The Annual Feast of the National Shrine of St. Anthony, Kochchikade, is scheduled for today (12) and tomorrow (13).

After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for further talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme,... MORE..

A 29-year-old individual has been arrested in the Ratmalana area while in possession of a stock of ‘Hash’ estimated to be valued at over Rs. 20 million.

The Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Court today (12) ordered police to expedite further investigations into the death of former Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Ranga Rajapaksa, and submit a comprehensive report to the court.

The Ministry of Education has informed students scheduled to sit for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination that schools will remain open until August 7, 2026, allowing students to utilize the remaining classroom sessions for revision and final preparation.

Sri Lanka has successfully reduced daily vehicle import expenditure from an average of USD 5.27 million to USD 3.9 million through measures introduced to curb imports amid economic pressures, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha stated.

A Special Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from June 15 to June 21 to curb the spread of the disease.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will extend a financial assistance package worth US$ 4 billion to 15 countries, including Sri Lanka, help countries withstand the impact of the Middle East conflict.

Sri Lanka Police have alerted the general public to the growing number of financial frauds and cybercrimes committed through social media platforms by individuals who misuse photographs of police officers... More..

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in ​the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday, with Geneva emerging as the likeliest venue.

A three-judge bench of the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar is scheduled to deliver its verdict on July 31 in the case against former IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who is accused of failing to act on intelligence warnings ahead of the Easter Sunday attacks, Ada Derana reporter said.

Sri Lanka's updated National Mineral Policy has officially come into effect after 27 years, introducing a ban on the export of the country's mineral resources in raw form without value addition. MORE..

A special operation to detect drivers and conductors of passenger transport buses operating under the influence of narcotics was carried out by the Police yesterday (11) at the Horana main bus stand. MORE..

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the appointment of a committee chaired by Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya to conduct a strategic assessment and restructuring of SriLankan Airlines, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..

The leader of 'Sarvajana Balaya', Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has expressed concern over the government's decision to hold the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in August, claiming that the move would significantly reduce students' preparation time. MORE..

The family of former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, says his health condition is deteriorating day by day. MORE..

Oil prices tumbled below the $90 per barrel mark on Friday on hopes of a deal to restore global crude flows after signs of easing tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran and that the “war has ended today.” MORE..