Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. MORE..
7 Nov 2024 (11:52 PM)
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted more than half a dozen times on Thursday, catapulting a colossal ash tower five miles into the sky against a backdrop of lightning as nearby residents fled in panic. MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (10:45 AM)
A motion has been filed with the Colombo Magistrate s Court seeking an order to hand over the investigations into the death of infamous underworld figure and drug lord Makandure Madush , who was allegedly killed in a crossfire.. MORE..
7 Nov 2024 (6:16 PM)
The Executive Director of the People s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi says that despite 8,888 candidates vying for positions in this year s General Election, fewer than 1,000 are actively campaigning, reflecting a notable decline in political engagement. MORE..
7 Nov 2024 (1:36 PM)
Former Minister of State Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, who were arrested and remanded over the charges of using a luxury car illegally imported and assembled in Sri Lanka, were produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate s Court today (07). MORE..
7 Nov 2024 (12:48 PM)
The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers Association has issued a statement addressing the ongoing passport crisis in the country, citing administrative mismanagement and a lack of adequate planning as key contributors for the issue. MORE..
7 Nov 2024 (4:28 PM)