Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages seized in its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel and two others including a dual U.S. citizen in the next exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (8:54 PM)
The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) has announced that the final test report on the water samples collected in connection with the recent deaths of animals in Beira Lake will be released today (31). MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (10:57 AM)
The Sri Lankan government has officially lifted the temporary suspension on vehicle imports, which had been in effect since early 2020, through Gazette Extraordinary Notification No. 2421'44, dated January 31, 2025. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (9:16 AM)
The train services on the railway track between Hatton and Kotagala on the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a mound of earth and a tree collapsing onto the tracks. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (3:11 PM)
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, states that the U.S. apparel manufacturing sector is projected to generate USD 365 billion in revenue in 2025 and added that Sri Lanka can benefit from reduced shipping times, lower tariffs, and the ability to respond swiftly to market demands by establishing operations in the United States. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (11:32 PM)
The Meteorology Department says prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be reduced from tomorrow (02). MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (8:49 AM)