Police launch probe into suspicious death of 27 year-old monk

The Bokkawala Police have launched an investigation after a 27-year-old Buddhist monk was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a Aranya Senasana in the Udahigulwala area in Kandy.

Sister of doctor rape suspect arrested

The elder sister of the suspect arrested for allegedly raping a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has also been taken into custody.

Observing Medin Poya Day

Thundershowers expected by afternoon or night

Thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces and in the Kurunegala district during the afternoon or night, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Unhealthy air quality recorded in Jaffna

Good air quality level was recorded in nine cities, while unhealthy air quality level was reported in Jaffna today, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

Sri Lanka ranked as ‘most family-friendly country’ for 2025 by Conde Nast Traveller

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the ‘most family-friendly country’ for 2025, securing the top spot in a prestigious ranking by Conde Nast Traveller.

Triple murder suspect arrested at BIA while fleeing to Dubai

A key suspect in the triple murder incident in the Middeniya Police Division has been arrested by Criminal Investigation Department officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai last night.

Four years on: US $ 6.4 billion compensation for X-Press Pearl disaster in limbo

Sri Lanka’s legal initiative for securing compensation for its worst ever maritime disaster through litigation in Singapore is in limbo because of counter legal action challenging the process in the United Kingdom, Daily Mirror learns.

Experts stress ILO C190 ratification to combat workplace violence

The renewed calls from experts, urging the government to ratify and implement the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190) on violence and harassment in the workplace, have gained momentum, following the recent sexual assault of a female doctor at a leading government hospital.

Bangladesh legend announces retirement from international career

Mahmud Ullah retires from international cricket after 239 ODIs, scoring 5,689 runs and taking 82 wickets for Bangladesh

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Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém.

No to sexual violence!

Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success

Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart

SJB MP proposes to offer cash to people who capture toque monkeys

Opposition MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera today proposed the government to offer at least Rs. 500 or Rs. 1,000 in cash to people who capture toque monkeys as a solution to the crop damage caused by animals.

Tenth Executive President of Sri Lanka will emerge from UNP before long: Wajira

The tenth Executive President of Sri Lanka will emerge from UNP before long, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardana said today.

Govt. urges doctors to call off strike; says it is unreasonable

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today urged the doctors’ trade unions to call off their strike, calling it unreasonable as the government is taking steps to ensure security for doctors and provide necessary facilities.

Krrish Case: Namal’s counsel accuses CIABOC of political witch-hunt

The Fort Magistrate ordered the Bribery Commission to file a report before court on their investigations on March 26 over the Krrish Real Estate Funds misappropriation by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Namal Rajapaksa.

China to establish Tai Chi, Dragon Boat Racing in Sri Lanka

The Chinese government announced today that it will support the establishment and development of sports, including Tai Chi and Dragon Boat racing, in Sri Lanka.

Court grants bail to passenger arrested for attempting to sexually harass flight attendants

The passenger who was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually harass two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants, was released on two sureties of Rs. 100,000 each by Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali today.

Army Commander visits Abhimansala

Drug addiction among Sri Lankan youth on the rise, warns National Drugs Board

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has expressed growing concern over the escalating drug addiction issue among youth in Sri Lanka.

Deadline for postal vote applications extended

The Election Commission announced that the deadline for submitting applications to cast postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections has been extended till March 17 at 12:00 midnight.

UNPer protests against presence of Rajitha at Sirikotha

Former MP and an organiser for the Kalutara District, Lakshman Wijemanne protested against MP Rajitha Senaratne’s presence at the party headquarters Sirikotha during a ceremony held to handover appointment letters to new organisers.

First school term ends on Friday

The first phase of the first school term for government and government-approved private schools in 2025 will end this Friday (14), the Education Ministry announced.

Court of Appeal reserves order on Deshabandu’s Writ petition for March 17

The Court of Appeal today reserved its order on the writ petition filed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon until March 17.

Not satisfied with speech written to me by my officials: Lal Kantha

Minister of Agriculture K.D. Lal Kantha said he decided to make his own speech today instead of the one which was written for him by his Ministry officials.

Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture

Pope Francis’ clinical situation remains stable with doctors confirming slight improvements within a context that nevertheless remains complex.

Take legal action against former Speaker, Deputy Speaker: Leader of the House

Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke today requested Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to look into the possibility of taking action against his predecessor Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa and former Deputy Chairman of Committees Angajan Ramanathan for alleged excessive use of fuel during their tenures.

Despite arrest, doctors to continue strike

Medical officers have decided to continue with their strike action despite the arrest of the suspect wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.