The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (3:58 PM)
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:03 AM)
The People s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) points out that it is appropriate for the candidates contesting the upcoming General Election to appoint a separate individual to manage and maintain their financial records. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (11:16 AM)
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Ice drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (4:33 PM)
A fuel train has derailed between Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding against a herd of wild elephants. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (9:11 AM)
Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment trial after his lawyer said he had been taken to hospital. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (10:24 AM)