The principal and a teacher from the Madrasa in Ninthavur, as well as two who had served as assistants to the tractor driver have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the incident where a tractor transporting a group of school children was swept away by floodwaters in Karaitivu, Ampara. MORE..
29 Nov 2024 (12:04 AM)
Payagala Police have arrested Dissanayakage Chaminda, also known as Petti Malli , a resident of the Koshena area who was allegedly involved in trafficking heroin to Payagala and several other areas. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (5:51 PM)
Both houses of Indian parliament were suspended temporarily on Thursday within minutes of opening as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third day this week seeking a discussion on allegations against the Adani Group. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (2:51 PM)
President s Counsel and Senior Additional Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne has been officially appointed as the new Solicitor General. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (6:09 PM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that as at 4.00 pm today (28), the adverse weather conditions have affected a total of 401,707 individuals across Sri Lanka. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (6:49 PM)
The National STD'AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) of the Ministry of Health says that HIV infections among the country s youth has increased owing to factors such as the use of mobile phones and modern technology to find partners, as well as the lack of proper sex education. MORE..
28 Nov 2024 (1:21 PM)