The government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up to August, according to a report. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (11:45 PM)
The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (3:58 PM)
Italy s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy -- a pet project of Prime Minister s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (2:12 PM)
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in the Northern Province today. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:06 AM)
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:03 AM)
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a circular stipulating the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning purposes during the 2024 General Election. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (5:13 PM)