The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says that a programme has been initiated to inspect food and beverages sold in areas with high public foot traffic, in preparation for the upcoming festive season. MORE..

8 Dec 2024 (11:52 AM)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol s former defence minister was arrested on Sunday over his alleged role in Yoon s declaration of martial law last week, prosecutors said. MORE..

8 Dec 2024 (11:15 AM)

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will conduct special inspections at rice mills in the Polonnaruwa area today (08). MORE..

8 Dec 2024 (11:05 AM)

The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area, formed over southeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify further and move west-northwestwards during the next 24 hours. MORE..

8 Dec 2024 (10:18 AM)

Hundreds of fishermen went on a strike in Rameshwaram on Saturday condemning the arrests of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the seizure of their boats. MORE..

7 Dec 2024 (11:55 PM)

Following a discussion with rice traders, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed new maximum retail and wholesale price limits for various rice types, according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..

7 Dec 2024 (10:11 PM)