Hundreds of fishermen went on a strike in Rameshwaram on Saturday condemning the arrests of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the seizure of their boats. MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (11:55 PM)
The Essential Food Commodities Importers Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (2:57 PM)
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Donald Lu has expressed the United States government s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka s on-going anti-corruption initiatives as needed during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (07). MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (6:38 PM)
Four individuals have been arrested for their involvement in a series of gold jewellery robberies targeting taxi drivers. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (5:37 PM)
The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family s 50 years of iron rule. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (5:15 PM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says that a programme has been initiated to inspect food and beverages sold in areas with high public foot traffic, in preparation for the upcoming festive season. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (11:52 AM)