Eight shot dead at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

Apr 17, 2021 11:03 am

Authorities said on Friday that it was still too early to know what motivated a gunman who killed eight employees at a FedEx facility

Extraordinary gazette issued banning 11 extremist Islamic groups in Sri Lanka

Apr 14, 2021 10:49 pm

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued an extraordinary gazette notification banning 11 extremist Islamic organizations in Sri Lanka.

President hopeful all citizens will join Sinhala & Tamil New Year celebrations

Apr 14, 2021 10:26 pm

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says it is his hope and expectation that all citizens, without any discrimination, will join the Sinhala

Auspicious times of Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2021

Apr 13, 2021 10:18 pm

The New Year which is known as ‘Aluth Avurudha’ in Sinhala, and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil is celebrated by both communities through various rituals and customs.

Consignment of carcinogenic coconut oil loaded onto ‘Barbara’

Apr 12, 2021 02:39 pm

A consignment of carcinogenic coconut oil imported from Malaysia has been loaded onto the shipping vessel ‘Barbara’ anchored

Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake passes away

Apr 11, 2021 05:51 pm

Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake, the Director of the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, has passed away early this morning (April 11).

Investigation launched into video clip of unsafe driving on expressway

Apr 11, 2021 05:47 pm

The video depicts several youths who had climbed halfway out through the windows of a car traveling on the expressway.

Blue Beach Island Underwater Gallery’ opened off Nilwella Coast

Apr 10, 2021 10:21 pm

At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne Minister of Youth & Sports Namal Rajapaksa declared

Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples

Apr 10, 2021 08:02 pm

The reports on tests carried out on 109 random samples of coconut oil in the market have been received, says State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna.

Man pronounced dead regains consciousness at hospital morgue

Apr 10, 2021 07:56 pm

A man, who was pronounced dead by a doctor, has regained consciousness after being sent to the hospital’s morgue.

Britain’s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99

Apr 09, 2021 11:56 pm

Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Mrs. World 2020 Caroline Jurie relinquishes crown

Apr 09, 2021 11:04 pm

Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie, who was involved in a controversy at the Mrs. Sri Lanka beauty pageant, says she will relinquish the crown.

Ven. Jamburewela Chandrarathana Thero arrested

Apr 08, 2021 02:39 pm

Ven. Jamburewela Chandrarathana Thero has been arrested by the Fort Police a short while ago, Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Special permit to import Palm oil for bakery goods

Apr 07, 2021 11:34 pm

A special permit procedure will be introduced to import Palm oil required for the production of bakery and confectionery products, says

Ajith Mannapperuma to fill Ranjan’s parliamentary seat rendered vacant?

Apr 07, 2021 11:32 pm

Former State Minister Ajith Mannapperuma, who contested the 2020 general election from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is expected

Motion presented to appoint PSC to identify changes to election laws, electoral system

Apr 06, 2021 08:50 pm

Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena has presented a motion to appoint a select committee to identify appropriate changes

Foreign Ministry’s approval not needed for returnees from overseas– Army Chief

Apr 06, 2021 08:33 pm

Sri Lankans who are returning to the island from overseas do not need to obtain the approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mrs. World Inc to take action regarding Caroline Jurie’s conduct

Apr 06, 2021 08:28 pm

Reigning Mrs. World from Sri Lanka, Caroline Jurie had been summoned to the Cinnamon Garden Police this morning (April 06) to record

Findings of Sub-Committee studying PCoI report on Easter attacks submitted to President

Apr 05, 2021 09:53 pm

The Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to study in-depth the facts and recommendations on the course of action contained in the final report of the

Petition against gazette increasing estate workers’ daily wage fixed for hearing

Apr 05, 2021 09:39 pm

The petition filed against the gazette increasing estate workers’ daily wage to Rs 1,000 has been fixed for hearing by the Court of Appeal.