President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his recognition of the challenges women face in safeguarding their families amidst the economic crisis. He highlighted the government s swift action by presenting two bills to the Parliament aimed at empowering women during this initial phase of economic recovery. MORE..
10 May 2024 (11:40 PM)
A torched motorcycle, which is suspected to have been used in the recent shooting incident in Ahungalla has been recovered in a private land in the Sudu Welipotha area in Kosgoda, police said.MORE..
10 May 2024 (2:46 PM)
The Commissioner General of Examinations Mr. H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara says that although a few incidents of irregularities were reported during the ongoing 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, no question paper leak has taken place. MORE..
10 May 2024 (7:59 PM)
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. MORE..
11 May 2024 (1:44 PM)
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens. MORE..
11 May 2024 (11:37 AM)
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." MORE>.
10 May 2024 (11:58 PM)