Top stories of the day

GCE OL examinations commence tomorrow 

The Department of Examinations announced fr4om tomorrow onwards to follow the timetable of G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) which is published on the official website and the official Facebook page of the Department of Examinations.

IMF delegation here for talks 

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three day official visit to discuss the government's recovery process following the recent Cyclone Ditwah. 

Twenty five Indian fishermen held for poaching

At least twenty five Indian fishermen were taken into custody for engaging in illegal bottom trawling in Palk Straits this morning. 

GMOA withdraws trade union action

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effect from February 18.

Lawyers stage protest in front of Supreme Court against killing of lawyer 

A group of lawyers led by the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) staged a protest today in front of the Supreme Court complex over the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week.

Ministry says 817 persons serve death sentences 

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has stated that a  total of 817 local and foreign individuals who have been sentenced to death are currently held in prisons across the country.

Two brothers held for killing of lawyer and his wife 

Two brothers aged 20 and 24 have been arrested by the officers  to the Western Province South Crimes Range in Kottawa for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week.

Asgiri Chapter prelate urge fellow monks to face allegations against monks

The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero stated today members of the Buddhist clergy should respond with equanimity to allegations directed at them by certain sections of society,