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Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah

Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah

UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andreé Franche, was held on the 20 December 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..

Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections. MORE..

Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29

Academic activities of six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully resume on December 29, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Terrence Madhujith confirmed. MORE..

Mother and son killed in fatal accident in Galgamuwa

A three-wheeler that was transporting an injured person to hospital met with an accident this afternoon (21) along the Anuradhapura–Padeniya main road in Kurundankulama, Galgamuwa. MORE..

Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row. MORE..

Special Operations Room at Army Headquarters to ensure public safety during festive season

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has directed the activation of a special Operations Room at the Army Headquarters to ensure public safety and security during the ongoing festive season. MORE..

Five arrested in Jaffna for defying court order granted bail

Five individuals who were arrested in connection with the tense situation that arose opposite the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna have been granted bail. MORE..

Spills gates of 12 major reservoirs closed after water levels recede

Spill gates of 12 major reservoirs have been closed completely while overall, release of water from reservoirs across the country are currently decreasing, Eng. Nilantha Danapala, the Director of the Water Management Secretariat at the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has confirmed. MORE..

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Fire at Thihariya three-storey building brought under control

The fire that broke out this afternoon (21) within a three-storey building in Thihariya, Nittambuwa along the Colombo–Kandy main road has now been fully brought under control. MORE..

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President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation (English)

President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation (English)

Several parties comment on controversies over the 'Ondansetron' vaccine (English)

Reservoirs continue to overflow, landslides reported amid Northeast Monsoon rains (English)

Justice Minister invites public to share views on proposed new Anti-Terrorism Bill (English)

Probe launched after reports of VMS data falling into drug traffickers' hands (English)

PM calls for united front to eradicate ragging, violence and narcotics from universities (English)

Indian pharma company requests independent testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka (English)

Sluice gates of several major reservoirs opened amidst heavy downpour (English)

Plantation Minister reveals extent of Cyclone Ditwah's impact on plantation sector (English)

Court temporarily suspends MP Asoka Ranwala's driving licence, orders tests (English)

CoPF approves Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for disaster relief efforts (English)

Political parties and trade union demand answers over controversial medicine batch (English)

Disciplinary inquiry against several police officers over negligence in probing MP Asoka Ranwala's accident (English)

Govt presents Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate as parliament debates on recent disaster (English)

Technology

Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order

Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day

UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations

UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations

Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards

Keith Lee named ‘creator of the year’ at first-ever US TikTok awards

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

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Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs

Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs

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