The government’s failure to act on expert warnings, including advance forecasts on Cyclone Ditwah, had led to the worsening of disaster impact, Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru...
The Department of National Archives Friday made an urgent appeal for freezing capacity to protect from mould vital water damaged documents, particularly irreplaceable public records of...
The Department of Meteorology has warned that rainfall is expected to increase across the country in the coming days as the southwest monsoon becomes more active. From...
Parliament, on Friday night, passed Budget 2026, with a 157-vote majority. The vote, taken around 7.15 pm, saw 158 MPs in favour of the budget and...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Sri Lanka’s government to honour its pledge to uphold freedom of expression. In a statement, the IFJ has...
HUTCH Sri Lanka has donated Rs 60 million to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund’, instantly stepping forward to support the nation rebuilding following Cyclone Ditwah. The...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Sri Lanka has issued fresh public health guidance on the safe handling of dead animals in the aftermath of widespread flooding,...
That was no ordinary greeting; on the frosty evening of last Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Modi embraced Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bear hug at...
An AI-generated video of two rats engaged in a fierce fight, with a clowder of amused cats watching them, is doing the rounds in the digital...
There’s a glut of riveting Test cricket going on around the world, the kind that warms most fans hearts. Joe Root has finally bagged his maiden...