At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (2:46 PM)

At least 11 commuter trains have been cancelled this morning (16), according to the Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (11:03 AM)

The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura has commended the Sri Lankan authorities on the implementation of a strong program and excellent reform progress, says Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (1:24 PM)

State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake s vehicle has suddenly caught fire at around 12.45 a.m. today (16), Ada Derana learns. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (10:25 AM)

A 52-year-old man was hacked to death with a sharp weapon in Borupana, Rathmalana early this morning (16). MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (2:21 PM)

The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-Western provinces and Gampaha, Colombo districts for tomorrow (17). MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (7:49 PM)