Sri Lanka has received more than US$5 billion in remittances from migrant workers during the first seven months of this year, marking a significant increase compared with the same period last year. According to the latest figures, remittances received between…
Sri Lanka has recorded 90,306 dengue cases so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), as health authorities warn the public to remain vigilant amid continuing rainy weather. The Western Province continues to account for the…
Thirteen people have been injured after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus collided with a lorry transporting roof tiles in the Medawachchiya area. Police said the injured were admitted to the Medawachchiya and Vavuniya hospitals for medical treatment. According…
The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has focused on measures to strengthen the professionalism of Sri Lanka’s teaching service, address teacher shortages and resolve structural challenges within the education sector. The discussions took place when…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) tomorrow to discuss the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges. According to the President’s Media Division, the meeting will take…
Extensive discussions have been held at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on strengthening rehabilitation programmes for individuals convicted of drug-related offences, with the aim of reducing overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons. The discussions took place…
COLOMBO: Cinnamon Gardens Police have arrested a suspect accused of recording video footage near the official residences of Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice and Inspector General of Police (IGP). According to Police, the suspect is a 40-year-old rental vehicle driver residing…
Sri Lanka has received more than US$5 billion in remittances from migrant workers during the first seven months of this year, marking a significant increase…
Sri Lanka has recorded 90,306 dengue cases so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), as health authorities warn the public…
Thirteen people have been injured after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus collided with a lorry transporting roof tiles in the Medawachchiya area. Police…
The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has focused on measures to strengthen the professionalism of Sri Lanka’s teaching service, address…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) tomorrow to discuss the government’s proposal to extend…
Extensive discussions have been held at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on strengthening rehabilitation programmes for individuals convicted of drug-related…
COLOMBO — Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Bribery Commission this morning (17) but was later granted…
Death Toll Rises to 68 in Yemen Migrant Boat Tragedy; 74 Still Missing The death toll from the tragic migrant boat capsizing off Yemen’s southern…
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, has died at the age of 71, the WWE confirmed today. Born Terry…
Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, has been further remanded until September 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The order…
Water Supply to Wellawatte and Pamankada to Be Suspended Tonight The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary suspension of water…
Cloudbursts and heavy rains in Uttarakhand caused severe destruction in Dehradun and several other districts on Tuesday, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900…
Sri Lanka has launched an ambitious long-term development programme to expand the passenger handling capacity and operational efficiency of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake,…
Government Analyst’s Department Office Assistant Arrested with Heroin and ICE A Government Analyst’s Department office assistant was arrested in Hokandara South for possession of illegal…
The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that the national identity card (NID) of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been “locked,” effectively preventing her…
Sri Lankan police have uncovered another stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), this time at a residence…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) tomorrow to discuss…
