Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, the Meteorology Department said in a weather advisory issued today.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

Thereby, the general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize...

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is considering bringing forth a motion of no confidence against Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

SJB National Organiser MP Tissa Attanayake said the party has initiated internal discussions on the matter.

He added that the finance minister’s conduct is responsible for the downfall of the country’s economy, adding tha...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given directives to make arrangements to generate 5,000 MW via renewable energy sources and add them to the national grid within next six years, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando says.

As a part of the new programme, the approval of the cabinet sub-committee has been given to India’s Adani Group to invest USD 5...

The Container Transporters’ Association has decided to increase transport charges by 60 per cent from midnight today (March 11).

The move comes after the fuel price hike announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC earlier this week.

On March 10, Lanka IOC raised the fuel prices. Thereby, the retail selling price of diesel was...