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Schools in six provinces to reopen today

The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 7:19 am

Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term school examinations for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 9:00 am

Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’

A Police Sergeant has been interdicted for allegedly maintaining close contact with a female suspect, Nanda Kumar Thakshee, who is currently being held under a 90-day detention order in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ at the Aluthkade court complex. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 11:34 am

Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 8:23 am

Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents

The son of Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner has been jailed as a suspect in the killing of his parents after they were found dead in their home over the weekend, Los Angeles police said on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 10:04 am

Musk’s net worth hits $600 billion, Forbes says, as SpaceX preps for IPO

Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600 billion, Forbes said, on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800 billion. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 11:45 am

Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away

Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 9:58 am

Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide Rs. 150 million to the Judicial Service Commission from the provisions allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Project to implement the e-Court Project to Digitize the Judicial System. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:40 pm

Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai

A 46-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 1:21 pm

NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has commenced special inspections of schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 11:27 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 6:36 am

Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln

An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 2.85 million into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 1:42 pm

PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 1:04 pm

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California

The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 7:12 am

Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.

The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 7:37 am

CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery

As Sri Lanka grapples with the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the project company of Port City Colombo, has stepped forward to support the nation’s recovery efforts with both financial and on-ground assistance. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 1:40 pm

Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle

A Police Sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police Station has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle on the Aluthgama-Mathugama road, the Welipenna Police confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 10:39 am

Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year

A total of over 2.2 million tourists have reportedly arrived in the country so far this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 12:33 pm

Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:34 pm

Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech

President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 6:41 am

Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines

Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 8:57 am

Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing

The death toll in Bolivia from floods triggered by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has climbed to 20 and is expected to rise as rescue teams reach previously inaccessible areas, Deputy Civil Defense Minister Alfredo Troche said on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 11:56 am

Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into Memoranda of Understanding between a number of Sri Lankan and Foreign Universities. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:38 pm

Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to process paddy stocks purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and release the rice to the market. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:53 pm

Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail

Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 10:31 am

All schools in Uva Province to reopen on December 29 - Secretary

A decision has been taken to reopen all schools in the Uva Province on December 29, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:12 pm

Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enhance storage facilities for the Medical Supply Division under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 16, 2025 2:49 pm

Sri Lanka President condemns Bondi Beach terror attack, extends condolences

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia and has extended his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 1:23 pm

Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of ‘Kush’

A 34-year old large-scale drug trafficker has been arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 6:57 am

Former CPC Chairman Dammika Ranatunga arrested

Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dammika Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 1:25 pm

Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families affected by the recent disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah are still sheltered in relief centres. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 9:14 am

Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say

Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia began mourning victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 6:37 am

‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 12:57 pm

Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds

Live translation is shaping up to be one of the most practical (and competitive) uses of generative AI, with real-life implications for how people communicate across languages. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 11:49 am

Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola

A suspect has been arrested for the possession of a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition by officers of the Ampara Division Criminal Investigation Unit. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 12:58 pm

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces

Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy campaigner and tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 9:36 am

Nearly 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 981 individuals have been arrested yesterday (14) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 1:52 pm

Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated

The annual budget of the Galle Municipal Council, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority vote today (15). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 2:05 pm

Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry

Schools that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide tomorrow (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 7:36 am

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home

Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 2:48 pm

Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested

Japanese police said on Monday (Dec 15) they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 3:35 pm

6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu

Six suspects, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly digging a plot of land in search of artifacts in the Devi Puram area of Puthukudiyiruppu. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 10:03 am

School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20

Seventeen people were killed and 20 were injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 10:28 am

Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s vehicle detected during inspection – Police

A defect in the braking system has been observed in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala which was involved in an accident on Thursday (11) in Sapugaskanda, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 2:29 pm

Medical report of MP Asoka Ranwala yet to be received – Police

Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated that the police have not yet received the medical report of Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 15, 2025 8:35 am

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