Train services along the up-country railway line have been disrupted owing to the derailment of the Podi Menike train near the Watawala Railway Station, the Nawalapitiya Railway Control Room said. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (5:00 PM)
Under the "Aswesuma" Welfare Benefit Payment Program, the Welfare Benefits Board has disbursed a total of Rs. 11.6 billion to the bank accounts of 622,495 beneficiaries in the transitional and vulnerable categories yesterday (27) for the payments of June 2024. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (11:30 PM)
At least eight people have been injured after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru overnight Friday at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGC). MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (11:52 PM)
U.S. Department of the Treasury s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Asia Robert Kaproth is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next week. MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (11:13 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 15-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas including Colombo and suburbs tomorrow (29). MORE..
28 Jun 2024 (2:15 PM)
Sri Lanka Police Headquarters announced that steps will be taken today (29) to destroy over 1,208 kilograms of drugs following the completion of court proceedings in relation to them. MORE..
29 Jun 2024 (11:49 AM)