State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended. MORE..
- Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection
- Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India
- State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
- President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
- Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
- UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
- Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
- Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
- Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
- Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. MORE..
Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state honours. MORE..
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officers. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. MORE..
Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
A Software Engineer is among eight persons who have been arrested in India’s Andhra Pradesh for allegedly supplying cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. MORE..
President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India
Bangladesh police on Sunday (Dec 28) said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. MORE..
Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection
The Police Constable who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has sought police protection. MORE..
Police begin probe after hoax bomb threat at Bandaranaike Airport
An aircraft that arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport was subjected to a special security inspection following a false report claiming that several suspicious individuals were on board. MORE..
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda remanded
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday (26), has been remanded until January 9, 2026. MORE..
State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts at least 1,500 flights
A powerful winter storm has disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year in New York City and northeastern US. MORE..
840 suspects arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 840 suspects have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (27) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
TUs demand meaningful discussions before extending school hours
If there is a genuine intention to achieve successful outcomes through the implementation of education reforms, it is essential to hold comprehensive and meaningful discussions with school principals and teachers and to act in a flexible manner, stated Nimal Mudunkotuwa, the General Secretary of the Graded Principals’ Association. MORE..
Tamil Nadu steps up surveillance after bird flu cases reported in Kerala
The Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered increased surveillance and preventive measures in districts bordering Kerala following the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in the neighbouring state, reported the IANS. MORE..
Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state honours. MORE..
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officers. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. MORE..
Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
A Software Engineer is among eight persons who have been arrested in India’s Andhra Pradesh for allegedly supplying cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. MORE..
President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India
Bangladesh police on Sunday (Dec 28) said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. MORE..
Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection
The Police Constable who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has sought police protection. MORE..
Police begin probe after hoax bomb threat at Bandaranaike Airport
An aircraft that arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport was subjected to a special security inspection following a false report claiming that several suspicious individuals were on board. MORE..
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Technology
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China’s cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. MORE..
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s U.S. operations. MORE..
Entertainment
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event
The grand audio launch of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be held at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Malaysia today. MORE..
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan T20I squad for Sri Lanka series announced
Shadab Khan has returned to Pakistan’s T20I squad, while uncapped batter and part-time wicketkeeper Khawaja Nafay has earned a first call-up for the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka in January. MORE..
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach dies after collapsing ahead of BPL game
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium during a Bangladesh Premier League match on Saturday. Jaki fell on the ground minutes before his team’s opening match against Rajshahi Warriors in the BPL. MORE..
Dhammika Prasad appointed bowling and assistant coach of USA cricket team
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been appointed as the bowling coach of the USA national cricket team in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. MORE..
England beat Australia by four wickets in Melbourne for drought-breaking win
England beat Australia by four wickets in the fourth Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, claiming their first test win in Australia in 15 years. MORE..
City Football Group exits Mumbai City amid Indian league uncertainty
The City Football Group (CFG) has divested its stake in Mumbai City amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League (ISL), the team announced on Friday. MORE..
