Two individuals who were traveling in a three-wheeler were killed in a shooting by a group that arrived from a car at Thalgahawila, Moragahahena. Police said the victims died upon admission to the Horana Hospital.

The Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa extends an invitation to the three main Presidential candidates - Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa for a LIVE presidential debate on their economic and political policies and their pledges in moving the country forward if they win the upcoming Presidential election scheduled to be held in October.

Sri Lanka and a group of its creditors are in final negotiations to suspend debt repayments until 2028, Nikkei has learned, as country creditors including Japan seek to prevent China’s influence from expanding in the debt-ridden island.

In the midst of heated political debate over the Katchatheevu Island, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda set the stage for another debate when he said that India secured Wadge Bank which is located below Kanyakumari and a much bigger area with extensive sea resources while ceding the Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in terms of the 1976 agreement.

Claiming that both Sinhala and Tamil people have a right to interact with the State in their own languages, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the proportion of the Tamil youth in public institutions, tri-forces and important sectors should be increased.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena who is at the centre of controversy over his latest remarks that he is aware of the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday carnage will be forced to place all his cards on the table when Parliament takes up a fresh debate on the matter during the next sitting week.

Access to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters in Darley Road, Colombo 10, has been temporarily suspended for all individuals following allegations of missing files, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Maradana Police.

At least 11 Sri Lanka’s Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 2020 general elections are not anymore the legislature, either due to death or resignation or legal issues, official data showed.

Sri Lankans migrating for foreign employment dropped 4.2 percent to 297,664 in 2023 from 310,955 in 2022, data from Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau data shows.

The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court today ordered the CID to investigate into the credibility of former President Maithripala Sirisena's controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

A section of the Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa signed an MOU with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to form an alliance, SJB Smspokesman S.M. Markar told journalists today. Six MPs including Professor G. L. Peiris, Dilan Perera. Nalaka Godahewa are some of the signitories.

Around 100 Intelligence Officers from the police in the Western Province have been discharged from their duties and reassigned to security duties in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (SLHRC) has reported that 24 suspects had died in police custody last year.

The official website of the Sri Lanka Ministry of Education has fallen victim to a cyber intrusion. Hackers, purportedly identifying as "Anonymous EEE," managed to gain unauthorized access to the site, leaving behind a message warning of security vulnerabilities.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at several commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Apr 05) compared to Thursday, while also holding on below the Rs. 300 rate.

The attempt by some MPs to dissolve Parliament by passing a resolution has proven to be a futile exercise as the required number of 113 MPs cannot be mustered, a parliamentarian who wished to remain anonymous said.

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

The sun is expected to be directly over Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15, as a result of its apparent northward relative motion, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs – Tharaka Balasuriya says that the post of Sri Lankan ambassador in China, which had remained vacant for several months, will be filled soon.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Apr 04), compared to Wednesday.

M.G. Weerasena is to fill the vacancy created by the death of Anuradhapura District SLPP MP K.H. Nandasena. M.G. Weerasena is next in line on the SLPP list for the Anuradhapura District.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has informed the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court that he will not provide a confidential statement before the magistrate in connection with his controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

Three Sri Lankan nationals convicted in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case — Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar — who had been prematurely freed from prison and later detained at a special camp in Tiruchi, were released on April 2 at night.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith never received any prior warnings on the Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said today.

Research conducted by the government has revealed that more than 60 percent of the voters in Sri Lanka are still undecided on whom they should vote for, UNP Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

The bail application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today rejected by Colombo High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka.

The Ministry of Defence has declared a month long General Amnesty from April 20 – May 20, 2024 to Tri-Forces absentees, enabling them to receive an official discharge from their respective services.

The Colombo High Court today refused to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera on bail.