The Colombo High Court yesterday sentenced two Excise Department officers to 28 years’ rigorous imprisonment for soliciting a bribe of Rs.150,000 from two women who were arrested in possession of ...

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met today with Mr. Marc-André Franche, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, at the Parliament, to reaffirm and enhance the ...

Tensions at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) reached a boiling point as Director General Manoj Nadeeshana Amarasinghe and Deputy Director General (Administration) Thanuja Ariyaratne were ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address the urgent repairs needed for the canals and drainage system, in response to the rapid rise in dengue and ...

The Ministry of Defense has initiated the establishment of internal affairs units within state institutions to support the 2025–2029 National Anti-Corruption Plan. These units are tasked with ...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned whether the Government is taking responsibility for the closure of ‘NEXT’, a famous garment factory in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone and the loss of ...

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (21) that firm action will be taken regarding the misuse of Standing Order 27(2) during parliamentary proceedings. The Speaker noted that recent questions ...

Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, is set to introduce a diverse range of new SKUs, catering to evolving consumer demands. This expansion will be driven by a Rs. 3.1 billion investment in a ...

The Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday ordered Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, to be remanded until June 3, following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate ...

South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in ...

Sri Lanka commemorates its 53rd Republic Day today (May 22), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward full sovereignty. Though the country gained independence from British rule ...

The 78th World Health Assembly commenced in Geneva under the theme “One World for Health”, bringing together global leaders to discuss future health strategies, including pandemic preparedness and ...