by Norman Palihawadane A suspect has been arrested for allegedly throwing a parcel, containing prohibited items, over the wall of the Magazine Prison in Colombo, Police said. The parcel,...
Families of 10 prison officers, killed during the recent deadly violence at Negombo Prison, were each given Rs. 2 million in compensation yesterday under the Agrahara...
Former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, were indicted before the Colombo High Court, on Thursday, for an...
More than 81,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with drinking water shortages worsening in...
The Colombo High Court, on Thursday, postponed further hearing of the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to September 10.The...
Parliament yesterday (21) observed a minute’s silence in memory of veteran singer Nanda Malini following a proposal by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya during the morning...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need to establish a strong research culture in Sri Lanka founded on curiosity, academic freedom and integrity. The Prime...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over...
The Director Genaral of the Department of Government Information in a statement says that the Government has declared 21, 22 and 23 August 2026 as National...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (20) said that the Supreme Court bench to hear the petitions against the 22nd...