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Earthquake jolts northern Afghanistan

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan early on Friday, including the capital Kabul, according to the US Geological Survey. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 4:02 pm

2 dead, 6 injured after man stabs people, throws smoke grenade at Taiwan metro station

Two people were killed and six others injured after a man carried out a stabbing attack and threw a smoke grenade at a metro station in Taiwan on Friday, local media reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 9:47 pm

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

Facebook is testing placing a limit on how many links some users can share when they post on the social media platform. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 1:12 pm

Not possible to abolish executive presidential system without introducing new constitution - PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to abolish the Executive Presidency and establish a parliamentary system of government, including the appointment of a President without executive powers. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 4:54 pm

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

A Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 10:56 am

Dasun Shanaka to captain Sri Lanka T20 team until 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chief Selector Pramodya Wickremesinghe has confirmed that Dasun Shanaka will continue as the captain of the Sri Lanka T20I squad until the conclusion of the 2026 T20I World Cup. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 10:14 am

Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate approved in Parliament

The Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation and to rebuild destroyed infrastructure, presented to Parliament yesterday for the approval of Parliament, was approved in Parliament today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:20 pm

‘Unofficial Magistrate’: BASL condemns Kaduwela Mayor’s claim

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today expressed its deep concern regarding the treatment of an Attorney-at-Law who “faced obstruction and hindrance” while representing an Animal Welfare Association at an inquiry conducted by the Mayor of the Kaduwela Municipal Council, Ranjan Jayalal Perera. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 3:39 pm

IMF Executive Board approves US$206M in emergency financial support for Sri Lanka

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 10:06 pm

Suspected gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, official says

The suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University last weekend is dead, a U.S. attorney said, as authorities investigate whether the same person killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor two days after the rampage at Brown. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 9:30 am

Train services to resume between Badulla and Ambewela from tomorrow

The Department of Railways has decided to operate train services between Badulla and Ambewela along the Upcountry Railway Line from tomorrow (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 2:15 pm

President to attend parliamentary debate on supplementary estimate

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend parliament today (19) and deliver a special statement, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 4:26 pm

Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader

Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:47 am

IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka’s US$ 200 mln emergency financing request today

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to review the government’s request for emergency financial assistance amounting to SDR 150.5 million (approximately USD 200 million) under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) today (19), according to the IMF Executive Board calendar. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 9:31 am

Landslides reported in Udadumbara and Walapane; Residents urged to remain vigilant

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has confirmed that several landslides have occurred in the Udadumbara area of Kandy, following rainfall exceeding 300 millimeters over the past 48 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 12:25 pm

Over 29,000 businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah – Industry Ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has revealed that 29,649 places of business including registered export manufacturing factories across Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 2:57 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:27 am

CoPF approves supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster, the Department of Communication of Parliament said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 3:07 pm

No traces of alcohol in samples obtained from MP Asoka Ranwala - Police

The Police Spokesman has stated that no traces of alcohol were detected in the blood and urine samples obtained from former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 8:39 pm

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

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, signed binding agreements with three major investors to sell just over 80% of the company’s U.S. assets to American and global investors to avoid a U.S. government ban, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees on Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 7:10 am

Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended

Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:37 pm

Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Udadumbara

The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today (19) was reported from the Udadumbara area, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 8:08 am

National Hospital’s Deputy Director Dr. Bellana suspended from duties

Measures have been taken to suspend the official duties of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who served as the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 9:05 am

GovPay surpasses Rs. 2 billion in digital transactions in 2025 – Digital Economy Ministry

GovPay, Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform, has concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey, the Ministry of Digital Economy said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 11:25 am

Somawathiya-Sungavila road to remain closed for vehicles

Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya - Sungavila main road has been further suspended after the roadway leading to the historic Somawathiya Chaitya was inundated by rising floodwater. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 4:37 pm

Flood warning extended for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin

The Department of Irrigation has announced that the flood warning issued for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for a further 24 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 7:19 pm

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund surpasses Rs. 4.2 billion – Finance Secretary

The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established by the government to provide relief to those affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received a total of Rs. 4,286 million to date, Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 12:42 pm

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US

President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery program on Thursday that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 11:27 am

Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow

Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts tomorrow (20), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 5:08 pm

Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Seven people were killed Thursday in the crash of a Cessna 550 business jet in Statesville, North Carolina, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, NASCAR said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:40 am

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

Content creators across dance, music, sports, fashion, entertainment and education gathered in Hollywood on Thursday for the first U.S. TikTok Awards, featuring Labubu dolls launched from a T-shirt cannon, a giant selfie challenge, skits, and viral moment reenactments. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 12:02 pm

Rs. 50,000 allowance for 3 months for over 17,000 homes impacted by disaster: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that families of a 17,648 homes identified as completely destroyed, partially damaged or designated as unsafe by the NBRO after the recent disaster, will be provided with a monthly allowance of Rs. 50,000 for three months. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 19, 2025 6:11 pm

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