At least 233 people have been killed and about 900 injured after two passenger trains collided in the eastern Indian...
By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon The university system is facing a grave crisis as around 40 percent of the lecturers have...
During his address at the ‘2023/2024 National Law Conference’ held at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said...
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called on King Majabijayalgkon and the Queen Consort at the Royal Palace in Bangkok on Friday...
At least 261 people have been killed and 650 injured in a crash involving three trains in India’s eastern Odisha...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Poson message urged everyone to commit to safeguard Buddhism and preserve the invaluable Buddhist heritage...
The price of a 12.5kg cylinder of domestic LP gas is to be brought down by about Rs 400/- effective...
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon captured the world record she had been hunting, winning the women’s 1500m in a stunning 3:49.11* at...
At the briefing on the progress of Climate Change and Green Growth held on Wednesday (31) at the Presidential Secretariat...
Powered by a run a ball 98 by Ibrahim Zadran and 55 off 80 balls by Rahmat Shah, Afghanistan registered...
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet...
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June...
Samurdhi Bank, which is under the purview of the Samurdhi Department, is not subject to state audit, and the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) recently discussed...
High Commissioner Prof. Sudharshan Seneviratne said historical linkages and cultural similarities of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh could be used as instruments to promote the tourism industry...
BY Norman Palihawadane Spokesman for the Catholic Church Rev Fr Cyril Gamini yesterday warned of sinister moves to create religious and communal disharmony. Addressing the media...
By Prasanna Brahmana in Bangkok Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday (May 31), to attend the United Nations (UN) Vesak Day celebration. The...
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda recently visited the Headquarters of the Akshaya Patra Foundation in Bengaluru, Karnataka to study their renowned mid-day meal...
by Dr D. Chandraratna Ever since President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his desire to use Artificial intelligence (AI) to develop all sectors, from banking to agriculture, in...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe would make a special statement on 01 June, at 8.00 p.m., the President’s Media Division said yesterday.
By Rathindra Kuruwita Lumpy skin disease, a viral disease, is spreading among the cattle and this could lead to significant economic damage. The disease is prevalent...
Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Dr. Robert Floyd arrived in Colombo yesterday (31) . Floyd is scheduled to conclude his visit...
Outdated French equipment bought at a cost of Rs 108mn in 1999 not used at all Mass Media Secretary Anusha Palpita has told the Committee on...
Ten Lankans were arrested for their alleged complicity with an agent who sought to facilitate their travel to Canada, via New Delhi airport, by “cheating Indian...
M.H. Sheikhudeen Madani, Director, Al Hikma Foundation, said that 3,750 pilgrims from Sri Lanka will embark on the journey to Makkah to perform Hajj this year....
