The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says that while some critics label the large-scale projects implemented in Sri Lanka with Chinese financial assistance as "white elephants," all such projects were developed according to the requests of the governments in power at the time. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (3:40 PM)

Indonesian rescuers on Friday searched for survivors buried in three cars and bus at the base of a cliff after flash floods and landslides in North Sumatra province killed at least 29 people. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (3:17 PM)

The Rajarata Rejina train travelling from Anuradhapura to Beliatta has derailed this morning (29) between the Colombo Fort and the Secretariat Halt railway stations. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (2:30 PM)

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others in the case related to the controversial white van media conference held in 2019. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (1:30 PM)

Nawalapitiya Police said that traffic movement on the Nawalapitiya - Dolosbage road has been completely halted due to a mound of earth and several trees collapsing on the road. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (12:50 PM)

Ten sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..

29 Nov 2024 (12:13 PM)