Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing, officials said Friday, as rescuers brought to safety some 1,600 people from two mountainous districts in the neighboring countries. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (12:29 PM)
The leave of all employees of the Department of Posts has been cancelled with effect from tomorrow (17). MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (7:13 PM)
A total of 689 suspects have been arrested during island-wide special operations within yesterday, police said. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (12:53 PM)
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to the expected level, and the government is working to establish stable policies to enable the country to capture the international gem and jewellery market. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (2:18 PM)
US President Donald Trump said that Russia has lost India as an oil client, while also suggesting that the United States may not immediately impose secondary sanctions on China. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (2:28 PM)
A former member of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha who was arrested for allegedly threatening, verbally abusing and assaulting police officers at the Padukka Police Station while protesting the arrest of a motorist involved in a car accident, has been remanded until August 29. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (5:42 PM)