The National People s Power (NPP) has reportedly decided to appoint MP Ashoka Ranwala, a long-time stalwart of the JVP, as the Speaker of the new Parliament. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (10:12 AM)
A low-pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23 November and thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent two days, says the Met. Department. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (8:51 AM)
Palestinians are "facing diminishing conditions for survival" in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (8:50 PM)
The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament commenced a short while ago. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (11:27 AM)
Ten persons have been arrested along with 160 kg of ICE narcotics (crystal methamphetamine) and 60 kg of heroin in Gandara, Matara by the Matara Divisional Crimes Detective Bureau (DCDB). MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (9:07 AM)
The ceremonial opening of the first session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for today (21), during which President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the Government s Policy Statement. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (9:33 AM)