Aswesuma benefits to be limited to poor and extremely poor familiesAswesuma benefit payments will be provided only to poor and extremely poor families under the programme’s next phase, the Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) said.10m agoHigh casualties, aftershocks probable after twin earthquake in Venezuela, USGS saysHigh casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has stated.45m agoPrivate bus operators seek over 15% fare increase in JulyPrivate bus operators have requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement the annual bus fare revision from July 1, citing rising operating costs and industry concerns.59m agoPrivate bus operators seek over 15% fare increase in JulyPrivate bus operators have requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement the annual bus fare revision from July 1, citing rising operating costs and industry concerns.59m agoNEWS ALERTMagnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warningA magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday (Jun 25), the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.1h agoNEWS ALERTMagnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warningA magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday (Jun 25), the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.1h agoRainy condition expected to enhance from tonight Rainy conditions are expected to temporarily increase over the southwestern parts of the island from tonight (25 June) and during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated.2h agoRainy condition expected to enhance from tonight Rainy conditions are expected to temporarily increase over the southwestern parts of the island from tonight (25 June) and during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTVenezuela rocked by back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakesStrong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTVenezuela rocked by back-to-back 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakesStrong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings in Caracas and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.2h agoBrent crude falls below US$ 74 for first time since start of the Iran warBrent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.2h agoBrent crude falls below US$ 74 for first time since start of the Iran warBrent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.2h agoGlobal Ebola risk 'remains low', WHO chief saysThe global risk "remains low" from a deadly Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation chief said Wednesday (Jun 24), after a case was confirmed in France.9h agoGlobal Ebola risk 'remains low', WHO chief saysThe global risk "remains low" from a deadly Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation chief said Wednesday (Jun 24), after a case was confirmed in France.9h agoEuropean countries work regulations in heat conditionsRecord heat across Europe has disrupted transport and forced schools and tourist sites to close, with temperatures rising as much as 18 degrees Celsius (32.4 degrees Fahrenheit) above seasonal norms, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.10h agoEuropean countries work regulations in heat conditionsRecord heat across Europe has disrupted transport and forced schools and tourist sites to close, with temperatures rising as much as 18 degrees Celsius (32.4 degrees Fahrenheit) above seasonal norms, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.10h agoNEWS ALERTNorthern Governor removes Vavuniya Mayor and Chavakachcheri UC Vice Chairman from their posts The Governor of the Northern Province, Nagalingam Vethanayahan has ordered the removal of the Mayor of Vavuniya Municipal Council and the Vice Chairman of Chavakachcheri Urban Council following the conclusion of official inquiries into alleged irregularities. 10h agoNEWS ALERTNorthern Governor removes Vavuniya Mayor and Chavakachcheri UC Vice Chairman from their posts The Governor of the Northern Province, Nagalingam Vethanayahan has ordered the removal of the Mayor of Vavuniya Municipal Council and the Vice Chairman of Chavakachcheri Urban Council following the conclusion of official inquiries into alleged irregularities. 10h agoChinese Embassy donates school supplies and dry rations in GalleA consignment of essential school supplies was distributed to students of Angulugaha Maha Vidyalaya in Galle today (24) under the patronage of Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong.10h agoChinese Embassy donates school supplies and dry rations in GalleA consignment of essential school supplies was distributed to students of Angulugaha Maha Vidyalaya in Galle today (24) under the patronage of Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong.10h agoPostmortem confirms physiotherapist was strangled; suspect and wife arrested in JaffnaPolice investigations into the death of a physiotherapist whose body was discovered inside a vehicle in Teldeniya have revealed that the victim died as a result of strangulation, according to postmortem findings.11h agoPostmortem confirms physiotherapist was strangled; suspect and wife arrested in JaffnaPolice investigations into the death of a physiotherapist whose body was discovered inside a vehicle in Teldeniya have revealed that the victim died as a result of strangulation, according to postmortem findings.11h agoOfficials directed to complete Indian-funded housing project for Malayagam Community by year-endOfficials have been instructed to ensure that the housing project under which 4,700 houses are being constructed for the Malayagam community with Indian assistance is completed before the end of this year.11h agoOfficials directed to complete Indian-funded housing project for Malayagam Community by year-endOfficials have been instructed to ensure that the housing project under which 4,700 houses are being constructed for the Malayagam community with Indian assistance is completed before the end of this year.11h agoIran says deal to end war 'declaration of US defeat'Iran called the deal to end the Middle East war "a declaration of America's defeat" on Wednesday (Jun 24), as the top US diplomat renewed his country's commitment to UAE security during a tour of the Gulf.12h agoIran says deal to end war 'declaration of US defeat'Iran called the deal to end the Middle East war "a declaration of America's defeat" on Wednesday (Jun 24), as the top US diplomat renewed his country's commitment to UAE security during a tour of the Gulf.12h agoO/L certificates will no longer be issued at Dept. counters – Exams Chief Certificates for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2025 (2026) will be issued exclusively through an online system, the Department of Examinations has announced.12h agoO/L certificates will no longer be issued at Dept. counters – Exams Chief Certificates for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2025 (2026) will be issued exclusively through an online system, the Department of Examinations has announced.12h agoFive hospitalised after van, three-wheeler collision in ThillaiyadiFive individuals were injured and admitted to the Puttalam Base Hospital following a road accident in Thillaiyadi, Puttalam today (24).12h agoFive hospitalised after van, three-wheeler collision in ThillaiyadiFive individuals were injured and admitted to the Puttalam Base Hospital following a road accident in Thillaiyadi, Puttalam today (24).12h agoBenchmark oil price falls below level seen before the warThe global benchmark oil price has fallen below US$ 76 a barrel — the price it was trading at before the war in Iran began.13h agoBenchmark oil price falls below level seen before the warThe global benchmark oil price has fallen below US$ 76 a barrel — the price it was trading at before the war in Iran began.13h agoPAFFREL says ending indelible ink use could save Rs. 100 million per election Discontinuing the practice of applying indelible ink on voters’ fingers to indicate that they have cast their ballot could result in savings of around Rs. 100 million in public funds per election, the Executive Director of PAFFREL, Rohana Hettiarachchi stated.13h agoPAFFREL says ending indelible ink use could save Rs. 100 million per election Discontinuing the practice of applying indelible ink on voters’ fingers to indicate that they have cast their ballot could result in savings of around Rs. 100 million in public funds per election, the Executive Director of PAFFREL, Rohana Hettiarachchi stated.13h agoNational Environmental (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament The National Environmental (Amendment) Bill has been passed with a majority in Parliament. 13h agoNational Environmental (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament The National Environmental (Amendment) Bill has been passed with a majority in Parliament. 13h agoFrance confirms first Ebola caseFrance has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.14h agoFrance confirms first Ebola caseFrance has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.14h ago
