A fuel train has derailed between Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding against a herd of wild elephants. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:11 AM)
The Ministry of Defense has been petitioned in the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn a directive that requires individuals holding firearms for personal protection under licensed permits to return them. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (5:32 PM)
Russia is testing the combat readiness of a unit equipped with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in a region northwest of Moscow, news agencies quoted the defence ministry as saying on Friday. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (6:15 PM)
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in the Northern Province today. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:06 AM)
Senior Professor Kapila Senevirathne has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:39 PM)
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:03 AM)