Two people have been arrested in connection with a stock of textbooks worth around Rs. 800,000 that had been issuedContinue Reading The post Two arrested over sale of textbooks worth Rs. 800,000 as scrap paper appeared f

Alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik and two other underworld figures who were arrested in Dubai have been brought back toContinue Reading The post Dubai Arrests: Shiran Basik, 2 other underworld figures brought back to

Several areas in the Northern, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces are facing drinking water shortages as dry weather continues,Continue Reading The post Dry weather leaves several areas in Sri Lanka facing water sh

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to strengthen Sri Lanka’s co-operative movement and state-owned retail institutions to play a more active role in the market and help regulate prices.

Villagers and Buddhist monks in Hiriketiya have launched a protest calling for the removal of a recently established Chabad HouseContinue Reading The post Protest held in Hiriketiya calling for removal of Chabad House ap

United States air safety investigators have found evidence of metal fatigue in an engine fan blade that fractured during a Ryanair flight last month, sending debris into the cabin and shattering a window where a passenge

North Korea has denounced major United States-South Korea military drills set to start next week as a provocation that heightens tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The US-Japan-South Korea military cooperation is turning

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha says he does not intend to contest another parliamentary election from the Kandy District, whileContinue Reading The post Individuals may change, but NPP Govt will remain forever – La

More than 100 income-generating projects are being launched across the country this year under the government’s “Punarudaye Purawara” national programme,Continue Reading The post Rs. 2,500 million allocated for local gov

A 54-year-old police officer has died after sustaining serious injuries in an assault involving a pole. The assault took placeContinue Reading The post Police officer succumbs to injuries after pole assault appeared firs

  The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged traders to clearly display the prices of unpackaged or loose goods, remindingContinue Reading The post CAA urges traders to clearly display prices of loose goods appeared

The Government has extended until December 31, 2026, a 50% surcharge imposed on the applicable Customs Import Duty on specified imported motor vehicles.

The heat index, or the temperature felt by the human body, is expected to rise to the ‘Caution’ level in several areas of seven districts during the daytime, the Department of Meteorology warned.

Police have arrested a woman and a man in connection with the abandonment of a four-year-old girl on Gammedda Road in Yatirawana Mudune, Wattegama yesterday.

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the broadcasting platforms for the upcoming two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and India, withContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Vs India Test Series : How to watch appeared first on

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya officially launched the Dongcheng Hand Tools range in Sri Lanka at the BMICHContinue Reading The post Sanath Jayasuriya joins DBL to launch Dongcheng Hand Tools in Sri L

There’s a sense of regality and nonchalance to the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The sights and sounds here are rather unique. A 17th century fort overlooks the ground – with its old-school, postcard-worthy rampar

Iga Swiatek secured her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open on Thursday. The six-time Grand Slam winner was cheered on by the crowd in Toronto a

A 53-year-old woman has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over properties and assets allegedly acquired through drug trafficking.

More than 200,000 disputes are referred to mediation boards across Sri Lanka each year, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration said.

A crocodile was found inside a banquet hall of a popular hotel in Battaramulla.

A video circulating on social media has raised questions over police conduct during a routine vehicle check near the Wariyapola Police Station.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, will be presented to Parliament on Tuesday, August 18.

A video of Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara driving his vehicle came under fire by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna today.

Advisor for Foreign Trade and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman, Pankaj Khimji, and the accompanying Omani delegation met with Prime Ministe

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of