9,926 schools to reopen on Tuesday, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen for academic activities on Tuesday (16), the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
- Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka’s coastline
- Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle
- Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals
- EU releases €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
- Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
- Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing
- International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
- Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
- Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
- Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
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Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court that both the main pilot and he realized there was a technical defect in the aircraft before it crashed. MORE..
Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
The Department of Railways has announced that several office trains on the main line will resume operations tomorrow (10). MORE..
International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry’s trade association said on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
EU releases €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The European Union has released €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka, in response to the devastating landslide and floods in recent days. MORE..
Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals
The general public has been requested not to be misled by fraudulent messages and to refrain from sharing personal information with individuals who claimed to be involved in programmes to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle
An accident occurred when a car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka’s coastline
A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). MORE..
National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026
The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. MORE..
Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia’s Jakarta, 20 dead
A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 20 people confirmed dead. MORE..
Union calls for debt relief for teachers and principals in disaster-affected areas
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has urged the government to introduce an immediate concessional relief programme for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster situation. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will resume on January 12, 2026. MORE..
Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies
Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). MORE..
Co-pilot of helicopter that crashed into Gin Oya in Lunuwila testifies in court
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court that both the main pilot and he realized there was a technical defect in the aircraft before it crashed. MORE..
Office trains from Rambukkana, Polgahawela and Kurunegala to resume tomorrow
The Department of Railways has announced that several office trains on the main line will resume operations tomorrow (10). MORE..
International airlines expect to transport record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026: IATA
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry’s trade association said on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather continues to climb, 203 still missing
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
EU releases €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The European Union has released €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka, in response to the devastating landslide and floods in recent days. MORE..
Govt urges public not to share personnel information with unauthorized individuals
The general public has been requested not to be misled by fraudulent messages and to refrain from sharing personal information with individuals who claimed to be involved in programmes to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Train collides with car at Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle
An accident occurred when a car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah causes extensive pollution along 143km stretch of Sri Lanka’s coastline
A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). MORE..
National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026
The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. MORE..
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Australia social media ban takes effect in world first
Australia at midnight (1300 GMT) on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. MORE..
Google and Apple team up to enhance Android-iPhone switching
Google and Apple team up to enhance Android-iPhone switching
Google and Apple have long existed as polar opposites, each ruling over their tech kingdoms with little interest in cooperation. MORE..
AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada
AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada
Police body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence have been trained to detect the faces of about 7,000 people on a “high risk” watch list in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a live test of whether facial recognition technology shunned as too intrusive could have a place in policing throughout North America. MORE..
Apple appoints Meta’s Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
Apple appoints Meta’s Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
Apple on Thursday announced that Meta Platforms’ chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, will join the company as its general counsel and senior vice president. MORE..
Entertainment
3 Idiots 2: Sequel with original cast set to begin filming in 2026
One of India’s most recognisable films, 3 Idiots, is set for a sequel nearly 15 years after it first arrived in cinemas. MORE..
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of works, just weeks after thieves stole priceless French crown jewels from the museum in broad daylight. MORE..
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary
The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to theaters in January for 25th anniversary
One does not simply spend more than 11 hours watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a single weekend at home when the opportunity to do so in theaters arises. MORE..
‘Peaky Blinders’ movie first look: Cillian Murphy returns as Netflix sets theatrical and streaming release in March
‘Peaky Blinders’ movie first look: Cillian Murphy returns as Netflix sets theatrical and streaming release in March
Netflix has unveiled teaser art for “The Immortal Man,” the upcoming “Peaky Blinders” film which will serve as a continuation of the hit crime drama series. MORE..
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Sports
12 Sri Lankan cricketers in IPL 2026 auction; Hasaranga, Pathirana, Theekshana at top price
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to happen in Abu Dhabi on December 16. As per a release by the IPL, 350 players will go under the hammer, which is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST (1:00 PM UAE time) at Etihad Arena. MORE..
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding, says cricket will remain her only focus
India cricketer Smriti Mandhana has ended weeks of speculation about her personal life, confirming that her planned wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. MORE..
Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
The 26-year-old took the title by two points from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who won the race to take his eighth victory of the year, one more than the Briton and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri. MORE..
Messi inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title
Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists. MORE..
Milan-Cortina chief admits venue time pinch as Olympic torch relay begins
Speaking to reporters at a ceremony for the start of the relay in the Italian capital, Andrea Varnier said: “there is a lot of finishing to do around the venues. MORE..
