Colombo District Court Blocks SJB from Submitting National List Nominations
In a recent ruling, the District Court of Colombo has issued a restraining order against the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), […]
Release of Imported Rice Eases Shortage Concerns
Private importers have started releasing stocks of rice into the market, with the initial consignment arriving in the country on […]
Meta’s Platforms Face Widespread Outages on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger
Users have reported widespread issues accessing Meta’s social media platforms yesterday, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, according to Downdetector. […]
Myanmar’s Economy Forecast to Contract Amid Flooding
Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe […]
Electricity Tariff Revision to be finalized in January 2024
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision on the electricity tariff revision will […]
Former Police Officers Convicted 19 Years After Incident
Former police officers have been convicted and fined for impersonating officials and threatening residents during a 2005 incident in Kohombagasthalawa, […]
Health Ministry Addresses Potential Temporary Medicine Shortages
Sri Lankan Health Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged the possibility of a temporary shortage of one or […]
Adani Ports Withdraws Funding For Sri Lankan Port Project
Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, the billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate, has announced that it will use its own resources to […]
Netanyahu Takes the Stand in Historic Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-standing corruption trial on Tuesday, marking the first time a sitting prime […]
Six lion cubs birthed at Ruhunu Ridhiagama Safari Park
Dora, a lioness at Ruhunu Ridhiagama Safari Park, recently became a mother to three adorable cubs, adding to the bustling […]