US President Donald Trump claimed the next phase of negotiations with Iran would be “easier” than the initial round that led to the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding.

The ‘Dinana Dakuna’ collective has strongly condemned what it describes as politically motivated interference by police and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in matters related to contempt of court allegations, claiming that such actions are being used to restrict freedom of expression.

The Free Lawyers organization has criticized the Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) decision to investigate several political leaders and activists over alleged contempt of court, describing the move as an attempt to restrict freedom of expression.

The Ministry of Education will conduct a special dengue control programme in all schools, preschools and educational institutions across Sri Lanka on June 18 as part of the National Dengue Prevention Programme.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allocate funds for the reconstruction of additional places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to initiate the drafting of a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict Management in Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to obtain another US$ 100 million from the Asian Development Bank under the Policy Based Loan Facilities.

An electricity transformer located within the premises of the Cancer Unit of the Galle National Hospital has reportedly suddenly caught fire. MORE..

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement ‌eased concerns of rate hike by the Federal Reserve, while investors awaited further details on the deal.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a long-term programme should be formulated to minimise the spread of the dengue epidemic and emphasised that, just as the country has successfully overcome previous challenges,

The Court of Appeal has announced that it will deliver its decision on July 3 after concluding hearings on a petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

Oil prices extended losses on ​Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for a resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against shaky ‌physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports from 2009 to the present recently visited the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai.

A three-wheeler travelling from Katunayake to Lindula in Talawakelle veered off the road and plunged down a 100-foot precipice, leaving the driver injured. MORE..

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday the first round of negotiations on a final agreement between Iran and the United States will be held after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between them in Switzerland on Friday.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have formalized today (16) the 2nd phase of a continued partnership, reaffirming their joint commitment to advancing financial literacy...MORE..