Voter turnout for the local government election experienced a severe decline as compared with the last local government election in 2018, with all districts experiencing lower turnout and 12 districts ...

The picturesque city of Galle, renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and breathtaking views, is facing an unprecedented challenge. The entrance to the Heritage City of Galle, accessed ...

On a pristine spring day in Prestbury, a village beloved of Premier League footballers and The Real Housewives of Cheshire set, Sir Geoffrey Boycott is pulling a bottle of his favourite Californian ...

Sri Lanka’s Dinara de Silva, who bagged the ITF Junior Circuit J30 Week 1 Girl’s Singles title last week, kept up to her reputation when she succeeded to bag her second successive title when she came ...

The Education Ministry has cancelled a previous order on the transfer of land under the Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No 8 of 1961 and imposed a restriction.

Two Chinese projects—the proposed Sinopec oil refinery in Hambantota and a logistics centre at the Colombo Port—are still stuck in the pipeline, largely over benefits such as sweeping tax concessions ...

The Higher Education Ministry has decided to appoint an additional officer to each state university vested with fresh powers to penalise students and initiate legal action in a renewed bid to curb ...

While Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of equilibrium and moderate progress with tourism experiencing a period of recovery and growth, globally renowned brands are eyeing Sri Lanka to establish ...

The Eluwankulama wildlife office raided a large-scale illegal logging racket inside the buffer zone of the Wilpattu National Park on Wednesday, confiscating nearly Rs. 1mn worth of timber. The trees ...

The Global Franchise Forum (GFF) 2025 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka at the Sheraton Hotel in Colombo recently where buyers and suppliers of brands met (see picture by M.A. Pushpa Kumara).

Christ King College, Ja-ela recorded the first win of the Battle of the Crowns against traditional rivals Carey College by a convincing innings and 59-run in the inaugural big match encounter ...

The awarding of scout/Guide leaders membership badges of the Ruhunu National College of Education took place at the College in Kurunduwatta, Akmeemana. District Scout Commissioner for Galle Upul ...