Sajeewani Dilka Lakmali Karunanayake was formally sworn in as a Judge of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this evening (03).

Eleven people have been sentenced to death by a court in Vietnam in one of the country's largest drug trafficking cases, state media report.

The Supreme Court has adjourned until tomorrow the further hearing of petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, recently presented to the Parliament by the government.

The National System Operator (NSO) has urged the public to refrain from flying kites underneath, near or around 220 kV and 132 kV high-voltage transmission lines, towers and grid substations.

Two suspects wanted by Sri Lanka Police in connection with organised crime activities, drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following their deportation from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, has stated that causing inconveniences to vehicle drivers by violating the instructions and guidelines issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding the inspection

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has held a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, to discuss ongoing rule of law reforms in Sri Lanka.

The Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure has officially initiated measures to establish 250 king coconut villages across Sri Lanka over a three-year period under the “Ceylon King Coconut Village” national programme.

A special discussion has been held to expedite the finalization of the India-Sri Lanka Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) planned for the development of the Kankesanthurai Port (KKS) with the assistance of the Indian Government.

The United States has cautioned that employment-based first-preference green cards for Indian nationals could face temporary unavailability within the coming weeks due to heavy demand, intensifying an already severe queue that has kept another primary category shut for applicants.

Authorities closed schools and suspended ferry routes in eastern China's Fujian province on Thursday (Sep 3), after forecasters warned of heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Saudel.

The Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has gazetted new regulations to formally regulate the solar energy technician profession, introducing mandatory vocational qualifications for those engaged in the sector.

The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll ​after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of unlawfully acquiring assets worth more than Rs. 75 million beyond his legitimate income

A private bus carrying around 40 passengers was involved in an accident after being attacked by a wild elephant on the Kataragama–Buttala Road at around 11.00 a.m. today (03).

Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe has assumed duties as the new Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

Sri Lanka is emerging as an increasingly important destination for India’s growing tanker exports, underscoring the deepening maritime and industrial links between the two neighbouring countries.