Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police state that a large number of people and vehicles are expected to arrive in Colombo from outlying areas to celebrate the New Year 2026 tomorrow (31), particularly around the Galle Face Green area. MORE..
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- Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka
- Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
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- Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests
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- Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka
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Rajarata University lecturers launch strike
The lecturers of the Rajarata University have withdrawn from all duties today (30) and commenced a strike action. MORE..
Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests
A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. MORE..
Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda
A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People’s Power (NPP) Local Government candidate in Dodangoda. MORE..
Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka
Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that there has been a noticeable increase in the illegal export of gemstones from Sri Lanka. MORE..
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IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka in first half of next year
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka during the first half of next year. MORE..
China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade
China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island on the second day of its most extensive war games aimed at rehearsing a blockade. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed 26 bills in 2025
The Department of Communication of Parliament stated that the Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the one-year period from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, during the first session of the Tenth Parliament. MORE..
4 dead, 9 injured after bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup
Four people were killed and nine others injured after they were hit by a BEST bus in Mumbai on Monday. The incident happened in Mumbai’s Bhandup around 10 pm, officials said. MORE..
NDDCB reports uptick in ‘Ice’ users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a rise in the use of the narcotic substance crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the strike. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah caused Rs. 21 bln loss to Sri Lanka’s health sector – Minister
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that Sri Lanka’s national health system has incurred losses amounting to Rs. 21 billion as a result of the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are currently out of service due to repair work. MORE..
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party said on Tuesday. MORE..
Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests
A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. MORE..
Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda
A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People’s Power (NPP) Local Government candidate in Dodangoda. MORE..
Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka
Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that there has been a noticeable increase in the illegal export of gemstones from Sri Lanka. MORE..
IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka in first half of next year
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka during the first half of next year. MORE..
China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade
China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island on the second day of its most extensive war games aimed at rehearsing a blockade. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed 26 bills in 2025
The Department of Communication of Parliament stated that the Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the one-year period from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, during the first session of the Tenth Parliament. MORE..
4 dead, 9 injured after bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup
Four people were killed and nine others injured after they were hit by a BEST bus in Mumbai on Monday. The incident happened in Mumbai’s Bhandup around 10 pm, officials said. MORE..
NDDCB reports uptick in ‘Ice’ users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a rise in the use of the narcotic substance crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the strike. MORE..
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Technology
Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. MORE..
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water, according to a new review of research that calls for urgent regulatory measures to manage the risks. MORE..
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
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..
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China’s cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. MORE..
Entertainment
Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines announced that it had the honour of welcoming the renowned Indian film director, actor, dancer, and choreographer, Prabhu Deva, on board a flight from Chennai to Colombo. MORE..
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday (Dec 29), becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone. MORE..
‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
Actor-politician Vijay’s “Thalapathy Thiruvizha” in Malaysia was far more than a standard movie promotional event; it felt like a monumental farewell, marking the end of one era and the loud, unmistakable beginning of another. MORE..
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..
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Sports
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash, with two others dead
Nigerian authorities say British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a car crash on the Ogun–Lagos state expressway. MORE..
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne has been rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. MORE..
Former Black Caps all-rounder retires from cricket aged 35
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirements from all forms of cricket. MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal: All the winners at Globe Soccer awards
Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring influence and Ousmane Dembele’s breakout year shared the spotlight as the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 unfolded in Dubai, celebrating the standout performers of the global game. MORE..
