Five 12-year-old schoolgirls have been hospitalized after experiencing adverse reactions following the administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which is given to prevent cervical cancer, at school. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (12:33 PM)
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Ice drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (4:33 PM)
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in the Northern Province today. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:06 AM)
A fuel train has derailed between Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding against a herd of wild elephants. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:11 AM)
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (8:35 PM)
The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (3:58 PM)