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New measures approved to minimize polythene and plastic use around Sri Pada

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement measures aimed at minimizing the use of polythene and plastic within the Sri Pada highly sensitive ecosystem during the annual pilgrimage season. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 4:15 pm

BASL urges President to immediately appoint permanent Auditor General

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today expressed its deep concern regarding the prolonged failure to appoint a permanent Auditor General following the retirement of the former Auditor General in April 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 5:02 pm

Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera

Traffic movement in the Kelaniya area has been restricted from 3:00 p.m. today (23) due to the annual school procession organized by Helena Balika Vidyalaya in conjunction with the Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:46 am

Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported near Ja-Ela and Katunayake interchanges on the Katunayake Expressway, the Road Development Authority has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:09 pm

India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concludes visit to Sri Lanka

The Minister of External Affairs of India, S Jaishankar has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 6:06 pm

December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended

The Ministry of Education has announced that government and government-approved Sinhala and Tamil schools will remain closed from today to January 04, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:00 pm

Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who have not been attached to the new entities established under the restructuring process, have reportedly addressed a letter to the Minister of Energy regarding their retirement status. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:55 am

Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana

The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:17 am

Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday

The final rites of the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will be performed on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 1:39 pm

Police Constable arrested over incident involving NPP MP suspended from service

The Police Constable who was arrested and subsequently released on bail in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District NPP Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been suspended from service pending further investigations, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:14 pm

Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM

The national programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, will continue to be implemented in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 11:34 am

Police to implement special security and traffic plans for Christmas and New Year

Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that a comprehensive security arrangement and special traffic plan will be implemented island-wide to ensure the safety of the public, urban areas and religious places during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 4:39 pm

SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period

Special additional bus services will be in operation from tomorrow (24) to December 27 in view of the festive season. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:09 pm

New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump

The US Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Donald Trump had traveled aboard his private jet “many more times than previously has been reported”. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:36 pm

Govt to procure vaccines for National Immunization Program through UNICEF Global Supply Chain

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vaccines for the National Immunization Program of Sri Lanka for the period 2026-2030 through UNICEF Global Supply Chain. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 4:15 pm

Trains on Eastern Line to Batticaloa to resume tomorrow

Train operations on the Eastern Railway Line up to Batticaloa will resume tomorrow (24), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 4:56 pm

Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today

A few showers may occur in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 6:47 am

12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A total of 12 Indian fishermen have been arrested while poaching in seas off Talaimannar, Indian media reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 8:11 pm

Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 1,025 suspects were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (22) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 12:27 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase

The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:46 am

Cabinet nod to establish consultancy boards to strengthen and promote local production industries

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish Consultancy Committees for several industry sectors with the objective of minimizing policy issues in industries and entrepreneurship development. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:30 pm

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today

The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in the country last evening (22), is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:12 am

Rs. 106 mln disbursed to 531 cyclone-affected industrialists in first phase

Steps have already been taken to provide financial assistance to industrialists affected by severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, under the first phase of the relief programme, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 6:22 pm

Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo

Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine protest group. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:36 pm

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 12:19 pm

Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the continuation of the ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme for the years 2025–2026, with several amendments. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:55 pm

Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas

A local multiday fishing trawler, suspected of smuggling narcotics has been seized in seas off the southern coast. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:08 pm

Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

The Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away last night at the age of 84. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:13 am

Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy

Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has said he would like to annex. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 8:37 am

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara

The Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:41 am

Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna

The Fort Magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court during the hearing of a case against him for alleged obstruction of police duties, said Ada Derana reporter.

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 1:00 pm

Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations

A Chinese delegation comprising of 11 members, including Wang Junzheng, a Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 11:14 am

Indian PM assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India will extend all possible assistance as a trusted partner and reliable friend, with the government turning its attention to the next phase of the recovery process following the devastation caused by Cyclone “Ditwah.” MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 8:44 pm

Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000

A total of 154,609 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 2:12 pm

PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has met with visiting India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar at Temple Trees. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 2:41 pm

Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Chinese robotaxis could be set to hit UK roads in 2026 as ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft announce partnerships with Baidu to trial the tech. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 1:06 pm

China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme

China has expressed its readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka and to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 6:54 pm

India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar

India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:57 am

Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets

The use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets operating within the limits of the Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has been completely prohibited. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 11:02 am

38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila

A 38-year old has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon, yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area within the Marawila Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:48 am

Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow

Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo on Christmas Eve (December 24). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 5:35 pm

SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team says that reports of financial fraud committed by various individuals claiming to sell goods online have increased. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 22, 2025 6:45 am

Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by MP to be sent to Government Analyst – Police

A blood sample obtained from the police officer allegedly assaulted by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha is to be sent to the Government Analyst’s Department, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 22, 2025 7:16 am

Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini

The present government’s policy is not to provide luxury to a limited number of people, but to manage the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to the public, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 22, 2025 5:45 am

Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China

Two Sri Lankans who attempted to smuggle gemstones to China by concealing them in the rectum and inside their luggage have been arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 22, 2025 8:57 am

Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts including the US Ambassador in Colombo as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 22, 2025 6:20 am

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