Indonesian rescuers on Friday searched for survivors buried in three cars and bus at the base of a cliff after flash floods and landslides in North Sumatra province killed at least 29 people. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (3:17 PM)
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says that while some critics label the large-scale projects implemented in Sri Lanka with Chinese financial assistance as "white elephants," all such projects were developed according to the requests of the governments in power at the time. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (3:40 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -2.1% in November 2024, compared to -0.8% in October 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (5:19 PM)
The Rajarata Rejina train travelling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta has derailed this morning (29) between the Colombo Fort and the Secretariat Halt railway stations. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (2:30 PM)
In a well-coordinated operation, the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Navy on Friday successfully seized approximately 500 kg of narcotics, identified as Crystal Meth, from two fishing boats in the Arabian Sea. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (11:48 AM)
A man has reportedly been snatched by a crocodile in the Crocodile Rock area of Pottuvil police division. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (11:15 AM)