Facebook loses first round in suit over storing biometric data
REUTERS: Facebook Inc lost the first round in a court fight against some of its users who sued the social ... Read More
Israel Tank fire Cost Gaza Woman
The clashes came after Israel said it had discovered a new tunnel reaching into Israel from Gaza. Israeli tank fire ... Read More
Hits to Americas oil Output Show Global Glut not Invincible
HOUSTON: Wildfires in Canada. Pipeline sabotage in Colombia. Instability in Venezuela. U.S. frackers at a standstill. Drops in oil output ... Read More
Seven University of Kelaniya Students Remanded Till 17th May
Seven University of Kelaniya students, including four females and three males, were remanded till May 17 by the Mahara Magistrate's ... Read More
Twelve Sri Lankan Asylum-Seekers Sent Back to Srilanka Now in CID
Twelve Sri Lankan nationals, who tried to illegally enter Australia by boat, returned to the country early this morning. They were sent ... Read More
Person Who Threatened President in Court Today
An individual who thrown death threats at President Maithripala Sirisena via social media was arrested at the BIA when he ... Read More
Parliament Sitting Suspended Again Today on Account of Yesterday’s Vote Counting
When Parliament met today opposition MPs raised the issue of vote rigging yesterday on the supplementary estimate of Rs. 55 ... Read More
The Real Evidence that Organic is Best
Rodale Institute has collected long-term data over 30 years, comparing the effects of organic and agricultural systems through the Farming ... Read More
Is Cooking Honey Unhealthy?
Switching to honey from refined sweeteners is a common first step for many who seek to improve their diet and ... Read More
Parliamentary Committee Appointed to Probe Parliament Voting Yesterday
The Speaker Karu Jeyasuriya has informed the house today, that a committee has been appointed to probe into voting and ... Read More
Poised to Increase Bus Fare From July 15
Private bus operators Union president, Gamunu Wijeratne said that they have decided to increase the bus fares as from 15th ... Read More
Asian Shares Languish Near Three-week Low ahead of US Jobs Data
TOKYO: Asian shares wallowed near three-week lows as investors braced for the U.S. payrolls report after other jobs-related data raised ... Read More
Airlifting of Canada Wildfire Victims Commences
The fire in the province of Alberta in Canada has grown to 850 sq km (328.2 sq miles).The blaze has ... Read More
Ten Hour Water Cut in Colombo Today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that 10 hour water cut will be imposed from 10.00pm today to ... Read More
Rishad Met World’s Election Reformist R.M. Voland
World's Election Reformist and Constitutional Expert, R.M.Voland met the Minister of Industries and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen at his Ministry Office ... Read More