A low-pressure area is likely to form over the south west Bay of Bengal today (12). Under its influence, atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from November 13, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (9:58 AM)
Haiti s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (10:24 AM)
The election campaign activities for the upcoming parliamentary election concluded at midnight on November 11, marking the start of the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on November 14. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (10:07 AM)
A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (12:37 AM)
The United Nations Security Council is discussing a British-drafted resolution that demands Sudan s warring parties cease hostilities and calls on them to allow safe, rapid and unhindered deliveries of aid across front lines and borders. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (2:24 PM)
Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe has ordered the Inland Revenue Department today (11) to expedite its investigations into actress Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala. MORE..
11 Nov 2024 (10:06 PM)