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A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed. The...

The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia, as Professor Stewart Mottram...

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following the attack on the Iranian...

Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were facing serious...

Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling will be...

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology.  Fairly heavy falls...

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds, questioning whether Sri Lanka...

A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowding the route, and allow the...

Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theft incident involving unauthorised access...

At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on May 30, and to hold...