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Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some c... Read More


President vows to expose Easter attack perpetrators before April 21

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Speaking at a public rally, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is making efforts to reveal information about those responsible for the Easter Sunday a... Read More


Strong earthquake causes destruction in Bangkok and Myanmar

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with its epicenter located 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km, according to the United States Geological ... Read More


Coastal line train delays due to signal fault

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Train services on the coastal line have been delayed following a signal fault at the North-Kalutara railway station, the Railway Department said. Morning office trains are expec... Read More


Bribery Commission to strictly enforce existing bribery laws

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Bribery or Corruption Commission has decided to strictly enforce existing bribery laws, initiating investigations against any individual regardless of rank under the new Ant... Read More


Animal census report to be released

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha announced that the report from the recent census on animals that damage crops will be received tomorrow. The minister stated that necessary ... Read More


Philippines arrests Chinese nationals for suspected espionage

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Philippine authorities announced the arrests of six Chinese nationals and a Filipino suspected of spying on U.S. and Philippine navy vessels at the entrance of the strategically... Read More


Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the local governor's office said on... Read More


Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the country's federal election will take place on May 3. Albanese had initially planned to call for an April elec... Read More


Election law violations under investigation

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Police Headquarters has reported complaints received regarding violations of election laws and acts of violence related to the 2025 Local Government Elections. A criminal c... Read More