Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, told Parliament yesterday that President Anura Kumara...
The NPP government was exploring the feasibility of introducing a regular pension, or annuity scheme, for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)...
The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year’s tournament – but players are said...
Conflicting reports have emerged from the ICC’s call with the BCB on Tuesday over Bangladesh travelling to India to participate...
The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is...
Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents...
At least 14 members of the press were detained in Venezuela on Monday as they were covering the aftermath of...
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has called for a “new phase” in ties with China as he met its...
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal forwarded by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation to...
The instructions required for granting relief to farmers for the short term crops devastated due to the extreme weather have...
Sri Lanka has signed and ratified the United Nations Convention against Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Palermo Protocol to Prevent,...
The situation report issued by the Disaster Management 1000hrs today [06th January 2026] confirms that 21,514 persons belonging to 6,592...
By Sujeewa Thathsara Health trade unions have warned the government of trade action if the use of fingerprint machines is made mandatory only for selected categories...
By Dinasena Ratugamage Over 64,000 hectares of paddy fields in the Northern Province have been destroyed by heavy rainfall. The worst-hit district is Mannar, where approximately...
Giving smartphones to pacify children is making matters worse By Rathindra Kuruwita Myopia among children was on the rise due to increased exposure to digital screens,...
By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka, a country blessed with abundant natural resources, is globally recognised for its exceptional biodiversity. Particularly, the central highlands of the island,...
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya recently stated that it is more appropriate to apprehend and bring drug suppliers to justice rather than focusing...
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, proudly announces its continued partnership as Gold Sponsor for the Kadella Art of Living 2024, reaffirming its commitment...
A virtual meeting was held on Wednesday (27) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG), Ajay Banga, at the...
By Sanath Nanayakkare Erik Solheim, the former Norwegian politician, peace negotiator, advisor to green businesses and international guest speaker on environment and development, has criticised the...
Our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Despite meaningful strides in governance and efforts to curb corruption and inefficiency, we face significant economic challenges that demand...
By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon and Eranthi Marambe There has been a notable increase in the number of HIV-positive individuals in Sri Lanka, with over 500 new...
As an educational consultant, I was happy to read your editorial of 28 Nov., 2024 titled, “Shadow Education in Spotlight”. I wrote an article in The...
The Navy on Wednesday rescued a family of three trapped by rising floodwaters at Mawadiodei, Chenkaladi. The family, including a young child, was stranded on farmland...
