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Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship

Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship

The Swedish government on Friday proposed changes to the constitution that would allow revoking the citizenship of some criminal gang leaders, as part of its work to combat widespread organised crime. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  11:24 am
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB

Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer for the Weligama electorate and former Mayor of Weligama, Rehan Jayawickreme, has announced his resignation from the party. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  10:36 am
UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

The British High Commission in Colombo says that the United Kingdom (UK) is stepping up support for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, increasing UK humanitarian aid to a total of £1 million ($1.32 million). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  10:06 am
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600

Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the number of deaths caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka has risen to 607. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  9:45 am
Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact

Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 to 31 December 2025, in response to disruptions caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions affecting several regions of Sri Lanka. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  8:28 am
Five injured after lorry collides with two cars on Marine Drive

Five injured after lorry collides with two cars on Marine Drive

Five individuals were injured and hospitalized following a road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya at around 2:30 AM today (06). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  8:28 am
Navy seizes over 70 kg of narcotics from abandoned boat in Kalpitiya

Navy seizes over 70 kg of narcotics from abandoned boat in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 63.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and over 14.5 kilograms of heroin, concealed in three fertilizer sacks, during an operation off the Kalpitiya coast last night (05). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  7:52 am
Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship

Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India uninterrupted fuel supplies on Friday, eliciting a cautious response even as he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and defence ties between countries with decades-old ties. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  7:36 am
Showers expected in parts of the island

Showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that the Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  7:16 am
PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges

PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges

A special briefing for the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  10:21 pm
CBSL issues circular directing banks to provide relief for disaster-affected businesses

CBSL issues circular directing banks to provide relief for disaster-affected businesses

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new circular directing all licensed banks to provide relief measures to individuals and businesses whose income or operations have been directly affected by the current adverse conditions. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  9:35 pm
IMF considering $200 million emergency aid for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

IMF considering $200 million emergency aid for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that it is considering an emergency request from Sri Lanka for about $200 million in rapid financial assistance, as the island nation struggles to recover from the sweeping devastation left by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  8:20 pm
2026 Budget passed in Parliament

2026 Budget passed in Parliament

The Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill was passed with a majority of 157 votes in Parliament, a short while ago. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  7:37 pm
Vote on third reading of 2026 Budget underway

Vote on third reading of 2026 Budget underway

The vote on the Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2026 is currently underway in Parliament, marking the final stage of this year’s Budget process. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  7:18 pm
President announces relief measures for people affected by weather disaster

President announces relief measures for people affected by weather disaster

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Rs. 10,500 million has already been released by the Treasury in response to the recent weather disaster in the country, and that a Rs. 50 billion supplementary estimate was submitted today (05) for the same purpose. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  6:57 pm
Property tax will not be imposed in 2026 - President

Property tax will not be imposed in 2026 - President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the proposed property tax will not be imposed in 2026. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  6:43 pm
1.7 million affected by severe weather in Sri Lanka; over 5,000 homes completely destroyed

1.7 million affected by severe weather in Sri Lanka; over 5,000 homes completely destroyed

Delivering a special statement in Parliament today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed the extensive scale of destruction caused by the recent severe weather conditions across the country. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  6:29 pm
‘Red’ landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts

‘Red’ landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts

‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide early warnings have been issued to multiple areas in five districts by the National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..

| December 5, 2025  6:27 pm
Met. Dept warns of increased rainfall on December 9, 10, and 11

Met. Dept warns of increased rainfall on December 9, 10, and 11

The Department of Meteorology says that rainfall in certain parts of the island is expected to increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast monsoon conditions establishing in the island. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  5:30 pm
Egypt offers sincere condolences to Sri Lanka over deadly floods

Egypt offers sincere condolences to Sri Lanka over deadly floods

Egypt has extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of Sri Lanka over the victims of the recent floods that hit the country and caused hundreds of casualties. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  4:48 pm
Strict action against traders selling unsafe food in disaster-affected areas

Strict action against traders selling unsafe food in disaster-affected areas

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka (PHIU) says that strict punitive measures will be taken against traders found selling food unsuitable for human consumption in areas affected by the recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  4:31 pm
Parliamentary committee calls for international cooperation to boost agri & plantation sectors

Parliamentary committee calls for international cooperation to boost agri & plantation sectors

International cooperation should be sought for the development of the agriculture and plantation sectors, Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, Member of Parliament Hector Appuhamy, stated. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  4:29 pm
Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 3M grant agreements with ADB

Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 3M grant agreements with ADB

The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program (Subprogram 2). MORE..

| December 5, 2025  2:48 pm
Train operations on Puttalam line extended to Nattandiya

Train operations on Puttalam line extended to Nattandiya

The Railway Department announces that train services on the Puttalam line will now operate up to Nattandiya, following the completion of repair work necessitated by recent flooding in Sri Lanaka. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  1:57 pm
PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s quick recovery and digital plans after floods

PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s quick recovery and digital plans after floods

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that despite the recent devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides, Sri Lanka continues to recover rapidly due to the exceptional strength and solidarity demonstrated by the people. MORE..

| December 5, 2025  1:23 pm