Officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) have arrested a suspect along with 2 kilograms and 218 grams of heroin during a raid at a residence in the Udamulla area, Mulleriyawa. Additionally, Rs.

The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the “New Sapiri Rural Credit Scheme – Sarusara” as an annual programme starting in 2025. The “Sarusara” scheme aims to provide interest subsidies to ...

Indictments have been filed against Namal Rajapaksa at the Colombo High Court over the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million granted by Krrish Lanka Pvt. Ltd., an Indian real estate company, for ...

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain “high levels” of the chemical chlorate. The company said in a statement that it was focusing on Belgium, ...

Tax experts yesterday urged the government to provide further clarification on the increase in withholding tax (WHT) from 5 percent to 10 percent. The move includes a provision for the Inland Revenue ...

The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre has warned of heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in the Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa district today.

Candy-Mist, the latest addition to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, is set to open its doors in the next few weeks, a senior company representative said. The property, which expands the company’s footprint ...

More than a dozen U.S. Justice Department employees who worked on investigations and prosecutions related to former President Donald Trump have been fired, CBS News has confirmed. The employees were ...

A rare celestial event is captivating stargazers as six planets line up in a striking display, says Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Director of the Astronomy and Space Sciences Unit, Department of ...

An extraordinary gazette notification issued on 27 January introduces revised vehicle import regulations under the Import and Export Control Act, effective immediately. Signed by President Anura ...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security detail without conducting a comprehensive security assessment.

The Department of Examinations has released the district-level cut-off marks for the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. The results of the examination, which was delayed over the leak of three ...