Iran, Iraq earthquake death toll rises to 140
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in Iran and Iraq, according to early estimates by local officials,…
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Thousands affected by Jaffna floods – over 150 houses destroyed
The Department of Meteorology says that thousands are being affected by floods which are prevalent in the Jaffna District. The…
President-Prime Minister Relations Strained as Maithripala Wants Ranil to Step Down as PM Before Testifying At Treasury Bonds Presidential Inquiry Commission On November 20th
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj The prevailing political relationship between President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has come under heavy strain…
Foreign national drowns in Tangalle
A German national has died after drowning off Madilla beach area in Tangalle. Police said the 53-year-old foreign national was…
Questions asked about fuel distribution even after “sufficient stocks”
After a week of long queues, the supply of fuel across the country is returning to normalcy. However, reports are…
Chinese PLA Navy ship Qi Jiguang arrives at the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit
Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, ceremonially welcomed China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ship Qi Jiguang arrived…
Arrest made in Vavuniya over alleged drug possession
A stock of Heroin, weighing two kilogrammes and 266 grammes, was taken into custody by the Vavuniya Police, with the…
Education Ministry probes school children’s participation in political protests
The Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has instructed the education officials to submit a report on recent incidents where…
Five thousand civil security officers to be recruited
The Department of Civil Services says the president has instructed them to recruit 5000 civil security officers to the police…
Sri Lankan President reiterates his pledge to protect war heroes from foreign tribunals
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena reiterating his pledge to protect war heroes from foreign tribunals said if there are any…