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Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah continues to rise

The number of deaths linked to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka more than two weeks ago continues increase, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 8:14 pm

Floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra kill over one thousand people

Severe floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra have killed more than 1,000 people, rescuers said, as authorities step up relief operations following weeks of torrential rain. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 1:52 pm

Value of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary

The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs. 3,421 million to date, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 9:34 am

Individual arrested for assaulting worker in viral social media footage

An individual has been taken into custody by the Katugastota Police in connection with an incident in which a worker engaged in removing soil and boulders from eroded sections of the Kandy– Gohagoda road was assaulted. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 7:04 pm

Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday met Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, who is currently in India for his “GOAT Tour”. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 10:39 am

Tourist arrivals in December top 70,000

A total of 70,023 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 4:18 pm

Cambodia shuts Thailand border crossings over deadly fighting

Cambodia shut its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday (Dec 13), after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a truce had been agreed to end days of deadly fighting. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 6:53 am

Vin Diesel “wrote a role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in final ‘Fast & Furious’ movie

As Vin Diesel goes full throttle toward the Fast & Furious grand finale, he’s expanding the franchise’s star-studded extended cast with the onscreen debut of a global star. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 8:12 am

Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney’s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during an attack in which 12 people were shot dead at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday (Dec 14) has been hailed as a hero whose actions potentially saved lives. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 8:36 pm

Luxury Cruise Ship with 400 passengers arrives in Colombo

A luxury cruise ship belonging to the Ritz-Carlton fleet, carrying 400 passengers, arrived today (14) at the Colombo Port. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 6:22 pm

UAE relief teams conclude humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka

Relief teams from the United Arab Emirates have concluded their humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka as part of the urgent response launched by the UAE, to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides that struck the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 2:15 pm

No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS

A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults — reaffirming that the vaccines are safe and effective. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 9:31 pm

One of the alleged shooters in deadly attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach named

One of the alleged shooters in the deadly attacks at Bondi Beach in Sydney was Naveed Akram, a man from the city’s south-west, according to a senior law enforcement official. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 4:55 pm

Several injured after shooting in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, two people arrested

Two people have been arrested at Bondi Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs as NSW Police respond to reports of an active shooter on Sunday evening.

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 2:30 pm

Gunshots heard in Sydney’s Bondi Beach as police urge people to stay away

The police have taken two people into custody after gunshots were reported at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, according to New South Wales Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 2:02 pm

Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control

The leak caused by an explosion at a crude oil unloading buoy located at the Colombo Port in the early hours of today has now been brought under control. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 9:04 pm

Transport Minister inspects damaged Balana section of Upcountry railway line

Minister Bimal Rathnayaka has inspected the Balana section of the Upcountry railway line which was severely damaged due to recent landslides. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 5:56 pm

Govt. to expedite resettlement of people in relief centres

The Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi says that nearly 7,000 people are currently sheltered in relief centres, and steps will be taken to resettle them within two to three months. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 12:21 pm

Govt seeks to nurture responsible human resource that protects environment: PM Harini

The government is seeking to nurture a responsible human resource that loves and protects the environment, demonstrates leadership, upholds compassion and a sense of collectivity and values democracy, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 7:56 pm

Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions

Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova, after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 11:40 am

Two dead, eight injured after shooting at Brown University in US

Two people were killed and eight critically wounded on Saturday (Dec 13) in a shooting at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 5:41 am

President commends Sri Lanka Navy’s disaster response, urges unity to rebuild nation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically and that in the face of such a challenge, it is the duty of every citizen not to withdraw or remain in hopelessness, but to come together with unwavering determination to restore the nation. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 1:04 pm

Education should not be a burden on children amid post-disaster recovery – PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their psychosocial well-being, the PM’s Office said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 11:12 am

Showers expected to increase from Tuesday

The Department of Meteorology says under the influence of an easterly wave, showery conditions in the country are expected to increase to some extent from Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 5:23 pm

Sydney Bondi Beach shooting: 10 confirmed dead while at least 12 others injured

Australian police have confirmed that 10 people have died in Sunday’s shooting at Bondi Beach, including one of the shooters and nine victims. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 3:17 pm

Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested

The wife of underworld figure Anura Pushpakumara also known as “Batu Meeya,” who was recently arrested for aiding and abetting the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 10:03 pm

Guidelines issued on distributing disaster relief funds

Guidelines have been issued by the Ministry of Defence to District and Divisional Secretaries pertaining to the distribution of disaster relief funds to the affected people across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 2:50 pm

Few showers expected in parts of the island today

A few showers may occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 6:35 am

Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?

Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 11:22 am

Number of houses destroyed in recent disaster surpasses 6,000

The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka due to the severe disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 6,000, according to the latest report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 1:37 pm

Indian aircraft carrying 25MT of essential supplies including medicine arrives

An aircraft carrying 25 metric tons of essential supplies, including 17 types of critical medicines and stocks of dry rations necessary to sustain the country’s healthcare services arrived from India. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 7:29 pm

Five including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas

Five people, including a woman and two youths, have reportedly died in separate fatal road accidents across different parts of the island yesterday (13), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 7:59 am

World leaders express horror, revulsion at Bondi Beach shooting

World leaders queued up on Sunday (Dec 14) to express their horror and revulsion at a mass shooting which killed 11 people at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 6:40 pm

Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2 kg of heroin

A Sri Lankan national arriving from Malaysia has been arrested by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for attempting to smuggle 2.3 kilograms of heroin, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 7:11 am

Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port

A leakage has been reported in a pipeline from a ship unloading crude oil at the Colombo Port. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 10:08 am

Foreign-made revolver discovered in Ekala by police

Police have recovered a foreign-made revolver that had been concealed with the alleged intention of committing a crime. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 3:36 pm

Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 643

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 643, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 14, 2025 9:33 am

Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently paid his respects to the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 13, 2025 10:55 am

Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025

Sri Lanka recorded USD 673.4 million in workers’ remittances in November 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 13, 2025 9:54 am

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets on Saturday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had brokered a ceasefire. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 13, 2025 2:01 pm

36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept

The Irrigation Department has reported that 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, according to Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D. Herath. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 13, 2025 12:32 pm

US envoy nominee flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms

American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka told lawmakers that Washington will prioritise maritime security, economic reforms and countering China’s growing footprint in the Indian Ocean nation, as Sri Lanka seeks recovery from its 2022 economic crisis and a devastating cyclone this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 13, 2025 12:17 pm

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