Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (22) that the draft bill to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be published in the Government Gazette in the beginning of September. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (2:49 PM)
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, the waters between South America s southern tip and Antarctica. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (10:40 AM)
The strike action initiated by the postal trade unions continues for the fifth consecutive day today (22). MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (11:51 AM)
The United National Party s (UNP) media unit has released a copy of the officially invitation letter sent by the University of Wolverhampton to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (5:48 PM)
India s Supreme Court modified its order on stray dogs on Friday, directing that those picked up from streets in and around Delhi be released after sterilisation and immunisation, after a storm of protests from animal lovers. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (11:19 PM)
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kader Nana Watte area in Borella this evening (22). MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (8:03 PM)