Russia may use its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile to attack "decision-making centres" in Kyiv in response to Ukraine s firing of Western missiles at Russian territory, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (10:09 AM)
The A-9 main road to Jaffna which was closed at Omanthai due to floods has now been reopened for traffic movement, police said. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (1:38 PM)
The principal and a teacher from the Madrasa in Ninthavur, as well as two who had served as assistants to the tractor driver have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the incident where a tractor transporting a group of school children was swept away by floodwaters in Karaitivu, Ampara. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (12:04 AM)
A virtual meeting was held yesterday (27) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Mr. Ajay Banga at the Presidential Secretariat, to discuss Sri Lanka s future development priorities. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (2:19 PM)
Australia passed a law on Thursday to ban social media for children aged under 16 after days of heated debate, setting a standard for other countries to follow in a global push to curb the power of Big Tech. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (7:55 PM)
Both houses of Indian parliament were suspended temporarily on Thursday within minutes of opening as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third day this week seeking a discussion on allegations against the Adani Group. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (2:51 PM)