Major General Sanjeewa Munasinghe assumes duties as the new Health Secretary
Major General Sanjeewa Munasinghe, the Director General of Army Health Services, assumed duties as the new Health Secretary. He replaced…
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Heavy rainfall expected during next few days
The Department of Meteorology says the showery condition over the island is likely to enhance to some extent, due to…
Unusually high electricity bills a mistake on CEB’s part, Ministry says
The Ministry of Power and Energy says that indicating an unusually high amount on the electricity bill of some consumers…
Veteran actor Tissa Wijesurendra passes away
Veteran actor Tissa Wijesurendra has passed away at the age of 71. He passed away while receiving treatment at the…
Father and son charged with murder of US black jogger
A father and son have been arrested and charged in the US state of Georgia for the fatal shooting of…
New Zealand PM: No open borders for ‘a long time’
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country will not have open borders with the rest of the world…
New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock
Iraq’s parliament has approved a new government, ending months of deadlock as the country battles an economic crisis and the…
Supermoon lights up night skies around the world
Skywatchers around the world have enjoyed stunning views of this month’s Supermoon, when the Moon appears larger and brighter. The…
MCC to extend president Sangakkara’s term amid coronavirus crisis
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara will be offered a one-year extension as president of the Marylebone Cricket Club in…
Indian train kills 14 workers laid-off in coronavirus lockdown
An Indian train ran over migrant workers sleeping on the track on Friday, killing at least 14 of the group,…