Minister assures salary increase for public sector employees in 2025
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Prof. Anil Jayantha says that a salary increase for public sector employees ‘must’ take place in 2025. MORE..
- New Director General of Combined Services appointed
- Sri Lanka awards 2025 crude oil procurement contract to Singapore-based firm
- New Director General appointed to Department of Pensions
- Underworld will be suppressed, assures Cabinet Spokesman
- Child diagnosed with rare genetic disorder; first case in Sri Lanka
- South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president Han
- Archdiocese urges devotees to attend Christmas masses with confidence amid heightened security
- Minister assures salary increase for public sector employees in 2025
- Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
- Over 60 suspended CEB employees reinstated with full privileges
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Over 60 suspended CEB employees reinstated with full privileges
A total of sixty-two employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who were suspended for participating in protests against the privatization of the board during the previous government, have been reinstated with all privileges. MORE..
Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
It’s a simple but brutal equation: The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the amount of money the world’s wealthiest nations are contributing toward helping them is dropping. MORE..
Archdiocese urges devotees to attend Christmas masses with confidence amid heightened security
The Director of Public Relations for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, has reassured Catholic devotees and the public of their safety as they attend church services for Christmas celebrations, urging them to participate without fear or doubt. MORE..
South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president Han
South Korea’s main opposition party vowed on Tuesday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo but reversed an earlier plan and decided to wait until later in the week, party officials said, as the risk of further political uncertainty heightened. MORE..
Child diagnosed with rare genetic disorder; first case in Sri Lanka
A rare genetic disorder, Congenital Methemoglobinemia, has been diagnosed for the first time in Sri Lanka, affecting a child from the Medawachchiya area in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Underworld will be suppressed, assures Cabinet Spokesman
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that necessary steps will be taken to curb the resurgence of underworld activities. MORE..
New Director General appointed to Department of Pensions
Chaminda Hettiarachchi, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, who is currently serving as the District Secretary of the Trincomalee Administrative District,has been appointed as the Director General of the Department of Pensions. MORE..
Sri Lanka awards 2025 crude oil procurement contract to Singapore-based firm
The government of Sri Lanka has approved the granting of the long-term contract for the purchase of 06 Murban crude oil tankers during the period from 01 April 2025 to 31 August 2025. MORE..
New Director General of Combined Services appointed
N. U. N. Mendis, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, who is currently serving as an Additional Director General of the National Budget Department, has been appointed as the Director General of the Combined Services. MORE..
Sri Lanka to strengthen legislation on illegal poaching in territorial waters
The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the drafting of new bill to strengthen the legislations pertaining to illegal and unregulated poaching activities in the Sri Lankan waters, while repealing the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 2 of 1996 which is currently in place. MORE..
17 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has resulted in the seizure of two Indian fishing boats and the apprehension of 17 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar. MORE..
Over 350 inmates to be released under special state pardon for Christmas
The Department of Prisons has announced that a total of 389 prison inmates will be released under special state pardon, in view of Christmas. MORE..
Sri Lanka and India to sign MoU for Rs. 2,371 mln development projects in East
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening socio-economic development and enhancing bilateral cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80. MORE..
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Govt. announces compensation for flood-affected farmers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare as compensation to paddy, corn, potato, big onion, soybean, and chili farmers whose cultivation was damaged by recent floods. MORE..
Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
It’s a simple but brutal equation: The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the amount of money the world’s wealthiest nations are contributing toward helping them is dropping. MORE..
Archdiocese urges devotees to attend Christmas masses with confidence amid heightened security
The Director of Public Relations for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, has reassured Catholic devotees and the public of their safety as they attend church services for Christmas celebrations, urging them to participate without fear or doubt. MORE..
South Korean opposition puts off plan to impeach acting president Han
South Korea’s main opposition party vowed on Tuesday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo but reversed an earlier plan and decided to wait until later in the week, party officials said, as the risk of further political uncertainty heightened. MORE..
Child diagnosed with rare genetic disorder; first case in Sri Lanka
A rare genetic disorder, Congenital Methemoglobinemia, has been diagnosed for the first time in Sri Lanka, affecting a child from the Medawachchiya area in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Underworld will be suppressed, assures Cabinet Spokesman
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that necessary steps will be taken to curb the resurgence of underworld activities. MORE..
New Director General appointed to Department of Pensions
Chaminda Hettiarachchi, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, who is currently serving as the District Secretary of the Trincomalee Administrative District,has been appointed as the Director General of the Department of Pensions. MORE..
Sri Lanka awards 2025 crude oil procurement contract to Singapore-based firm
The government of Sri Lanka has approved the granting of the long-term contract for the purchase of 06 Murban crude oil tankers during the period from 01 April 2025 to 31 August 2025. MORE..
New Director General of Combined Services appointed
N. U. N. Mendis, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, who is currently serving as an Additional Director General of the National Budget Department, has been appointed as the Director General of the Combined Services. MORE..
Sri Lanka to strengthen legislation on illegal poaching in territorial waters
The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the drafting of new bill to strengthen the legislations pertaining to illegal and unregulated poaching activities in the Sri Lankan waters, while repealing the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 2 of 1996 which is currently in place. MORE..
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Netflix secures rights for 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
FIFA and Netflix have agreed a ‘historic’ broadcast rights deal that will see the streaming platform gain exclusive rights to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the US. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad named for ODI series against New Zealand
The Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 17-member squad to take part in the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 20245/25, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said. MORE..
Colombo snubbed for Champions Trophy 2025 as PCB, BCCI reach agreement on neutral venue: Reports
Amid the ongoing fiasco around the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to announce the schedule for the marquee tournament soon. However, the tournament has been approved to be played in a hybrid model with India and Pakistan playing all its matches until 2027 cycle at neutral venues. MORE..
Usyk successfully defends heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Fury
Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain Asalanka on Wellalage’s omission from NZ tour
The Sri Lankan cricket team departed for New Zealand last night (20) to compete in a three-match T20 and ODI series. MORE..
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Honda, Nissan set to announce launch of integration talks, sources say
Honda and Nissan are expected on Monday to announce the start of business integration talks, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the carmakers strive to survive a rapidly changing industry landscape. MORE..
Albania declares one-year TikTok ban over stabbing
Albania declares one-year TikTok ban over stabbing
Albania’s prime minister has announced the government intends to block access to TikTok for one year after the killing of a schoolboy last month raised fears about the influence of social media on children. MORE..
Lycamobile warns UK staff nearly 90% of workers could lose their jobs
Lycamobile warns UK staff nearly 90% of workers could lose their jobs
Around nine in 10 Lycamobile UK workers have been warned they may lose their jobs in a widespread restructuring effort, raising concerns for an estimated 300+ employees just weeks before Christmas. MORE..
North Korean hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
North Korean hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. MORE..
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‘Squid Game’ returns looking for win with season 2
Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jong-jae felt like he had never left. MORE..
‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025
‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025
The second part of musical fantasy movie Wicked has been titled Wicked: For Good, Hollywood studio Universal Pictures has announced. MORE..
Indian Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away
Indian Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away
His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor a legend who was India’s very own and yet belonged to the world. MORE..
Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case
Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case
ABC News has agreed to pay $15m (£12m) to US President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after its star anchor falsely said he had been found “liable for rape”. MORE..
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