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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..
- BASL urges President to immediately appoint permanent Auditor General
- Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
- India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concludes visit to Sri Lanka
- Rs. 106 mln disbursed to 531 cyclone-affected industrialists in first phase
- China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme
- Police Constable arrested over incident involving NPP MP suspended from service
- New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump
- 12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
- Indian PM Modi assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend
- Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges
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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..
Indian PM Modi 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Indian PM Modi 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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Technology
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..
Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown
Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown
Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. MORE..
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order
President Donald Trump enshrined the U.S. goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive order issued on Thursday, the first major space policy move of his administration’s second term. MORE..
Facebook tests Ł9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Facebook tests Ł9.99 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..
Entertainment
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..
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance’s latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix. MORE..
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day
“Fire and Ash,” the third installment in Disney’s sci-fi saga, grossed $36.5 million from 3,800 North American theaters on Friday. MORE..
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK on Friday after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims that he had harassed some of its junior female employees. MORE..
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Sports
Indonesia bowler enters record books, surpassing Malinga’s four-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana has etched his name into cricket history. The 28-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International, achieving the remarkable feat against Cambodia in Bali. MORE..
Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna in the final in Jeddah. MORE..
Pakistan wins U19 Asia Cup beating India by 191 runs
Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs to win the 50-over men’s U19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Sunday. MORE..
New Zealand openers break Test records against West Indies
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first openers in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. MORE..
Jake Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami. MORE..
