President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the proposed property tax will not be imposed in 2026. MORE..
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that, due to the prevailing disaster situation in the country, passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses. MORE..
Egypt has extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Sri Lanka over the victims of the recent floods that hit the country and caused hundreds of casualties. MORE..
A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance... MORE..
A fully operational field hospital has been established in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy by an Indian medical team, providing essential trauma care, surgical capability, ambulances, and other critical medical services to flood-affected communities. MORE..
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhist temples. MORE..
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New Delhi on Friday, as New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the Russian leader and Modi told him India supported peace efforts in Ukraine. MORE..
The Railway Department announces that train services on the Puttalam line will now operate up to Nattandiya, following the completion of repair work necessitated by recent flooding in Sri Lanaka. MORE..
Delivering a special statement in Parliament today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed the extensive scale of destruction caused by the recent severe weather conditions across the country. MORE..
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from the Akuressa area along the Nilwala River, according to L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management). MORE..
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit on Thursday (Dec 4), where he was embraced on arrival by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MORE..
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..
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05). MORE..
A person, who had allegedly prepared forged documents, including fake identity cards, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program (Subprogram 2). MORE..
The Department of Meteorology says that rainfall in certain parts of the island is expected to increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast monsoon conditions establishing in the island. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol traveled to London to unveil a bronze statue commemorating their iconic roles in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” marking 30 years since the Yash Raj Films blockbuster first captured audiences worldwide. MORE..
U.S. President Donald Trump gathered the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace deal in Washington on Thursday even as fighting continued in their war-scarred region. MORE..
‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide early warnings have been issued to multiple areas in five districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
The third reading vote of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech is scheduled to be held today (05) at 6 p.m., the Parliament’s Department of Communication announced. MORE..
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Housing and Construction minister to discuss reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 486 people so far in the island nation. MORE..
President Vladimir Putin has warned again that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region or Russia will seize it, rejecting any compromise over how to end the war in Ukraine. MORE..
A joint programme by the Ministry of Finance and the banks to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is planned to be launched in January next year, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi stated. MORE..
Netflix is in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television studios along with its streaming assets, in a deal valued at $28 per share that could reshape the media landscape, a source told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
Meta is shifting some of its investments in the metaverse to AI glasses and wearables, hoping to capitalise on the “momentum” in that segment, a company spokesperson has said. MORE..
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that despite the recent devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides, Sri Lanka continues to recover rapidly due to the exceptional strength and solidarity demonstrated by the people. MORE..
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka (PHIU) says that strict punitive measures will be taken against traders found selling food unsuitable for human consumption in areas affected by the recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
International cooperation should be sought for the development of the agriculture and plantation sectors, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, Member of Parliament Hector Appuhamy, stated. MORE..
The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Several spells of showers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota and Matale districts today (04). MORE..
The annual Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) Pilgrimage season gets underway today (04). MORE..
A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka last evening. MORE..
A representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive swift access to approximately US$ 350 million, the sixth tranche of the Extended Fund Facility, within two weeks. MORE..
Two individuals have been hacked to death by a youth in Norochcholai, police stated. MORE..
The United States has transferred a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USCGC EX-DECISIVE, to the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony held in Baltimore. MORE..
Authorities have opened two spill gates of the Kala Wewa by four feet each as of 9:00 a.m. today (04). MORE..
A worker of the Ceylon Electricity Board, who was engaged in restoring the electricity system damaged due to the adverse weather conditions, has died after being electrocuted in Hettipola. MORE..
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been reopened for vehicular traffic, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday announced a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka’s push to strengthen and modernize its power sector. MORE..
The streaming giant said that Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny was the world’s most-played artist of 2025, with more than 19.8 billion streams. MORE..
The CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has swiftly deployed its full fleet of disaster-response machinery, in response to the urgent need to restore access to communities affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah.’ MORE..
The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced. MORE..
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been temporarily closed from the Pahala Kadugannawa area once again, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
State officials attached to the Uva Province have collectively decided to donate their one day’s salary to support reconstruction efforts in the wake of recent disaster damage. MORE..
The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia’s response to the impacts of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to $3.5 million. MORE..
Japan’s overseas aid agency has sent a medical team to Sri Lanka to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts. MORE..
Widespread destruction has been reported across multiple sectors in Sri Lanka due to the recent adverse weather conditions, according to the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi. MORE..
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$ 3 million disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka to support ongoing operations across the island in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
The government remains committed to ensuring relief reaches to all affected communities without any financial delays, the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
