Sri Lanka has reduced its food insecurity rate from 24% to 16%, according to Philip Ward, the newly appointed representative and the Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme in Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (7:25 PM)
Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would still need Israel s approval, as Gaza s Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,000. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (11:27 PM)
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, NuwaraEliya, Galle and Matara districts.
19 Aug 2025 (7:08 AM)
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 252.16 points today. MORE
18 Aug 2025 (6:13 PM)
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (7:51 PM)
A Quazi court judge in Kalmunai and his wife have been arrested by the Bribery Commission on allegations of soliciting a bribe.
19 Aug 2025 (7:10 AM)