Under the Vanaspathi Programme launched in 2025, a total of 81 forests have so far been declared as forest reserves through gazette notifications. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (1:49 PM)
The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka, stated that the QR code-based fuel quota system currently in place is expected to be strictly enforced in the future. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (1:39 PM)
Police have confirmed that the driver of the cab involved in the accident where six persons, including three females, were reported dead after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of people near a Vesak Dansala in the Meegoda Junction, had been under the influence of alcohol. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (9:44 AM)
Six persons, including three females, are reported dead while several others are injured after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of people near a Vesak Dansala in the Meegoda Junction. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (3:23 AM)
At least 41 people died and 140 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the past day, despite the ceasefire that has been in force since April 17, the country s health ministry said. MORE..
31 May 2026 (11:28 PM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, he said on Sunday, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (8:37 AM)