Sharif cuts short London trip after oil tanker blast
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cut short his London trip over the oil tanker fire incident that killed at least 140 people and in
China, Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to maintain peace
China, Pakistan and Afghanistan are committed to maintaining regional peace and stability, enhancing regional connectivity and economic coo
UN chief condoles loss of lives in Pakistan tanker blast
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the large number of deaths and injuries following the explosion of an oil
Pakistan tanker blast toll reaches 154
The death toll from the horrific oil tanker explosion in Pakistans Punjab province has increased to 154, the media reported on Monday.
Japans trade min: Takata bankruptcy filing was unavoidable
Japanese Trade Minister Hiroshige Seko said on Monday that Takata Corps filing for bankruptcy was unavoidable given the severity of its pro
JGB curve steepens as 30-year yield pulls back from 2-mth lows
The Japanese government bond yield curve steepened on Monday as the 30-year yield pulled back from two-month lows.The 30-year yield was 1.5
Some banks risk $240 mln research loss as MiFID gives low-cost players a leg-..
Some global investment banks risk losing up to $240 million in business by 2020 as a regulatory overhaul, which will change the way securit
Airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy protection in Japan
Embattled airbag maker Takata Corp on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan and said it would seek $1.588 billion in financial ai
BOJ must communicate policy clearly to avoid stimulus-exit talk-June mtg summ..
The Bank of Japan must communicate its policy intentions clearly to avoid improvements in the economy to trigger expectations of a near-ter
China will strengthen supervision of overseas investment- Xinhua
China will strengthen supervision of overseas investment, the official Xinhua News Agency said on Monday, citing a top-level meeting chaire
Bangladesh on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour amid tight security, marking the end of Ramadan.
Pakistan marks sombre Eid after tanker blaze, terror attacks
Pakistan on Monday began Eid celebrations on a grim note amid tight security a day after the deadly oil tanker fire and last weeks terroris
China mum over stopping Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar
China on Monday refused to tell why it had stopped a group of Indian pilgrims from travelling to Kailash Mansarovar, saying the foreign min
Rs.7.8 mn belonging to clothing store robbed
Four armed men are reported to have robbed Rs.7.8 million belonging to a leading clothing store this morning while the cash was being taken
British widow in SL seeks help to return home
A British woman has been left stranded in Sri Lanka after selling her home and marrying a Sri Lankan man who was shot dead, Daily Mail repo
GMOA opposes several conditions on SAITM
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) says that it opposes to several proposals and conditions laid down by the government reg
Theresa May strikes deal with Northern Irish DUP to back minority government
British Prime Minister Theresa May has struck a deal to prop up her minority government with the support of a small Northern Irish Protesta
Govt. to resolve garbage issue through Aruwakkalu project - Minister
The government is eyeing to resolve the garbage issue of the country through the proposed garbage recycling plant in Aruwakkalu, Puttalam,
Two more undergrads arrested over forcibly entering Health Ministry
Two more university students were arrested last night in connection with the forcible entry to Health Ministry in Maradana and damaging pub
Suspect shot dead during attempted robbery
A man was shot dead by Police when he attempted to rob a shop in Warakapola early this morning.
Paintings of the Dambulla Cave Temple are in danger - official
The paintings of the Dambulla Cave Temple are in danger due to unnecessary involvement into the activities of the Archaeology Department, a
Sri Lanka tea farmers still recovering after devastating floods
Tea farmers in Sri Lanka are struggling to make ends meet after their land was destroyed by heavy floods and mudslides last month. MORE...
SLC in talks with three coaches
Within hours after the official announcement of Graham Ford’s resignation, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is talking with three different co
Malaysian prime minister arrives in Bali for vacation
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his family arrived in the Indonesian island resort of Bali on Monday for a five-day vacation.
Yogyakarta prepares special service for travelers
The government of the special autonomous province of Yogyakarta has set up a Tourist Information Center to offer special service to the 201
Ambulance drivers to launch island-wide token strike
The Government Health Service Ambulance and Transport Drivers have decided to launch an island-wide 48-hour token strike. MORE...
A group of unidentified persons had fled after robbing nearly Rs.8 million while it was being transported in a car in Ragama, police said.
Stranded Scot in Sri Lanka begs for help to return home
A Scot whose husband was murdered in Sri Lanka is begging for help so she can return home. Diane De Zoysa says she is destitute following t
NPC calls report on protest against SAITM
The National Police Commission (NPC) has decided to obtain a report from the police regarding the assault on protesting university students
Protest at Health Ministry- two more arrested
Two more university students were arrested following their alleged involvement in the violent protest at the Health Ministry premises, poli
Sri Lanka to expand tea exports to non-traditional markets - Navin
Sri Lanka will undertake a major promotional campaign to expand its tea exports to new markets, a minister said. MORE...
Police kill robbery suspect in Warakapola
The police killed a robbery suspect as he was trying to rob a store at Warakapola town on Monday morning. MORE...
Two killed following fatal accident in Eheliyagoda
A fatal accident in Eheliyagoda has claimed the lives of a 7-year-old child and another individual on Monday morning (26), police said. MOR
Skyway to Sethsiripaya and Isurupaya
An elevated road dubbed as sky way would be constructed to connect Sethsiripaya 1, Sethsiripaya 2 and Isurupaya in Battaramulla, which hous
Killing of businessman’s daughter --Suspect surrendered
The man who is alleged to have killed the eldest daughter of a billionaire businessman in Kottawa last Thursday was remanded till July 4 af
Piyasena Gamage, the UPFA’s next in line Candidate in the Galle District at the 2015 Parliamentary Election intervened in the Appeal
SriLankan 81st among Top 100 airlines
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of the country, ranked 81st among the Top 100 airlines of the world in 2017. The Top 100 airlines
Postal trade unions to strike from midnight tomorrow
The postal trade unions have organized a strike, which is due to be commenced at 12.00 am tomorrow (26). MORE...
Sri Lankan boat people sent home from Australia
The return of Sri Lankans from Christmas Island to ¬Colombo today on a government charter jet has fuelled speculation that Australian Bord
Govt. directs SAITM to stop student admission
Government has directed South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) to halt student admission and awarding degrees until gover
China, Afghanistan to strengthen anti-terror cooperation
China and Afghanistan have pledged to enhance cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Toll in Pakistan twin bombings reach 67
The toll in the twin blasts that hit a market in Pakistans Parachinar city has increased to 67, the media reported.
China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to improve ties
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to improve ties as tensions between the two nations were not condu
100 killed in Pakistan oil tanker fire
At least 100 people were killed when an oil tanker caught fire after it overturned in Pakistans Punjab province on Sunday morning, police s
123 killed in Pakistan tanker blast (Lead)
At least 123 people were killed when an oil tanker exploded after it overturned in Pakistans Punjab province on Sunday morning, police said
Tanker blast kills 140 in Pakistan (Second Lead)
At least 140 people have been burnt alive and dozens of others injured after an overturned oil tanker caught fire and exploded near Bahawal
Illegal fishing by Indian fishermen skyrocket, 48 arrested within a week
A total of 48 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard since June 18 for illegally fishing in Sri Lankan wa
Animal Planet, KONG, ORIJEN, Pedigree and Whiskas among 92 winners of the 201..
- The Animalis edition of the prestigious World Branding Awards saw 92 brands from 35 countries named “Brand of the Year” in a glitteri
Kottawa murder- suspect remanded until July 4
The suspect who allegedly killed a 26-year-old girl in Kottawa has been remanded until July 4 by the Homaga Acting Magistrate, police said.
Pakistan awards scholarships for Sri Lankan students
The Government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Sri Lanka has awarded scholarships to 170 Sri Lankan students of O A levels und