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President calls for unity to build a prosperous nation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- All citizens must join hands in brotherhood to create a "Rich Country - Beautiful Life," President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka stated in his 78th Independence Day message. He expres... Read More


"Looking forward to bowl against Indian batters and test my skills": USA's Jasdeep Singh

Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- USA pacer Jasdeep Singh is eager for the challenge of taking on India's star-studded batting line-up as his side prepares to open their ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026 campaign against... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Several spells of rain may occur today (4), across the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts, according to a statem... Read More


Preity Zinta tells Celina Jaitly not to 'lose hope' after Delhi HC order allowing UAE lawyers to represent her brother

India, Feb. 4 -- Actor Celina Jaitly on Tuesday welcomed the Delhi High Court's order permitting the appointment of a UAE-based legal firm to represent her brother, Major (retd.) Vikrant Jaitly, who h... Read More


Over 9000 army personnel promoted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Promotions for 9,158 Army personnel take effect today (4) in conjunction with the 78th National Independence Day, according to an Army statement. The Army announced that 260 Warr... Read More


Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence day today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The 78th National Independence Day falls today (4) with a prestigious ceremony scheduled at Independence Square in Colombo. The national celebration takes place under the theme "... Read More


Two Jaish terrorists killed in J&K's Udhampur after encounter with security forces

India, Feb. 4 -- Two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit were killed after an encounter with the security forces in J&K's Udhampur district on Wednesday, police said. The anti-terro... Read More


Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Arunachal's West Kameng

India, Feb. 4 -- An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district on Wednesday morning, officials said, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. Accor... Read More


Medical transfers to be implemented in phases

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa clarified yesterday (3) that doctors' transfers will not be carried out all at once, but will instead be implemented in several... Read More


Class 10 boy, 'drunk', dies after falling from 7th floor balcony in Bengaluru

India, Feb. 4 -- A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday night in Bengaluru, where a 15-year-old Class 10 student died after falling from the balcony of his apartment building. The teenager had earlier... Read More