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“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola. MORE..
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
Police have confirmed an increase in road accidents this year compared to 2024, with the use of drugs and alcohol identified as a primary contributing factor. MORE..
Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two individuals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Showers have been predicted at times in the Northern, Eastern and Uva province and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts tomorrow (30). MORE..
India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India is set to assume the chair of BRICS next year, taking the helm of an expanded bloc at a sensitive geopolitical juncture – one marked by competing interests, rising global ambitions and pressure from Washington. MORE..
Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting him to declare 30 May, 2026 as the Vesak Poya Day, since two Poya days fall on the month of May 2026. MORE..
Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time
Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time
The second reading of the 2026 budget of the Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority of two votes. MORE..
Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
The remains of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola lie in state at a private funeral parlor in Borella today (29), allowing the public to pay their final respects to the iconic songstress. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning while attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 200 million. MORE..
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. G. J. Senadhira, has stated that motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in reckless driving will face action under criminal law in addition to traffic regulations. MORE..
| December 29, 2025 12:31 pm
Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were hit by dense fog Monday morning, leading to the cancellation of 128 flights and diversion of eight others, airport sources said. MORE..
Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka has officially surpassed its highest-ever number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, with 2,333,797 visitors recorded in 2025 as of today (Dec. 29). MORE..
Airport employees protest over outstanding bonus payments for 2025
Airport employees protest over outstanding bonus payments for 2025
Several airport trade unions staged a protest today (29), calling for the payment of five basic salaries as bonuses for 2025, as previously promised by the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (Private) Ltd, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Harsha Abeywickrama. MORE..
At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia’s on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara. MORE..
Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris
Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris
The Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced that the practice of taking elephants from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to the Ma Oya River for bathing—temporarily suspended due to recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka—has now resumed. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from today (29), the Department of Railways announced. MORE..
Decline in air quality observed across Sri Lanka – NBRO
Decline in air quality observed across Sri Lanka – NBRO
A notable decline in air quality has been observed across several parts of the island, according to the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to build pressure on Sri Lanka over fishermen arrests
Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to build pressure on Sri Lanka over fishermen arrests
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, on Sunday wrote to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to prevent the continued detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and to secure the swift release of those currently in custody, along with their fishing boats. MORE..
Nepal’s former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
Nepal’s former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation’s politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said on Monday. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka should be on every Indian’s itinerary in 2026’ – envoy
‘Sri Lanka should be on every Indian’s itinerary in 2026’ – envoy
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, highlighted the strong tourism links between the two countries, noting that India continues to be Sri Lanka’s largest source of tourists. MORE..
Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana
Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana
A fire has broken out at a factory manufacturing rubber products in the Vavulagala area of Horana this morning (29). MORE..
| December 29, 2025 9:03 am
Online EPF registration under digitalisation initiative to begin today
Online EPF registration under digitalisation initiative to begin today
The online registration programme for employers and members under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) digitalisation initiative is scheduled to be launched today (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to U.S. News & World Report, placing the island nation alongside some of the continent’s most iconic destinations, including Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Palawan, and Seoul. MORE..
Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops
Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops
The Department of Agriculture has submitted a report on subsidies and compensation payments for paddy and other crops damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chandana Punchihewa said. MORE..