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)
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)
Following a discussion with rice traders, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed new maximum retail and wholesale price limits for various rice types, according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (10:11 PM)
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will conduct special inspections at rice mills in the Polonnaruwa area today (08). MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (11:05 AM)
The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area, formed over southeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify further and move west-northwestwards during the next 24 hours. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (10:18 AM)
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)