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17-year-old girl dies in Warakapola road crash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- A 17-year-old girl has died following a serious road crash that occurred on the Alawwa-Ambepussa road in the Wariyagoda area, within the Warakapola Police Division. The crash oc... Read More


Another former SEC Director to be arrested over Sirikotha renovation case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (October 16) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it expects to arrest a former Wo... Read More


24% of school students show symptoms of depression

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Professor Miyuru Chandradasa, President of the Sri Lanka College of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, stated that 24% of students in the higher grades of Sri Lankan schools sho... Read More


Gold prices continue upward trend

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Gold prices have hit another all-time high today, with the price of a 24-karat gold sovereign rising to Rs. 390,000. According to the All-Island Gem and Jewellery Association's ... Read More


Customs informs court vehicles held for letter of credit irregularities can be released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Customs today (16) informed the Court of Appeal that vehicles currently detained for being imported from a country other than the country of manufacture, despite ha... Read More


Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets Indian external affairs minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is on a state visit to India, met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar a short while ago. Prime Minister Dr. Harini... Read More


Van and house severely damaged by lightning strike in Norwood

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Heavy damage was reported to a parked Dolphin van and a nearby house in the Norwood area yesterday (15), following a lightning strike that occurred during heavy rainfall. One pe... Read More


Smart lights for Diwali which you can control with mobile app

India, Oct. 15 -- Diwali is just a few days away, which means many of you may have started decorating your home for parties and the festivities. Since Diwali is a festival of lights, there is no other... Read More


Municipal Corporation of Delhi gives Diwali gift to employees with early bonus

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Mayor of Delhi, Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, today announced that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has delighted its employees this festive season by disbursing the bonus for t... Read More


Alert for Green Card holders: Lawful Chicago resident fined as DHS reinforces long-dormant immigration law

India, Oct. 15 -- Rueben Antonio Cruz, a 60-year-old lawful permanent resident of Chicago, received a penalty of $130 last week by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for failing to ... Read More