Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. MORE..
7 May 2024 (5:25 PM)
Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said that a Cabinet paper was submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers to increase the retirement age of certain healthcare services including nursing staff to 61 years. MORE..
7 May 2024 (9:46 PM)
Supreme Court Judge S. Thurairaja has recused himself from the judge bench considering the appeals petitions filed by the directors of the local agent of the X-Press Pearl ship which caught fire in the seas off Colombo Harbour and resulted in the country s worst maritime disaster. MORE..
8 May 2024 (4:28 PM)
A 72-hour detention order was obtained by police for Ramesh Priyajanaka alias Manna Ramesh who was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (07) by a team of CID officers, the police spokesman said. MORE..
7 May 2024 (3:41 PM)
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women s T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. MORE..
8 May 2024 (8:56 AM)
The Meteorology Department says an enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days from today (May 08). MORE..
8 May 2024 (8:47 AM)