died following a gun attack.

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning as harsh weather conditions are expected to lash out across the island in the coming days, with a threat to damaging homes and affecting people’s livelihoods

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the vehicle passes of doctors and lawyers as reported.

Sri Lanka has made its mark on the global culinary map, earning a spot among the top 10 food destinations in the world in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) President Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

’’Sometimes I wonder why people come to me with issues they face whereas they have given a mandate to a government to resolve their problems,’’ Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

A video showing a doctor and an engineer being questioned at Panadura Police Station has sparked public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from legal experts.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohana Bandara said today that he has decided to keep away from party activities due to an internal issue.

The Sri Lanka Police to set up a new unit, Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), to investigate property acquired through criminal activities, today.

Ahead of the European Union’s plans to introduce more sustainability-related laws, Sri Lanka has decided to ramp up measures to promote the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables targeting the export market, an official said yesterday.

Police in Nuwara Eliya have arrested 31 individuals, aged 18 to 35, from various parts of the island, on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs during the long weekend, police said.

The stage is set for the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens which kicks off today at the Race Course ground in Colombo taking in both the men’s and women’s segments with two sisters from Australia likely to grab the attention of local fans like

A photograph of former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who continues to be sought in connection with the 2015 Central Bank bond scam, has gone viral after senior journalist Uvindu Kurukulasuriya shared a social media post about having a video

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today issued a travel ban against ten athletes who had travelled to the 2022 Commonwealth Games but failed to return to Sri Lanka, allegedly causing a financial loss to the government.

Commenting on the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to ban corporal punishment, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government will not enact in Parlaiment any Act which the people do not agreed to.

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced today that passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check in four hours before their scheduled departure.