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Rainfall will continue for a few more days. The Department of Meteorology warns that cloudy skies are expected in most parts of the island due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Showers or thundershowers will...

Due to US sanctions on the MIR payment system, as verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is unable to consider positively the request to run the MIR card scheme within the banking...

This time too, the farmers of Ampara protested against the officials in the 'Kanna' meeting, saying that they had not received the required fertilizer for farming. Accordingly, they have taken steps to withdraw from the meeting.

Supreme Court Justice Yasantha Kodagoda PC said that Sri Lanka must transform into a state where the people can enjoy the fruits of sovereignty, democracy, and fundamental freedoms.  "At a time when Sri Lanka is facing the devastating consequences of...

The suspect connected to the attempted assassination in Ahungalle on Wednesday (12) was killed in a Police STF fire on Thursday (13) evening. Sri Lanka Police said a shooting took place close to a sports ground in Ahungalle. Ahungalle Attempted...

Iranian activists called for nationwide protests Wednesday in response to a bloody crackdown on demonstrations over Mahsa Amini's death that a human rights group says has killed at least 108 people. "Be the voice of Sanandaj," said a flier distributed by protest...

Many places will experience heavy rain tonight .The low-level atmospheric disturbance persists in the vicinity of the island, warned the Met Department. Therefore, the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. Showers or thundershowers will...

The Sri Lankan player, who won by one run in the Asian Cup semi-final match held today, was seen doing a wonderful dance in the middle of the field after the match was over. It was to the song 'Scooby...

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to provide advanced air defense systems to Ukraine after Russian missiles hit the capital Kyiv and other cities, the White House said in a statement on Monday. Biden spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "pledged...

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for heavy rains for 13 districts as the low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists in the vicinity of the island. The department said, therefore, the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue...