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EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) which has committed EUR 1.8 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following the recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
US publication Time magazine named the “Architects of AI“ as its “person of the year” on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on the cutting-edge technology is transforming humanity. MORE..
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled for January 11, 2026. MORE..
President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this morning (11). MORE..
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. MORE..
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistan will dispatch an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday. MORE..
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the activation of emergency responsive components within investment projects financed by the World Bank Group, and to obtain a total of US$ 92–112 million to implement the proposed emergency responsive components. MORE..
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
The deadly storms that devastated Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in late November were “supercharged” by higher sea temperatures and made worse by rapid deforestation, scientists said in a study published on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts tomorrow (12). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
The government has decided to implement a new loan scheme named (RE-MSME – Disaster Relief) in order to revitalize micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurships that was devastated by the recent disaster. MORE..
Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector
Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to fill existing vacancies. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and normalizing places of worship that were affected due to the adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million
Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enter into agreements with the Asian Development Bank to obtain US$ 3 million for ongoing recovery efforts. MORE..
Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector
Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. MORE..
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026
The Colombo High Court today (11) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two other accused...MORE..
UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for immediate life-saving assistance in Sri Lanka
UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for immediate life-saving assistance in Sri Lanka
The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to provide immediate life-saving assistance and restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. MORE..
Landslide red warnings issued to 37 DS divisions in four districts extended
Landslide red warnings issued to 37 DS divisions in four districts extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected a total of 494 landslide-prone sites following recent heavy rainfall. MORE..
No damages reported to A/L answer sheets - Exams Chief
No damages reported to A/L answer sheets - Exams Chief
No GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination answer sheets have been damaged as a result of the recent floods and landslides across the country, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has stated. MORE..
US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in Sri Lanka
US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in Sri Lanka
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit. MORE..
Education Ministry broadens access to digital learning platform; E-Thaksalawa
Education Ministry broadens access to digital learning platform; E-Thaksalawa
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has strengthened digital learning platforms to support continued learning, recognizing the challenges faced by students due to the unexpected disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
MP Gayantha Karunathilleka records statement with Bribery Commission
MP Gayantha Karunathilleka records statement with Bribery Commission
Parliamentarian Gayantha Karunathilleka has recorded a statement with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (11). MORE..
Excise officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 2 million bribe
Excise officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 2 million bribe
An Excise officer attached to the Narcotics Unit of the Excise Department has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 2 million. MORE..