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)

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says he has received several requests urging him to run for president in the upcoming election. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (3:45 PM)

The government of Sri Lanka has concluded the initial restricted discussions with nine members of the Steering Committee of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders regarding its international sovereign bonds (ISBs). MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (4:46 PM)

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)