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)

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20). MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (6:23 PM)

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)

Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, the Editor of the official Catholic Sinhala weekly Gnanartha Pradeepaya , arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) premises this morning (19), complying with the summons issued to him. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (11:55 AM)

The final rites of former Deputy Minister and former UNP parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma are planned to be performed this afternoon (19). MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (11:09 AM)

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)