Health Ministry temporarily suspends staff leave Union claims decision unlawful The Ministry of Health states that due to a high volume of staff members taking leave of absence it has become increasingly difficult to sustain the continuous operation of essential services within the ministry. 21-08-2025 [More]
Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages casting doubt on ceasefire proposal Israel is demanding the release of all 50 hostages held in Gaza an Israeli official has said casting doubt on whether it will accept a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that Hamas agreed to on Monday. 21-08-2025 [More]
Man Killed with blunt weapon in Peliyagoda An individual has been killed with the use of a blunt weapon in Wedamulla Peliyagoda police said. 21-08-2025 [More]
Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union Flight crew at Air Canada have ended a dispute with the airline which had grounded flights and stranded thousands of passengers since Saturday. 21-08-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka Aviation Unit honoured for outstanding service in MINUSCA The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria serving under the UN mandate in the Central African Republic has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation mission the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. 21-08-2025 [More]
India China agree to resume direct flights boost business links India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a deadly border clash in 2020. 20-08-2025 [More]
Few showers expected in parts of the country today A few showers can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy Nuwara Eliya Galle and Matara districts today the Department of Meteorology said. 20-08-2025 [More]
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill passed with amendments The Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments a short while ago. 20-08-2025 [More]
Ten suspects linked to criminal activities arrested with weapons in Gampaha A group of individuals connected to drug and organized crime networks in the Gampaha District have been arrested along with firearms police stated. 20-08-2025 [More]
Petition filed by Rajitha Senaratne seeking suspension of arrest warrant rejected The petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne seeking a temporary suspension of the warrant issued for his arrest in connection with an investigation conducted by the Bribery Commission has been rejected. 20-08-2025 [More]
