Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The more than 180-year-long history of horse racing in Singapore is set to draw to a close. It has been…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Woman pardoned after 20 years in Jail due to new evidence
A woman condemned as Australia’s worst female serial killer has been pardoned after serving 20 years behind bars for killing…
Solar panels – an eco-disaster waiting to happen?
While they are being promoted around the world as a crucial weapon in reducing carbon emissions, solar panels only have…
Odisha train accident: Indian Railways seek police probe into deadly crash
India’s railway ministry has recommended that the country’s top detective agency should investigate the deadly crash that killed 275 people.…
Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today
The South-West monsoon conditions are gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated today. Thereby, showers or thundershowers…
War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister
China’s defence minister has said war with the US would be an “unbearable disaster” for the world in his first…
No single political party commands majority voter base, despite cross-party collaboration in Parliament: RW
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said although all political parties in Parliament are united, none of them currently possess a 50% voter…
Dr. Shafi resumes work at Kurunegala hospital
Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen has resumed his duties today as the Senior House Officer in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Kurunegala…
India train disaster: Signal fault the likely cause, minister says
India’s railway minister has suggested a signal fault led to the Odisha rail disaster, with a “change in electronic interlocking”…