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Police have arrested two Buddhist monks and a hotel owner in connection with the theft of an ancient metal Buddha statue with a dragon canopy, valued at over Rs. 20 million. MORE..
2 Dec 2024 (2:21 PM)
The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival. They demand that major polluting nations be held to account. MORE..
2 Dec 2024 (8:34 PM)
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings to multiple areas in 6 districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
2 Dec 2024 (7:30 PM)
The Samagi Jana Balayawegaya (SJB) Galle District MP Gayantha Karunatilake has been appointed as the Chief Opposition Whip in Parliament, according to MP Harshana Rajakaruna.
2 Dec 2024 (8:49 PM)
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea s government said Monday. MORE..
2 Dec 2024 (10:50 PM)