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December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended

December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended

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..

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..

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..

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.

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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

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Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

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Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order

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Facebook tests Ł9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

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

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Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount’s Warner Bros bid

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