Commenting on opposition leaders Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President Ranil Wickremeisnghe argued that their calls for change were superficial, stating that if they truly cared about the people, they would have joined the effort to alleviate hardships, such as the long queues faced by citizens.

The United States has issued an updated “Level 2: exercise increased caution” travel advisory for Sri Lanka ahead of the presidential polls.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in its economic recovery, the nation is still vulnerable and must work to protect the hard-earned gains it has achieved so far.

The first phase of excavation activities at the mass grave in Sri Lanka’s main commercial port premises have come to a halt.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is having an internal battle for premiership even before the presidential election is held.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that the issues in the North cannot be limited to just political problems but also require development.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill in the government gazette and thereafter submit it to the Parliament for approval.

Three U.S. citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Friday for their role in a May failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Election Commission has planned a curb on social media in the 48-hour silent period before the presidential polls to prevent any campaigning and mud-slinging.