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Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning following a wave of Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 254 peopleContinue Reading The post Lebanon declares mourning, seeks global help after 254 killed in Israeli strikes appeared first…

The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. TheContinue Reading The post Sun directly above 08 cities of Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.

The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya SriContinue Reading The post National new rice festival begins under president’s patronage appeared first on…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews appeared…

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by busContinue Reading The post SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal appeared first on Newswire.

Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara mainContinue Reading The post Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port appeared first on Newswire.

US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around IranContinue Reading The post Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is fully complied with appeared first on…

The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya SriContinue Reading The post The national new rice festival begins under the patronage of the president appeared…

A 58‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed and his 16‑year‑old son seriously injured in a fatal accident near Gintota on the Colombo–GalleContinue Reading The post Father killed, 16-year-old son injured in Gintota accident appeared first on…

An 82‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Malwanegama area of Thambuttegama on Wednesday (08) after being assaulted by her grandsonContinue Reading The post 82 yr old woman murdered by grandson in Thambuttegama appeared first on Newswire.