A train has broken down between Polgahawela and Alawwa railway stations, disrupting tran services on the main line, the Railway Control Room said. MORE..
A new report outlines the fatal effects of Facebook’s newsfeed in developing countries where misinformation and hate speech allegedly fuel real-world attacks -- and the Silicon Valley titan is accused of doing nothing to ease the tensions. MORE..
The official narrative in China and the highlighting of the country’s “core interests” in terms of fostering and promoting economic development in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region through the ambitiously conceived “Belt Road Initiative” (BRI) may not be entirely true. MORE..
President Maithripala Sirisena who was in London to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting returned to Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
The President’s Media Division (PMD) refuted news circulated in certain media alleging that more than hundred delegates accompanied President Maithripala Sirisena in his Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)tour.MORE....
The national government concept will continue forward under a new agreement to create a people-centered administration, says General Secretary of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Mahinda Amaraweera. MORE..
Thirty-two suspects arrested over the violence in Digana, Kandy including Amith Weerasinghe of Maha Sohon Balakaya and local government members have been further remanded by the Theldeniya Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
The Ministry of Finance confirmed the agreed final price formula is scheduled to be submitted to the cabinet tomorrow (24) for approval.MORE....
The President has no vision as to which political party members should be included in the new cabinet, alleges United National Party (UNP) MP, Wijedasa Rajapakshe. MORE..
Minister Vijith Vijithamuni Soysa has urged the 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members who were planning to sit in the opposition after quitting the National Government, to accept their ministerial portfolios again and work with the President. MORE..
The Chairman of the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha Chanaka Amila Rangana and three others have been remanded by the Tissamaharama Magistrate in connection with the attack on the Kataragama Police Station in January.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya rejected statements made by certain parties to the media that a large sum of money has been allocated for the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament session to be held on May 08.MORE...
A special discussion is scheduled to take place between President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today (23) about the cabinet reshuffle, Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said.MORE...
The temporary removal of Basnayaka Nilame of Ruhunu Katharagama Maha Devalaya was not an act of vengeance, says Minister of Buddha Sasana Gamini Jayawickrama Perera. MORE..
Sri Lanka is the only country in South Asia that provides uninterrupted power throughout 24 hours a day, says Minister of Power & Renewable Energy, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. MORE..
A mother has killed her ten-month old baby and has committed suicide inside her residence in Habarakada, Hiniduma. MORE...
Minister of Education, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has advised the Department of Examination to modernize its examination process and to make use of new technology for this task. MORE..
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has incurred heavy losses and a pricing formula for fuel should be introduced in order to prevent further loss, according to CPC trade unions. MORE..
A 11-year-old girl who attempted suicide by hanging herself inside her room was rescued by the residents and rushed to Dickoya Base Hospital today (23).MORE...
The case filed by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) against MP Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa on charges of submitting forged documents to obtain a diplomatic passport was taken up for hearing at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (23). MORE..
A 31 year old was arrested for possessing of heroin worth around Rs 1 million near Pothanagama Junction in Anuradhapura. MORE..
A person was arrested today (23) in connection with the Attanagalla shooting incident that took place yesterday (22).MORE...
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has requested the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and the Ministry of Home Affairs to instruct organizers of ‘Dansal’ to not use banned polythene this Vesak season. MORE..
President Maithripala Sirisena has signed the gazette notification proclaiming the next parliamentary session will be on May 08, at 2.15 pm, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.
29 passengers were injured when a SLTB bus running from Samimale to Hatton skidded off Hatton-Maskeliya main road, Ada Derana Correspondent reported.MORE...
The main suspect involved in the Attanagalla shooting incident has been identified, the police said.MORE...
The government has allocated Rs.30 million to establish Police posts at 20 identified tourist hotspots to provide better security for tourists visiting the country. MORE...
Daughter of life-convict Anandasuthakaran was offered educational aid of Rs 10,000 by Northern Province Governer Rejinald Cooray.MORE...
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga says that there is no need to remove the current secretaries of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) from their posts.MORE...
A large scale racketeer who smuggles stocks of Kerala Cannabis to Galewala, Jaffna was nabbed with 2kg of Kerala cannabis in possession, reports Galewala police. MORE...
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera said he would not allow the posts of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) be given to members of other parties.MORE...
A Sri Lankan couple was arrested by the custom officials at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake while attempting to smuggle 2.35kg of gold to India.MORE...
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the government is going to bring a draft bill on establishing new religious places and maintenance. MORE....
A youth who attempted to smuggle in 30,600 sticks of cigarettes worth Rs. 1.5 million was apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake earlier this morning (22).MORE...
The second term of government and government affiliated Sinhala and Tamil medium schools will commence tomorrow (23), the Education Ministry announced.MORE...
The great-great-great-grandmother regarded as the world’s oldest person has died in Japan at the age of 117.MORE....
A suicide attack at a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed at least 31 people, officials say.MORE...
Mandating meter installation and issue of receipts instead of introducing fixed prices for three-wheeler fares is like changing the pillow to cure a headache, say the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection.MORE...
A new postal stamp valued at Rs 12 is to be issued on April 29 to commemorate the State Vesak Festival 2018.more..
The government has decided to arrive into a final decision about the cabinet reshuffle after discussions between President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE....
The Senior Laboratory Assistant of the rubber factory in Horana who was arrested over the death of five persons in the ammonia tank incident was remanded until April 25, by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.MORE...
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is trying to upset the unity and strength of the Opposition by proposing to abolish the Executive Presidency at a time the government is facing crisis, says National Freedom Front (NFF).more...
United National Party (UNP) has decided to partition its Head Quarters, Sirikotha, in to three main areas of service and assign a board of officials to ensure their activities.MORE...
The 81st birth anniversary of Reggie Ranatunga, former Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) minister was commemorated today (22) at Udugampola.MORE...
A 26-year-old youth was arrested in Sirisara Uyana,Borella for the possession of 10 grams of heroin, the Police said.MORE...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he will suspend all missile tests and shut down a nuclear test site with immediate effect.MORE....
A 59-year-old mother and her 40-year old daughter have been stabbed to death at Mapakadawewa in Mahiyanganaya last night (21), Police reported.MORE...
The Director General of Labour said legal action will be taken against Horana rubber factory for failing to take safety precautions.MORE...
A University student drowned when his boat capsized, while engaging in water sports, in Kelani River off Ginigathhena, Kalugala, Yatiberiya area, yesterday (20). MORE...
The Sea area from Puttalam to Batticaloa via Galle will be very rough with waves 2-3 metres high, announced the Disaster Management Centre.MORE...
