Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left his official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, a short while ago in adherence to the country’s law and order, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said.

In a rare event of legislative work, a bill which was passed by Parliament was signed into Act the same day stripping former Presidents and their widows of facilities - residences, transport and secretariat allowances.

Supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have begun searching for a new residence in Colombo for him, following the enactment of a new law that stripped former Presidents of their official benefits, a source close to him said.

The list of former Members of Parliament (MPs) who had placed their initial deposits to purchase houses from the Viyathpura Housing Complex have been revealed.

Sri Lanka must focus on smarter spending and fairer revenue collection to sustain its economic gains, the World Bank cautioned in a report published yesterday, as the country seeks to consolidate one of the sharpest fiscal adjustments in its history.

Responding to claims made by former Minister Namal Rajapaksa on the government’s failure to curb the drug trade, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake alleged that Rajapaksa and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna were tied to the importation and trade o

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that it will seek public opinion on the electricity tariff revision proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the final quarter of 2025.

A series of video clips showing the arrest of five wanted criminals, including notorious underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, in Indonesia have been released.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the conclusion of proceedings before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in respect of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members.

Sri Lanka has decided not to seek a vote when the core group of countries led by the United Kingdom (UK) presents its proposed resolution to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) later this month, seeking a mechanism to pursue accountabilit

Sri Lanka is opposed to any external mechanism imposed on Sri Lanka such as the Sri Lanka Accountability Project which serves to create divisions and complicate the national reconciliation process underway in Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Affairs, F

General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, dismissed speculation that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will be removed from her position.

A tussle has developed between the Ministries of Health and Education over plans to integrate teaching condom use into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum, Daily Mirror learns.

Construction on the long-awaited first section of the Central Expressway (E04), from Kadawatha to Mirigama, is set to resume by September or October with the return of Chinese funding, marking a significant step forward for the nation’s infrastruct

Sri Lankans are being treated to a rare celestial spectacle tonight (7), as the Moon takes on a deep-red hue during a total lunar eclipse.

The blood samples of the driver of the excursion bus that plunged into a thousand-foot ravine in the Rawana Ella Reserve, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, will be sent to the Government Analyst today (7) for further testing, Ella Police said

Business magnate Dudley Sirisena announced that he will demolish the portion of his Sudu Araliya Hotel identified as an unauthorised construction.

The government has delayed the enactment of the proposed piece of legislation for monitoring and supervision of both local and international NGOs despite the availability of a draft worked out during the previous rule, Daily Mirror learns.

Bishop of Jaffna Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam voiced his opposition on behalf of the diocese against the government’s move to covert Kachchatheevu Island into a touriist destination.

A female foreign healthcare worker was seen assisting Sri Lankan medical teams in the aftermath of the tragic bus accident that occurred last night (04) on the Ella–Wellawaya main road.

Seven patients out of those injured in the Ella bus accident are in critical condition, Director of the Badulla Hospital Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa said.

Explaining her tragic experience, a survivor of the Ella bus accident said that the conductor of the bus had shouted and said all to go down and hold tight as the brake system of the bus had failed.

A tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night (4) claimed the lives of at least 15 people, including the driver and nine women, police confirmed.

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order suspending trial proceedings in the case against Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, which is currently before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concern over recent instances in which individuals have threatened legal action or complaints against Attorneys-at-Law in connection with professional work carried out on behalf of their clients.

The Cabinet has approved to abolish the concessional payment scheme granted to former Members of Parliament (MPs) for the purchase of houses from the Viyathpura Housing Complex.

Thirty-one competitors representing the Sri Lanka Karate Federation were forced to return home empty-handed on September 2 after failing to obtain visas to attend the 23rd Asian Cadet, Junior and Under-21 Championships in Shaoguan, China, scheduled f

Over 1,000 bribery complaints, including allegations against several high-profile politicians, remain under investigation, according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Department of Examinations has released the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

The Department of Examinations announced that the results of this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released tonight.