Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has launched a scathing attack on the government for the 50% Customs duty surcharge...
A Bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published in an...
Taking a decisive step towards safeguarding Sri Lanka’s maritime heritage, a high-level discussion was held today (18) at the Ministry...
Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say....
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency...
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the “clock is ticking” as talks to bring the war to an end...
Delhi Capitals (DC) kept their slim hopes of making the playoffs alive by beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets...
For the longest time, Punjab Kings seemed to be a lock in for the playoffs, possibly even a top-two spot....
Bangladesh ruled the second day of the Sylhet Test, going to stumps with a healthy 156-run lead and only three...
Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan at a T20 World Cup for the second consecutive edition after the PCB announced the...
After five successive wins in conditions that weaponised their bowlers and masked their limitations with the bat,Gujarat Titans [GT] found...
A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa,...
A special meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and members of the Voice of plantation people organization was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on...
Sri Lanka reiterates commitment to ‘Belt and Road’ cooperation …builds on acquisition of port on 99-year-lease China and Sri Lanka yesterday (16) finalised a strategic USD...
By Dinasena Ratugamage An unidentified gunman opened fire near the entrance to the Mannar court complex, killing two persons yesterday (16) morning. Police identified the victims...
India was planning to extradite notoroius criminal Janith Madushanka alias Podi Lassie to Sri Lanka, authoritative sources said. The gangster and drug kingpin Podi Lassie recently...
ITF Asia 14 and Under Championship Annaya Norbert and Sahansa Damsiluni won the girls’ doubles title for the hosts while the boys’ pair settled for the...
Sri Lanka has received an assurance from Thailand to help rescue victims of human trafficking stranded in that country. The following is the text of statement...
By Saman Indrajith Secretary General of the Constitutional Council, Dhammika Dassanayake yesterday (16) alleged that attempts were being made to tarnish his reputation.The former Secretary General...
Philosophical approach should integrate sociological and psychological principles as an essential part of the campaign by Prof. Athula Sumathipala Clean Sri Lanka; what does it entail?...
Friday 17th January, 2025 The Opposition has been able to put the government on the defensive on the propaganda front. The JVP/NPP carried out a propaganda...
Looking for opportunities to invest in tourism and solar power verticals Says ‘would be happy to talk to right partners’ By Sanath Nanayakkare Getting a more...
In a bid to enhance mobility of law enforcement officers deployed in the Northern Province, India would provide vehicles for police stations in that region, authoritative...
