Pope Francis’ coffin has arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will allow Catholics to pay their respects ahead of his funeral on Saturday, which is expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.
Bells rang...
At least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC.The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town...
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of plotting to appoint Sagala Rathnayake as the next Mayor of Colombo, dismissing the move as part of a larger plan to dismantle the SJB and its...
Wednesday 23rd April, 2025
A four-member committee has been appointed to study the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) that probed the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings (2019). It comprises a Senior Deputy Inspector General (Chairman), the DIG of...
Police now confirm that controversial figure Dan Priyasad is not dead, contrary to earlier reports. He is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Hospital in Colombo.
Earlier today, police issued a statement claiming that...
Controversial figure Dan Priyasad was shot dead a short while ago in Meethotamulla.
The incident took place at the Laksanda Sewana housing complex.
He had been admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo for treatment. However, he succumbed to the injuries,...
Controversial figure Dan Priyasad was shot a short while ago in the Meethotamulla area.
The incident took place at the Laksanda Sewana housing complex.
He has been admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo for treatment.
A tense situation unfolded this afternoon (22) at the Matara Prison following a clash between two groups of inmates.
The disturbance reportedly began when an attempt was made to transfer an inmate to another facility. A group of inmates, having...
Zimbabwe nosed ahead of Bangladesh after the second day’s play of the first Test in Sylhet with half-centuries from Brian Benett and Sean Williams Their lower order and tail also resisted to add 80 runs for the last...
The National People’s Power (NPP) will not be able to claim a majority in most local government bodies at the upcoming election, according to United National Party (UNP) leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Speaking at an event held today...