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SPMC records highest drug production in 2025
SPMC records highest drug production in 2025
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has stated that the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has recorded the highest drug production in its history during the year 2025. MORE..
Korea Exim Bank pledges USD 50,000 in aid for Cyclone Ditwah relief
Korea Exim Bank pledges USD 50,000 in aid for Cyclone Ditwah relief
The Export-Import Bank of Korea has pledged USD 50,000 in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka through the Korea Red Cross, in response to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which affected more than one million people across the country. MORE..
Matugama PS Chairman remanded
Matugama PS Chairman remanded
The SJB Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, has been remanded until January 8, police said. MORE..
PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi tomorrow
PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi on Saturday, January 3. MORE..
Indian national arrested with over 3.4 kg ‘Kush’ at BIA
Indian national arrested with over 3.4 kg ‘Kush’ at BIA
The Sri Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit has arrested a 35-year-old Indian national at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayeke for attempting to smuggle 3.419 kilograms of Kush cannabis into the country. MORE..
Kataragama Devalaya to auction portion of its gold for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Kataragama Devalaya to auction portion of its gold for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya has decided to auction about 70% of the gold items currently stored in the Devalaya’s safes, excluding those bearing images of deities, and to donate the proceeds to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
CBSL Governor projects optimistic growth path for 2026 amid post-cyclone recovery
CBSL Governor projects optimistic growth path for 2026 amid post-cyclone recovery
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe offered an optimistic outlook for Sri Lanka’s economy in 2026, highlighting recovery efforts following Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and setting the tone for macroeconomic stability and growth. MORE..
| January 2, 2026 3:13 pm
Unauthorized pavement vendors in Kandy town removed
Unauthorized pavement vendors in Kandy town removed
The removal of unauthorized pavement hawkers from Kandy town was carried out this morning (02), in accordance with a prior announcement made by the Kandy Municipal Council. MORE..
Swiss face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Swiss face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators on Friday set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies of a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar and killed around 40 people at a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. MORE..
More details revealed on Kaduwela shooting incident
More details revealed on Kaduwela shooting incident
A 20-year-old youth was killed in a shooting incident in the Menikgara area of Korathota, Nawagamuwa in Kaduwela last night (01), according to police. MORE..
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
Growing unrest in Iran is reported to have claimed more lives on a fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living. MORE..
Close associate of ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’
Close associate of ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’
Investigations have revealed that the suspect who was arrested with heroin in the Gandara area of Devundara is a close associate of the underworld figure Shehan Sathsara, also known as ‘Dehi Bale Malli’. MORE..
CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for Q1 2026
CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for Q1 2026
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the year 2026. MORE..
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people
The season’s first heavy rains and snowfall ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas of Afghanistan, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s national disaster management authority said Thursday. MORE..
Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January
Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January
It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. MORE..
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. MORE..
President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
President receives blessings from Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna Maha Nikayas
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid visits to chief Buddhist prelates to receive blessings for the New Year. MORE..
Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna
Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta
79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta
An 84- year old man has allegedly attacked his wife yesterday (1), leaving her critically injured and resulting in her death in the Delpawatta area in Agalawatta, according to police. MORE..
CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025
CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. MORE..
No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry
No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to the recent disasters.
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta duties after a review
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta duties after a review
The United States sharply lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers following a preliminary review of their alleged anti-dumping activities, the Italian foreign ministry said on Thursday. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces
Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces
Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela
One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela
One person has been killed and two others had reportedly sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in the Koratota area in Kaduwela, police said. MORE..
| January 2, 2026 6:19 am
President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya in Kandy, this afternoon (01), to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts. MORE..