Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday
A decision has been taken to close all schools in the Central Province on Friday (December 19) and Monday due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions, says the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. MORE..
- Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
- EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
- Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ hotline; Legal action against offenders
- Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
- Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday
- Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
- Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s largest 5G network, connecting over 1.5 million subscribers
- Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
- US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
- 53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
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53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
A 53-year-old man has been stabbed to death this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, police said. MORE..
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China. MORE..
Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning valid for the next 48 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (17) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels were seized near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday during an operation conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) based on intelligence shared by foreign sources, Maldivian media reported today. MORE..
Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama area of Mihintale be remanded until December 24. MORE..
Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ hotline; Legal action against offenders
Sri Lanka Police says it has observed significant misuse of the ‘119’ emergency hotline by certain members of the public, prompting the need for greater public awareness and enforcement action. MORE..
EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Magistrate’s decision to reject plaint against Deshabandu was unlawful - Colombo HC rules
The Colombo High Court has ruled that the decision of the former Colombo Chief Magistrate to reject a private complaint filed against then Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon was contrary to the law. MORE..
ADB mobilizes $40M emergency trade finance support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $40 million emergency assistance facility under its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Opposition seeks probe on failure to minimise damage from Cyclone Ditwah
A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
NBRO warns public to avoid unstable areas following heavy rainfall in Udadumbara
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region. MORE..
Over 93,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first two weeks of December
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that over 93,000 tourists have arrived in the country during the first two weeks of December 2025. MORE..
Multiple reservoirs at full capacity; Downstream residents urged to stay alert
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantembe reservoirs have reached spill levels due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on three key Bills
The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). MORE..
Ex-podcaster Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino has said he will leave his role as the FBI’s deputy director in January. MORE..
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China. MORE..
Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning valid for the next 48 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (17) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels were seized near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday during an operation conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) based on intelligence shared by foreign sources, Maldivian media reported today. MORE..
Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama area of Mihintale be remanded until December 24. MORE..
Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ hotline; Legal action against offenders
Sri Lanka Police says it has observed significant misuse of the ‘119’ emergency hotline by certain members of the public, prompting the need for greater public awareness and enforcement action. MORE..
EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Magistrate’s decision to reject plaint against Deshabandu was unlawful - Colombo HC rules
The Colombo High Court has ruled that the decision of the former Colombo Chief Magistrate to reject a private complaint filed against then Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon was contrary to the law. MORE..
ADB mobilizes $40M emergency trade finance support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $40 million emergency assistance facility under its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Opposition seeks probe on failure to minimise damage from Cyclone Ditwah
A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
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Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s largest 5G network, connecting over 1.5 million subscribers
Dialog Axiata PLC today announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital evolution and its transition into the 5G era. MORE..
Japanese bride weds AI groom after breaking off her engagement; ChatGPT persona proposed to her
Japanese bride weds AI groom after breaking off her engagement; ChatGPT persona proposed to her
In a unique ceremony that signals the deepening emotional bonds between humans and artificial intelligence, a Japanese woman, Yurina Noguchi, recently married an AI-generated persona named Lune Klaus Verdure. MORE..
Musk’s net worth hits $600 billion, Forbes says, as SpaceX preps for IPO
Musk’s net worth hits $600 billion, Forbes says, as SpaceX preps for IPO
Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600 billion, Forbes said, on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800 billion. MORE..
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Live translation is shaping up to be one of the most practical (and competitive) uses of generative AI, with real-life implications for how people communicate across languages. MORE..
Entertainment
Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn (£80.75bn) takeover bid. MORE..
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent who reported from Vietnam to Baghdad, dies at 91
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent who reported from Vietnam to Baghdad, dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the renowned journalist who reported from the front lines of some of the most dangerous wars of the modern era, has died at the age of 91. MORE..
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, the latest big change in Hollywood. MORE..
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at Oscars 2026
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at Oscars 2026
The Indian movie ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. MORE..
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Sports
Bangladesh postpones BPL opening ceremony over security concerns
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said on Wednesday that the board has decided to postpone the opening ceremony of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) due to security concerns. MORE..
India v SA T20 abandoned because of ‘excessive fog’
The fourth T20 between India and South Africa was abandoned on Wednesday because of “excessive fog” at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. MORE..
U19 Asia Cup 2025 semifinals: India to face Sri Lanka, Pakistan takes on Bangladesh
The ACC U19 Asia Cup 2025 semi-finals opponents have been set following the final group-stage matches on Wednesday. Bangladesh took on Sri Lanka while Afghanistan locked horns with Nepal in Dubai. MORE..
Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. MORE..
Terence Crawford, boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
Terence Crawford, who claimed the title of best pound-for-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, announced his retirement on Tuesday. MORE..
