The north to south 24-hour ultra-endurance “Race The Pearl” concluded with several key international names boosting Sri Lanka’s sports tourism potential.

In a significant leap towards recovery, Sri Lanka celebrated the arrival of over 1.1 million tourists, rekindling hopes of achieving the ambitious target of 1.55 million arrivals by the end of the year.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying "this is not my time".

US actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit '90s TV sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 54, US media report.

The Government has renewed the Petroleum Products licence of Lanka IOC PLC for 20 years more with effect from 22 January 2024.

Georgian business delegation explores enhanced trade links with Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector

In a significant leap towards recovery, Sri Lanka celebrated the arrival of over 1.1 million tourists, rekindling hopes of achieving the ambitious target of 1.55 million arrivals by the end of the year.

In a strategic move to revitalise Sri Lanka’s domestic economy, the Government said yesterday it is placing a strong emphasis on two key components: expanding supply capacity and broadening market access.

US based Heart to Heart International has made another donation of urgent medical aid, worth an approximate of US$2.9 million (Rs 985 million), to the people of Sri Lanka.

Donald Trump and three of his children will soon take the stand in a New York business fraud case.

A man suspected of killing 18 people in a shooting in Maine has been found dead after a three-day manhunt, police say.

While saying that Sri Lanka faces limitations in the available land for industrial purposes, hindering the growth of the industrial sector, Minister of Industry and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated that measures are being taken to expand industrial land allocation, with a target of dedicating 1% of the nation's total land area for industrial purposes.

If the government does not reconsider the electricity tariff increase, it will affect the bakery industry and result in a price increase of bakery products in the future, All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) Chairman N.K. Jayawardana said.

One–fifth of Sri Lanka’s total landmass, particularly the areas in the central hills- is prone to landslides according to a study by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).

The recent rejection of the extension of service for Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne by the Constitutional Council has reportedly caused issues within the Sri Lanka Police administration amid escalating crime rates in the country.

Court of Appeal Justice Chamath Morais today recused himself from hearing three contempt of court cases filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha over his alleged contemptuous statement.

Russia is executing soldiers who try to retreat from a bloody offensive in eastern Ukraine, the White House has said.

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, yesterday emphasized the importance of Colombo Port as a strategic location in the region as the Gateway to South Asia, a maritime hub that has brought together many nations in their venture for new trade routes and investments.

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, once seen as reform-minded contender to the country’s top leadership role, died of a sudden heart attack early Friday in Shanghai, state media reported.

To date, more than 50 people have been killed in shootings this year

- Western, Southern Provinces are of primary concern when it comes to the rise in organized crime

- Efforts will be made to tackle underworld figures operating from overseas