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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak Day message, encouraged all Sri Lankans to embrace Buddhist values of non-violenc…

He stated that Vesak is a significant festival that marks three key events in the life of Lord Buddha: his birth, his enlightenmen…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, along with Tourism Promotion Bureau…

The Opposition cited the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, explaining that the Director General is a subordinate officer who must…

According to a press release from the Japanese embassy, Japan is contributing USD 1,343,202 (around Rs. 400 million) for this vent…

Former Cabinet Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne stated on October 27 that there is no agreement between the JVP and the NPP regardin…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya shared a message for the Hajj festival, urging all Sri Lankans to create a society based on …

In addition to the studio's opening, several new centers aimed at enhancing students’ practical skills and academic experiences …

These arrests came after coordinated raids and thorough security checks by special police teams in the Hatton police division. The…

Pope Leo emphasized that control of AI data should not be left just to private companies. He called on lawmakers to safeguard work…

The US military has conducted strikes on locations in southern Iran, according to a statement from the US military, as top negotia…

This weather forecast is issued at 5:30 a.m. on May 26, 2026, by the Department of Meteorology. The Southwest Monsoon is slowly ta…

Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and CEO of the EDB, remarked on the April 2026 export results, noting that total exports hit US$ 1,38…

Sri Lanka is requesting assistance from Somalia to locate a Sri Lankan sailor who was kidnapped on April 21 this year. He was part…

Winds could become fairly strong, reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, particularly on the Western slopes of the central hills, and in t…

Healthcare workers in Ebola-affected regions of eastern DRC have often encountered pushback from the community regarding strict bu…

Winds are expected to be fairly strong, reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h at times, particularly over the Western slopes of the cen…

At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was inside the White House. Police have restricted access to the area, while N…

Gabbard, who has been a supporter of Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign, was confirmed as a key figure in US intelligence…

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he did not show up for a he…

In the Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts, showers and thunderstorms could happen after 1:00 p.m. Winds of 30 to …

The Election Commission has informed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Elections that it stands ready to co…

Their talks covered important topics like climate change, climate finance, democratic governance, women's political participation,…

Additionally, a minor flood situation is likely to develop in the low-lying floodplain areas of the Kalu River within the next few…

LEVEL I (YELLOW) warnings have been issued for Mirigama and Divulapitiya in Gampaha, Agalawatta and Mathugama in Kalutara, Bulathk…