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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
‘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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..