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At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 100 were injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, according to Mexican officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:42 am

US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the fate of the disputed Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:52 am

Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chandana Punchihewa said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 7:44 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts, today (29), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:33 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:50 pm

Investigations launched into additional firearms issued to ex-Minister Douglas Devananda

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into additional firearms issued by the Sri Lanka Army to former Minister Douglas Devananda, who is currently in custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:12 pm

Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and T-56 ammunition in Minuwangoda

A suspect has been arrested by police in the Minuwangoda area while in possession of a foreign-made firearm, a magazine, and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:33 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:09 pm

‘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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:38 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:06 pm

Legendary singer Latha Walpola’s final rites on Wednesday

The interment of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola will be performed at the Borella General Cemetery on 31 December, 2025 (Wednesday) following the paying of final respects at Independence Square, family sources confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 10:53 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:55 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:30 am

Kotiyagala Estate workers donate one-day salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

A group of estate workers have donated their one-day salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 1:08 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:29 pm

State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended

The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:00 pm

28-year-old dies in trap gun accident in Medawachchiya

A 28-year-old man has died after a trap gun accidentally fired in a cultivation land in the Udumbugalawatta area of Medawachchiya, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 12:14 pm

SMEs seek extension of deadline for disaster-affected industries registration

The Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) Association have requested the government to extend the December 16, 2025 deadline for registering industries affected by the recent disaster to January 16, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 1:41 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:36 pm

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

Voting began Sunday (Dec 28) in Myanmar’s heavily restricted polls, with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:41 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:48 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:30 pm

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect along the border, where almost three weeks of deadly clashes have forced nearly one million people from their homes. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 9:38 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:47 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:54 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:03 pm

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near coast of northern Peru, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck near the coast of northern Peru on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 11:30 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:21 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:47 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:09 pm

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:45 pm

57-year-old killed following dispute with neighbour

A person has been assaulted and killed in the Samarugama area of Ayagama, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 10:27 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 4:22 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 9:23 pm

Sri Lanka’s 2026 holiday calendar: Here’s the full list

With just three days remaining until the start of 2026, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which includes 26 public holidays. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:01 am

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as talks continue on ending Russia’s full-scale war. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 9:58 am

2026 voter registration census to begin on February 1 - PAFFREL

The voter registration census for the year 2026 will commence on February 1, according to the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 12:09 pm

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda to appear before court following CID arrest

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is scheduled to be produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 10:53 am

Indian-origin student arrested in US for arson, terrorist threat

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been arrested in the US on charges of arson and terroristic threat against family members, according to official records. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 1:25 pm

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter-jet sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 10:52 am

Few showers expected in parts of the island today

The Meteorology Department states that a few showers may occur in the Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 7:25 am

First-ever delay in Christmas Day prisoner release; Dept. confirms imminent release

The Department of Prisons has announced that the release of inmates under the annual Christmas amnesty is expected to take place in the near future. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 12:00 pm

FSP urges govt to address economic impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has called on the government to issue a clear and direct statement regarding the economic damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 12:19 pm

Proposal to hand over Mattala Airport to private companies for PPP project - Minister

A proposal has been prepared to hand over the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to private companies under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Dr. Anura Karunathilaka said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 12:58 pm

CID obtains 72-hour detention order on ex-Minister Douglas Devananda

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 72-hour detention order to further question former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested yesterday in connection with a missing pistol, said police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 1:59 pm

Nightclub petrol bomb plot foiled in Seeduwa; Six arrested

A group of individuals allegedly preparing to launch a petrol bomb attack on a nightclub in Seeduwa has been arrested, said police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 1:47 pm

Sri Lanka vehicle importers urge tax relief amid post-disaster sales decline

The President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Prasad Manage, stated that the government should prioritize reducing the prices of small vehicles commonly used by the general public. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 8:46 am

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 7:34 am

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