Taliban, US hold first official talks since Afghanistan takeover
Taliban leaders have met officials from the United States in Qatar for the first time since their return to power […]
Not too long before another journalist is killed – Ex-newspaper editor
At the rate atrocities against media personnel are taking place, it is not too long for another journalist killing to
Possible power cuts due to low water levels in many hydropower generating reservoirs
The water levels in hydropower generating reservoirs are receding rapidly due to the current severe dry weather conditions affecting the
No fare revision for three-wheelers: Association
The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) today claimed that there will be no price revision of three-wheeler taxi fares according
President grants approval to import chicken
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted approval for importing chicken for food industrial purposes, says Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando. Speaking
Samurdhi payments to continue for nearly 400,000 recipients disqualified for ‘Aswesuma’ welfare programme
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the Cabinet has approved the proposal to continue with the Samurdhi welfare
Fuel prices revised
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has revised fuel prices with effect from July 31. Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane
Spells of showers, fairly strong winds expected today
Several spells of showers are expected in parts of Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara
At least 18 injured after bus falls down precipice in Watawala
At least 18 people were injured after a bus veered off the road and fell down a precipice on the
State banks open today to facilitate opening of ‘Aswesuma’ bank accounts
The government has decided to keep state banks open today (Aug 01), despite it being a Poya Day, for the