As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country s chronic air pollution. MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (5:39 PM)

The Ministry of Health has announced a special measles vaccination program to be conducted from November 4 to 9. MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (4:39 PM)

Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged the public to vote for Sarvajana Balaya to establish a strong opposition capable of challenging and changing the existing system. MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (4:14 PM)

The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung states that if the new government can strengthen the investment climate, implement anti-corruption measures, and strengthen business-friendly governance and transparency, there is potential for attracting more international manufacturers to invest in the country. MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (4:04 PM)

A stock of 40 kilograms of heroin estimated to be worth around Rs. 1,000 million has been recovered during a raid carried out by Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Sevanagala area. MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (2:07 PM)

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been arrested by police this afternoon (31). MORE..

31 Oct 2024 (2:00 PM)