An ammunition explosion at a base in southwestern Cambodia on Saturday afternoon killed 20 soldiers and wounded several others, Prime Minister Hun Manet said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government s aim to create a highly competitive, export-oriented economy based on market economy, expressing full faith in the business community of the country.

The Indian Government on Saturday said it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, mainly sourced from Maharashtra, to six neighbouring countries despite the ban on shipments.

The Ministry of Education says that the cabinet memorandum submitted regarding the removal of salary disparities and allowances of the non-academic staff of state universities will be submitted to the ministerial sub-committee.

The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end on Friday (26).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined the ‘Wasath Siriya 2024’ Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration which commenced at the Shangri-La green grounds in Colombo this morning. The celebration saw the participation of a large number of locals and foreigners in the numerous competitions being conducted. In the 2024 Wasath Siriya Marathon for Men, Sri Lanka Army’s […]

High Commissioner Santosh Jha met with the founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa on Friday (26).

The Committee of Public Finance (COPF), at its most recent meeting, has examined the effectiveness of recent tax increases on tobacco and liquor, aimed at discouraging consumption and boosting government revenue.

The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine  the largest to date  which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places over the coastal areas from Galle to Hambantota via Matara during the morning […]

The Pentagon says it will “rush” Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package. The US will utilise $6bn (£4.8bn) for this purpose, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed on Friday. Patriot air defence batteries are not included. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were “urgently” needed […]

During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms.

The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27).

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances.

Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the Children of Gaza Fund on Friday morning (26).

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2 p.m.

By Saman Indrajith Those who are responsible for the Easter Sunday carnage should be given the death sentence instead of being fined, SJB MP Sarath Fonseka told Parliament on Friday (26). “A few months ago, a driver who was responsible for a serious accident was given the death penalty. Why are people, responsible for the […]