A total of 646 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (8:03 PM)
Rescuers in boats raced to reach stranded families in Pakistan s populous eastern Punjab province on Thursday, after three major rivers burst their banks because of heavy rain and the release of water from overflowing dams in neighbouring India. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:29 PM)
Japan s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:58 PM)
Vehicular movement along the Colombo -Kandy will be restricted due to the Deva Perahera held at the ancient Sri Pattini Devalaya in Rangala Cave, Ambepussa, Warakapola. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (7:16 PM)
Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero has been elected as the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (5:30 PM)
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran - lifted under a 2015 deal - as tensions once again escalate over Iran s nuclear programme. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (9:56 PM)