9 children among 27 dead in massive fire at Gaming Zone in Gujarat
2024-05-26
Twenty-seven people, including nine children, have died in a massive fire that broke out at a gaming zone in Gujarat’sContinue Reading
COPF inquiry into VFS deal postponed again : new date announced
2024-05-25
A meeting convened by the Committee on Public Finance to inquire into the controversial VFS Global deal related to theContinue Reading
Road closure alert : Several roads in Colombo to close tonight
2024-05-25
Road closures are scheduled tonight in Colombo due to recent adverse weather incidents, including tree falls. Areas affected include KanattaContinue Reading
Two former SLFP MPs and a JVP member join the SJB
2024-05-25
During the Polonnaruwa District meeting of the “Jana Pavura” program conducted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), several regional organizersContinue Reading
Rs 2 million reward for information on wanted criminal
2024-05-25
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 2 million for information leading to the arrestContinue Reading
Paralympic gold medalist Dinesh Priyantha disqualified at World Para Athletic event
2024-05-25
Sri Lankan Paralympic gold medalist Dinesh Priyantha Herath who secured the second place in the Javelin Throw F-46 category atContinue Reading
2 Sri Lankans in Japan arrested over illegal abortion
2024-05-25
Two Sri Lankans in Japan were recently arrested over an illegal abortion, and an expert has pointed out that internationalContinue Reading
“Don’t create false narratives against the country’s energy self-sufficiency goals”
2024-05-25
The National Environment Caucus, led by Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero, recently handed over a report titled “Addressing the PrevailingContinue Reading
Pakistan and Sri Lanka agree on repatriation of prisoners
2024-05-25
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to take immediate steps to facilitate the return of prisoners to their respective homelands.Continue Reading
1286 freehold deeds distributed in Jaffna district
2024-05-25
A total of 1286 freehold deeds, covering all 15 Divisional Secretariat divisions within the Jaffna district, were distributed to residents,Continue Reading
Notice for Maldivians visiting Sri Lanka
2024-05-25
The Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a notice to Maldivian travellers on the recent changes to Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Police lifeguards save five from drowning in Panadura
2024-05-25
Police lifeguards have saved five individuals who were swept away by currents, while bathing at the Panadura beach. Constables PushpakumaraContinue Reading
Jaffna Hospital to be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future
2024-05-25
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future toContinue Reading
Yupun Abeykoon wins men’s 100m at Anhalt Championship 2024
2024-05-25
Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon secured first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 inContinue Reading
South-west monsoon established over the island : Rain update
2024-05-25
Due to the south-west monsoon that has established over the island, the prevailing rain and wind conditions are expected toContinue Reading
World court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah
2024-05-24
Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of RafahContinue Reading
T20 World Cup: Commentary panel announced
2024-05-24
ICC TV is set to deliver an unmatched viewing experience for cricket fans worldwide during the upcoming ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
Weather Update: Cyclonic storm developing in Bay of Bengal
2024-05-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red alert warning of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas overContinue Reading