Polls opened Friday for the first and largest phase of India s marathon general election, kicking off a vote in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to win a rare third consecutive term. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (1:53 PM)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says that if the United National Party (UNP) supports Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election, consideration may be given to offering a position to current President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (2:47 PM)

Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official, days after Iran launched a drone strike on Israel in response to an attack at the Iranian embassy in Syria. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (9:46 AM)

A 17-year-old boy who was bathing in the Castlereagh Reservoir is reported missing after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..

18 Apr 2024 (7:47 PM)

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (7:39 AM)

The Election Commission says it has no legal authorization to intervene to resolve the internal rifts of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (12:52 PM)