Police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a group of protesting students near the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

The Department of Meteorology has cautioned the people of rising temperatures in the North-western, Western and Southern provinces as well as in Ratnapura District in the coming hours.

The Sri Lankan national, who was shot in Kuwait while working as a delivery person, currently remains under the protection of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jabriya, the Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) says.

Namibia’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton broke the record for the fastest T20I hundred at Kathmandu in the series opener of the Nepal-Namibia-Netherlands T20 tri-series, reaching the milestone off just 33 balls. Coming to the crease with his side in trouble at 62-3 in the 11th over, Jan Frylinck dismissed by an ungainly fumbling stumping, Loftie-Eaton needed […]

The Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to a proposal seeking to upgrade the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Colombo Port to be on par with the international practices, recommendations and standards under a grant provided by Japan.

A police officer has fatally shot himself at the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara.

The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have instructed all Ministries & Government Institutions directed to forego Iftar celebrations & contribute to this fund. The Government’s donation of US $1 […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to upgrade health preparedness at points of entry to Sri Lanka,  in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Department of Immigration, Airports and Air Services Company and Sri Lanka Port Authority. The Government of Japan has made a grant […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries to publish the draft bill of Rubber Control Act No. 11 of 1956 (Amended) Act in the government gazette notification and subsequently submit it to the Parliament for its concurrence.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement the proposed program  to provide credit facilities to existing micro, small and medium scale enterprises for further expansion and recovery of their businesses through licensed commercial banks and licensed […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the  President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement the National Tourism Policy which has been drafted in accordance with the recommendations of the National Planning Department

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to direct the Legal Draftsmen to draft the bill of State Finance Management based on the fundamental draft that has been prepared,  and to entrust powers to the Secretary […]

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to suspend the procedure to acquire properties,  by the lending  banks up to 15.12.2024 and to amend section 4 of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act […]

All political parties will be informed of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act on Tuesday (27 Feb.) and 06 March, as per a decision made by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka.

The Supreme Lanka Coalition (Uttara Lanka Sabhagaya ) has decided to endorse the no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

Two maintenance workers at the Southern Expressway were killed in an accident reported on the highway earlier today (27 Feb.).

SLPP MP Uddika Premarathne has tendered his resignation as a Member of Parliament.

Dozens of people have been shot dead at a mosque on the same day that a church was attacked, say the authorities in Burkina Faso.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal seeking to create a Children of Gaza Fund in aid of the victims of violence in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Romanian Ambassador Doamna Stelu #539;a Arhire has called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees on Monday (Feb.26).

The non-academic staff members of state universities have decided to go on a two-day token strike over several demands including a salary hike.

Having entered the New Year 2024 and the economy across China is in a serious recession, recently many mainlanders revealed that markets ones crowded with passers-by are now extremely deserted, the atmosphere looks very gloomy and dreary, a large number of factories and stores have closed down leading to mass layoffs, unemployment and numerous people […]

Two men who had arrived on a motorcycle have fled after shooting into the air in front of a tourist beach hotel in Wellawatte.