The Meteorology Department says that heavy rainy weather in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduce gradually. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (9:56 AM)
A person in a three-wheeler has been shot dead in the Madampitiya area of Grandpass, Colombo the police said. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (5:55 PM)
A 49-year-old woman found lying on the road in the Mugunuwatawana area on the Chilaw-Kurunegala main road this morning (16) has been pronounced dead after being admitted to the hospital. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (4:20 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected an appeal for bail made by the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries Arjun Aloysius and two others, who were sentenced to prison on Monday (14) over VAT evasion. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (1:23 PM)
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey s Malatya province on Wednesday, the country s disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (5:48 PM)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he does not plan to retire from politics. MORE..
16 Oct 2024 (10:15 AM)