The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday. MORE..
13 May 2024 (12:01 PM)
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to be enhanced during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
13 May 2024 (9:13 AM)
A foreigner national has reportedly sustained injuries in an accident while participating in the Base Jump event at the Colombo Lotus Tower this afternoon (13). MORE..
13 May 2024 (4:48 PM)
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha announced plans to recruit sports coaches, previously appointed to non-academic positions in schools from National Colleges of Education (NIEs), into the teaching service. MORE..
13 May 2024 (3:14 PM)
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13). MORE..
13 May 2024 (12:45 PM)
A collective health sector trade unions have launched a token strike at all hospitals in the Central Province today (13) over their demands including an increase in allowances. MORE..
13 May 2024 (12:53 PM)