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..
- Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations
- Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM
- Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
- Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
- Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
- Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
- Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday
- Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000
- PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts
- December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended
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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 (23) to January 04, 2026. MORE..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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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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
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..
Australia crush England by 82 runs to retain Ashes
Mitchell Starc took three wickets to grind down a dogged England as Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Ashes test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. MORE..
