The current government is ensuring the rule of law and the law will be implemented equally regardless of titles and positions, says the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijayapala. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (6:09 PM)
India s Supreme Court modified its order on stray dogs on Friday, directing that those picked up from streets in and around Delhi be released after sterilisation and immunisation, after a storm of protests from animal lovers. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (11:19 PM)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (22) that the draft bill to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be published in the Government Gazette in the beginning of September. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (2:49 PM)
Israel s defense minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel s terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (2:23 PM)
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, the waters between South America s southern tip and Antarctica. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (10:40 AM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court, a short while ago. MORE..
22 Aug 2025 (4:27 PM)