A committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a set of recommendations outlining a new framework for admitting students to the Faculty of Medicine at General Sir John Kotelawala ...

Renowned senior civil servant Bradman Weerakoon has passed away at the age of 94, according to family sources. Weerakoon’s distinguished public service career spanned nearly five decades, during which ...

The government of Sri Lanka has announced that Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 18% will be imposed on a broad range of digital services provided within the country, starting from 1 October 2025.

Former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has received multiple death threats via phone calls allegedly made by an underworld figure currently residing in Dubai. The threats were issued on Saturday, ...

Kumaraswamy Pushpakumar, better known by his alias Iniya Bharathi, was arrested on 6 July alongside a close associate in a major breakthrough linked to a string of serious crimes committed during Sri ...

Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations after three unidentified male bodies were discovered in separate locations across the country on Wednesday (2 July). The first body was found on the beach ...

In a remarkable act of dedication and bravery, a SLTB bus driver suffered a heart attack while at the wheel but still managed to safely bring the vehicle to a halt, saving the lives of 62 passengers ...

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, maintaining its Level 2 classification—”Exercise Increased Caution”—but significantly strengthening its language in light of ongoing ...

A 23-year-old man was arrested by Fort Police after he climbed and remained seated on a traffic signal tower near the Presidential Secretariat, demanding a meeting with the President. The young man, a ...

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd marked its second corporate anniversary with a vibrant Family Day celebration in Hambantota, the birthplace of its operations in Sri Lanka. The two-day event brought ...

The Gampaha High Court has ordered the release of former minister Mervyn Silva and two others on bail in connection with an alleged fraudulent sale of a state-owned land in the Kiribathgoda town area.

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, in partnership with Piaggio Vehicles, unveiled the Piaggio Apé E City—an advanced electric three-wheeler—at the Colombo EV Motor Show 2025. The launch marks a milestone in Sri ...