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Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka

Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that there has been a noticeable increase in the illegal export of gemstones from Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:12 am

Two generators at Norochcholai power plant under repair

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that two generators at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are currently out of service due to repair work. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 8:06 am

Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted in 2026 King’s New Year Honours

University of Leicester’s President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 1:33 pm

Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda

A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People’s Power (NPP) Local Government candidate in Dodangoda. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:27 am

Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations

Sri Lanka Police state that a large number of people and vehicles are expected to arrive in Colombo from outlying areas to celebrate the New Year 2026 tomorrow (31), particularly around the Galle Face Green area. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 7:49 am

Rajarata University lecturers launch strike

The lecturers of the Rajarata University have withdrawn from all duties today (30) and commenced a strike action. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:08 pm

Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda

The Colombo-Kandy main road has been temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda due to a fire in two shops. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:12 pm

Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expand the agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Israel signed to deploy workers within two more sectors in Israel. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:58 pm

Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district tomorrow (31), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 3:17 pm

Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son arrested

Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested today (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), police confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:37 pm

Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed 26 bills in 2025

The Department of Communication of Parliament stated that the Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the one-year period from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, during the first session of the Tenth Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 10:41 am

Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say

The two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach were not part of a wider terror cell and acted alone, Australian police have said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:37 pm

Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda

UPDATE: Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Kandy-Colombo road in Kiribathgoda after the fire broke out at two shops. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 1:29 pm

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the strike. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 9:06 am

Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 6:38 am

Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail

The NPP Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, Indika Upul Gunasekera, who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident, has been released on bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:56 pm

Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman

The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has allegedly assaulted the Secretary of the same local council. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 1:31 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 6:29 am

Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI

Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:23 am

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday (Dec 29), becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 6:53 am

4 dead, 9 injured after bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup

Four people were killed and nine others injured after they were hit by a BEST bus in Mumbai on Monday. The incident happened in Mumbai’s Bhandup around 10 pm, officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 10:27 am

Renowned Indian filmmaker Prabhu Deva arrives in Sri Lanka

SriLankan Airlines announced that it had the honour of welcoming the renowned Indian film director, actor, dancer, and choreographer, Prabhu Deva, on board a flight from Chennai to Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:08 pm

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party said on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 7:39 am

Cyclone Ditwah caused Rs. 21 bln loss to Sri Lanka’s health sector – Minister

Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that Sri Lanka’s national health system has incurred losses amounting to Rs. 21 billion as a result of the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 8:49 am

NDDCB reports uptick in ‘Ice’ users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has reported a rise in the use of the narcotic substance crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’), in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 9:19 am

Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis

A member of the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in the Chemmani area of Jaffna while in possession of a stock of Kerala cannabis. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:49 pm

Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The government has decided to introduce a new loan scheme named ‘Comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme’ to provide working capital loan facilities to micro, small scale and large scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:54 pm

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested and remanded, has been admitted to the Mahara Prison Hospital. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:05 pm

China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade

China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island on the second day of its most extensive war games aimed at rehearsing a blockade. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:01 am

FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court by an attorney from Kandy over the alleged failure by authorities to take necessary measures to minimize the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:08 pm

Govt to provide tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting period

The government has decided to provide tax relief for imported dates received as donations or gifts in view of the Ramadan fasting period. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 3:13 pm

Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company

The government has decided to liquidate the Sahasya Investment Company which was established with the objective of maintaining highways, determining strategic methods for further development of the expressways and utilizing modern technologies to minimize costs to maintain the expressways. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 2:42 pm

Cabinet approves project to construct teachers’ quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools within plantation areas. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 3:03 pm

Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests

A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:37 am

Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood situation resulting from heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 12:30 pm

IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka in first half of next year

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka during the first half of next year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 30, 2025 11:06 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 9:03 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 8:28 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 9:29 am

At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 100 were injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, according to Mexican officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:42 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 10:28 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 10:11 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 9:34 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 8:49 am

‘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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 9:16 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 7:44 am

US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the fate of the disputed Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:52 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 10:45 am

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