The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China s Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82, state media reported on Saturday (May 23), with nine still missing. MORE..
23 May 2026 (12:49 PM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..
23 May 2026 (10:53 AM)
At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..
22 May 2026 (11:44 PM)
Indian state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time this month, dealers said on Saturday, as the companies look to recoup losses caused by elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran war. MORE..
23 May 2026 (12:39 PM)
Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear. MORE..
22 May 2026 (9:23 PM)
A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country today (22) after being detained by UAE s security authorities, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
22 May 2026 (11:22 PM)