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Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system
Atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka likely to develop into a low-pressure system
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure system by tomorrow (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack
Israeli military sacks several generals over Oct 7 attack
Israel’s military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country’s history. MORE..
GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions
GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthcare system. MORE..
IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15
IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fifth review on Dec. 15
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025 to discuss and approve the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..
Canadian PM Carney to visit India next year
Canadian PM Carney to visit India next year
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India following bilateral talks between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association calls to unite against attempts to suppress media
Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association calls to unite against attempts to suppress media
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association has criticized the summoning of the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24), following a news report published in the paper. MORE..
Actress Gayathri Dias appears before CID
Actress Gayathri Dias appears before CID
Popular actress Gayathri Dias appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (24) to record a statement.
Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government
Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government
Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled talks for a new trade deal, the Indian government said, after discussions between the two countries paused following a diplomatic spat two years ago. MORE..
Former Army Captain and driver acquitted over 2001 Wellawatta jewelry store robbery
Former Army Captain and driver acquitted over 2001 Wellawatta jewelry store robbery
The Colombo High Court has acquitted and released a former Sri Lanka Army Captain and his personal driver, who were accused of robbing a mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000 from a jewelry store in Wellawatta in 2001. MORE..
FM sends condolences to Vietnam after deadly floods
FM sends condolences to Vietnam after deadly floods
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life caused by severe flooding in central Vietnam in recent days. MORE..
2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in Jan. 2026
2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in Jan. 2026
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who are accused of criminal negligence and failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks, be taken up again on January 26, 2026. MORE..
Massive fire erupts at mattress factory in Panadura
Massive fire erupts at mattress factory in Panadura
A fire has broken out at a factory producing mattresses in Hirana, Panadura, police stated. MORE..
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Summoning Chief Editor of ‘Aruna’ newspaper to CID undermines media freedom - FMM
Summoning Chief Editor of ‘Aruna’ newspaper to CID undermines media freedom - FMM
The Free Media Movement (FMM) has condemned the summoning of the Chief Editor of the Aruna newspaper, Mahinda Ileperuma, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement regarding a news article published in the paper. MORE..
Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months
Israel’s military has killed a senior member of the militant group Hezbollah in an air strike on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, despite a ceasefire. MORE..
Pedestrian killed after being hit by van on Habarana – Batticaloa road
Pedestrian killed after being hit by van on Habarana – Batticaloa road
An individual has died in a road accident along the Habarana – Batticaloa road in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, inches closer to ‘severe’ zone
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, inches closer to ‘severe’ zone
The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas turned hazardous on Monday, with a thick blanket of smog engulfing several areas in the Indian capital city. MORE..
10 dead, over 500 families affected by adverse weather in recent days
10 dead, over 500 families affected by adverse weather in recent days
A total of 1,790 individuals from 504 families in 10 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..
NPP-held Kandaketiya PS budget defeated for second time
NPP-held Kandaketiya PS budget defeated for second time
The 2026 budget of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated for the second time this morning (24). MORE..
Embilipitiya HC sentences 10 persons to death over murder charges
Embilipitiya HC sentences 10 persons to death over murder charges
The Embilipitiya High Court (HC) has sentenced ten people to death after they were found guilty of murder, police said.
Retired War Heroes stage protest at Parliament Roundabout
Retired War Heroes stage protest at Parliament Roundabout
A group of retired war heroes staged a protest at Polduwa Junction, near the Parliament Roundabout, today (24). MORE..
Bus fare payment service using bank cards officially launched
Bus fare payment service using bank cards officially launched
The bus fare payment service using bank-issued credit and debit cards was officially launched this morning (24) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..
CCTV systems to be compulsory on school vans from next year - Minister
CCTV systems to be compulsory on school vans from next year - Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for all school vans. MORE..
Sri Lanka Parliament observes global movement to end gender-based violence
Sri Lanka Parliament observes global movement to end gender-based violence
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus today (24) arranged for members of Parliament to wear official badges symbolizing the global campaign to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2025. MORE..
UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka over victims of landslide
UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka over victims of landslide
The UAE said it stands in solidarity with Sri Lanka over the victims of the landslide in the central province that killed at least four on Saturday. MORE..