The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will free today [01] under the ceasefire deal with Israel. They are Israelis Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, ...

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya in her message of condolence on the passing away of  Mavai Senathirajah, the leader of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) and former Jaffna district Member of ...

A small plane with six aboard has crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia, setting homes and vehicles ablaze, and injuring people on the ground. The jet was on a medical transport ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 FEBRUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2025 by the Department of Meteorology  Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, ...

The establishment of new tourist zones and the involvement of government institutions in implementing future tourism plans were key topics during a meeting between the Secretary to the President, Dr.

The JVP-led NPP government finds itself in an unenviable position. Its learning curve is disconcertingly steep. Sri Lankans are always in a hurry; patience cannot be considered one of their virtues, ...

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), on Friday (31), called for urgent measures to address the conditions of 116 Rohingya asylum seekers, including 57 children, currently detained at the ...

Wholesale rice traders in Marandagahamula have announced that they will sell nadu and kekulu rice to retailers below the maximum retail price (MRP), starting from 31 January. This move will enable ...

Social media impact linked to the problem More than 200 cases of child suicide were reported in 2024, according to the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL), which links the rise to the ...

Three people were shot dead on Thursday night (30) at a restaurant in Hiniduma.According to the police, two men on a ...

By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakkody The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital, which requires eight ...

Excel World proudly hosted its inaugural Indian Food Festival from 11th to 14th January 2025, marking the beginning of a delightful culinary celebration. The event was graced by esteemed Chief Guest, ...