Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing, officials said Friday, as rescuers brought to safety some 1,600 people from two mountainous districts in the neighboring countries. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (12:29 PM)
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested two suspects in possession of a large consignment of Kerala cannabis valued at more than Rs. 50 million. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (11:11 AM)
The leave of all employees of the Department of Posts has been cancelled with effect from tomorrow (17). MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (7:13 PM)
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to the expected level, and the government is working to establish stable policies to enable the country to capture the international gem and jewellery market. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (2:18 PM)
United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose today (16). MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (5:35 PM)
The Postal and Telecommunications Officers Union together with the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) has announced that they will commence a strike action from 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (17). MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (3:00 PM)