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Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears the moveContinue Reading The post Saudi Arabia urges US to ease Hormuz blockade fearing shipping disruptions appeared first on…

A man who went missing while attempting to traverse the “Katusu Konda” ridge in the Hantana Mountain Range has beenContinue Reading The post Missing hiker rescued in Hantana Mountain Range appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading The post Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days appeared first on Newswire.

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading The post Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective? appeared first on…

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to injury.Continue Reading The post Dilshan Madushanka joins IPL as replacement player appeared first on Newswire.

The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has criticised what it described as India’s growing political influence in world cricket, warning that theContinue Reading The post Wisden warns of BJP-linked political influence in global cricket appeared…

The national oil anointing ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled to take placeContinue Reading The post National oil anointing ceremony to be held tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

Train services on the Northern Railway Line resumed on Thursday (09) following the completion of restoration work on cyclone-damaged sections.Continue Reading The post Northern railway line services resume after India-backed restoration…

A police constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station has been arrested over bribery allegations involving a request for aContinue Reading The post Cop asks for arrack bribe… ends up getting arrested appeared first on Newswire.