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Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week
Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week
Chief of the Army Staff of India General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from December 1–2, marking a significant milestone in India–Sri Lanka defence cooperation. MORE..
Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini
Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini
The highest amount allocated for education in history has been made in the 2026 budget, enabling the present government to formulate educational policies, plans and establish institutional structures for the sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
2026 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka grouped with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman
2026 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka grouped with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman
The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will start on February 7, 2026, with a total of six sides in action on the opening day, including the title-holders India. MORE..
About 150 firefighters tackling west London warehouse blaze
About 150 firefighters tackling west London warehouse blaze
A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are believed to be inside a warehouse on fire in west London. MORE..
Over 700 families in 12 districts affected by adverse weather
Over 700 families in 12 districts affected by adverse weather
A total of 2,617 individuals from 737 families in 12 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..
President directs to formulate new laws for swift disposal of seized drugs
President directs to formulate new laws for swift disposal of seized drugs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that it is essential to focus equally on both the confiscation of illegal drugs and the rehabilitation of individuals who have developed an addiction to them. MORE..
Ukraine ‘agrees to Donald Trump-brokered peace plan’, US media reports
Ukraine ‘agrees to Donald Trump-brokered peace plan’, US media reports
Ukraine has agreed to the peace proposal brokered by the Trump administration, with some minor details still to be worked out, according to US media. MORE..
Energy Minister visits proposed wind power project site in Kilinochchi
Energy Minister visits proposed wind power project site in Kilinochchi
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody today conducted an on-site inspection and fact-finding tour of the land designated for the proposed wind power project in the Kiranchi-Veravil area of the Kilinochchi district. MORE..
UK minister flags visa ‘abuse’ as student asylum claims surge
UK minister flags visa ‘abuse’ as student asylum claims surge
UK’s Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra has defended her government’s immigration proposals during a visit to India, while expressing concern about a rise in foreign students seeking asylum at the end of their studies. MORE..
Govt plans to limit rice imports and increase paddy production – Minister
Govt plans to limit rice imports and increase paddy production – Minister
A discussion aimed at formulating a structured plan to resolve the issues faced by paddy farmers was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder
Two arrested over Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Ambalangoda Modara Devalaya Committee. MORE..
Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report
Terror suspect in Easter Sunday bombings seeking asylum in UK – report
A Islamist terror suspect questioned over the 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka is reportedly seeking asylum in the UK, according to British media reports. MORE..
Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail
Five arrested over removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa released on bail
A total of five individuals who were arrested in connection with the removal of signboards at archaeological sites in Batticaloa District have been released on bail. MORE..
Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded
Woman arrested in Moratuwa for illegally acquiring assets remanded
A woman, who was arrested on charges of purchasing property using money obtained through drug trafficking has been remanded. MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi remanded
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, has been remanded until December 09, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public
Recently signed Sri Lanka-US Defence Pact made public
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka, the Montana National Guard and the United States Coast Guard was signed in Colombo on November 14. MORE..
No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds
No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds
The committee appointed to investigate and report on whether any form of sexual harassment had occurred involving a female employee of Parliament has determined that no such incident has taken place. MORE..
Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest
Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest
An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. MORE..
CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked
CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation over reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has been leaked. MORE..
Govt to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels
Govt to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels
The government has decided to suspend the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Cabinet grants approval to procure 3 million rabies vaccine doses
Cabinet grants approval to procure 3 million rabies vaccine doses
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to award the contract, amounting to Rs. 360 million (without VAT), to procure 3,000,000 inactivated doses of 0.5 ml/1 ml rabies vaccine (for human use) for the prevention of rabies. MORE..
Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Port City Economic Commission Act
Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Port City Economic Commission Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 draft bill in the government gazette notification and present it to Parliament for approval. MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi arrested
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi arrested
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, has been arrested on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Cabinet grants approval for Sri Lanka to join RCEP trade bloc
Cabinet grants approval for Sri Lanka to join RCEP trade bloc
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal for Sri Lanka’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and for the completion and submission of the initial questionnaire provided to Sri Lanka as necessary. MORE..
Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement
Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to sign the protocol amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. MORE..