Hundreds of fishermen went on a strike in Rameshwaram on Saturday condemning the arrests of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the seizure of their boats. MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (11:55 PM)
The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area, formed over southeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify further and move west-northwestwards during the next 24 hours. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (10:18 AM)
Following a discussion with rice traders, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed new maximum retail and wholesale price limits for various rice types, according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (10:11 PM)
A small boat has reportedly capsized with five children on board in the Akkara Wissa Wewa at Sellakataragama. MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (9:27 PM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says that a programme has been initiated to inspect food and beverages sold in areas with high public foot traffic, in preparation for the upcoming festive season. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (11:52 AM)
Two individuals who were in the possession of 04 rare conch shells (Valampuri) intended for sale have been arrested in the Madampe and Wennappuwa areas. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (6:58 PM)