Heavy and persistent rains lashed several parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, triggering flooding, transport disruptions, flight diversions and multiple disaster warnings as water levels rose in...
Twenty-one alleged underworld operatives, deported from Dubai, were taken into custody by the CID, upon their arrival at the Mattala International Airport yesterday, Police said. The...
The Matara Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear before court in connection with...
The Election Commission has informed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Elections that it is prepared to conduct the polls under any electoral system approved...
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the government to begin negotiations immediately for a successor programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warning that Sri...
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi yesterday told Parliament that 42 ancient paintings were missing from the National Art Gallery, and that...
The government would not seek approval for a further electricity tariff increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) before September, Minister of Energy...
Sri Lanka is expecting USD 700 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 27 following approval by the IMF Executive Board, Deputy Minister of...
Airbus bribe case: Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva yesterday (20) granted bail to Mohamed Riswan and Mohamed Irshan, who allegedly received money to stand as sureties...
The government has initiated a major conservation drive to protect its fragile northern marine ecosystems, with top government officials pledging stronger action against environmental degradation, destructive...