A close associate of an underworld figure based overseas has been arrested with a stock of heroin in the Ambalangoda area, the Ambalangoda Police said.

The State Veterinary Surgeons' Association (SVSA) says it has decided to launch a 'sick leave' campaign on November 17, citing several issues, including a shortage of veterinary officers in the public service, lack of facilities and failure to provide adequate allowances through the 2027 Budget.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to summon officials of LAUGFS Gas to seek clarification over the recent increase in domestic gas prices.

A stock of unauthorized firearms, trap guns and explosives has been recovered during a special ‘Hasthi Sena’ operation conducted in the Thirappane area of Anuradhapura, where the tusker ‘Agbo’ frequently roams.

Two suspects have been arrested in separate police raids conducted in Narahenpita and Ambalangoda, with the narcotic substances 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin.

Bahrain issued two separate alerts about ​potential threats in posts ‌on social media platform X on Sunday, the first ​such warnings by ​the Gulf country since September.

When President Donald Trump's administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a major boost to his power — the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential policies.

Nearly 19% of Sri Lanka’s population is suffering from diabetes, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated.

The government currently spends nearly Rs. 900 billion annually solely on the payment of public sector salaries, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

A foreign-manufactured revolver, five rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle have been taken into police custody following an incident reported in the Thambuttegama Police Division.

Hamas' armed wing said on Sunday that ​a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the ‌October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Kate, Britain's Princess of ​Wales, will undertake her biggest foreign trip since having treatment for cancer when she ‌joins her husband Prince William in India for his annual Earthshot Prize awards this week.

The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says instructions have been issued to the relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary government interventions to safeguard the future well-being of the 15-year-old girl and the infant...

A massive, nearly five-hour shutdown of the US aviation system that has disrupted more than 20,000 flights since Friday may have been the fault of a single router installed by government contractor L3Harris, government officials said Saturday.

Former Member of Parliament and Valvetithurai Urban Council chairman M.K. Sivajilingam has passed away at the age of 69.