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Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a report on subsidies and compensation payments for paddy and other crops damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 8:27 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

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

At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home

A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia’s on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 11:08 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

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts, today (29), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 6:33 am

Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals within a year in 2025

Sri Lanka has officially surpassed its highest-ever number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, with 2,333,797 visitors recorded in 2025 as of today (Dec. 29). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 12:10 pm

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

Airport employees protest over outstanding bonus payments for 2025

Several airport trade unions staged a protest today (29), calling for the payment of five basic salaries as bonuses for 2025, as previously promised by the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (Private) Ltd, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Harsha Abeywickrama. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 29, 2025 12:01 pm

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Legendary singer Latha Walpola’s final rites on Wednesday

The interment of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola will be performed at the Borella General Cemetery on 31 December, 2025 (Wednesday) following the paying of final respects at Independence Square, family sources confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 10:53 am

Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes

Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officers. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:55 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:30 am

President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:36 pm

Kotiyagala Estate workers donate one-day salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

A group of estate workers have donated their one-day salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 1:08 pm

Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka

A Software Engineer is among eight persons who have been arrested in India’s Andhra Pradesh for allegedly supplying cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:50 pm

State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended

The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:00 pm

28-year-old dies in trap gun accident in Medawachchiya

A 28-year-old man has died after a trap gun accidentally fired in a cultivation land in the Udumbugalawatta area of Medawachchiya, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 12:14 pm

SMEs seek extension of deadline for disaster-affected industries registration

The Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) Association have requested the government to extend the December 16, 2025 deadline for registering industries affected by the recent disaster to January 16, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 1:41 pm

State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts at least 1,500 flights

A powerful winter storm has disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year in New York City and northeastern US. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:29 pm

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

Voting began Sunday (Dec 28) in Myanmar’s heavily restricted polls, with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 6:41 am

Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India

Bangladesh police on Sunday (Dec 28) said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:48 pm

Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow

Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:30 pm

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect along the border, where almost three weeks of deadly clashes have forced nearly one million people from their homes. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 9:38 am

57-year-old killed following dispute with neighbour

A person has been assaulted and killed in the Samarugama area of Ayagama, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 10:27 am

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda remanded

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday (26), has been remanded until January 9, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:54 pm

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:03 pm

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near coast of northern Peru, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck near the coast of northern Peru on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 11:30 am

Tamil Nadu steps up surveillance after bird flu cases reported in Kerala

The Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered increased surveillance and preventive measures in districts bordering Kerala following the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in the neighbouring state, reported the IANS. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:21 pm

Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced

The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state honours. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:47 pm

Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection

The Police Constable who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has sought police protection. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:09 pm

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:45 pm

Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 9:23 pm

Sri Lanka’s 2026 holiday calendar: Here’s the full list

With just three days remaining until the start of 2026, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which includes 26 public holidays. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:01 am

TUs demand meaningful discussions before extending school hours

If there is a genuine intention to achieve successful outcomes through the implementation of education reforms, it is essential to hold comprehensive and meaningful discussions with school principals and teachers and to act in a flexible manner, stated Nimal Mudunkotuwa, the General Secretary of the Graded Principals’ Association. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:47 pm

Police begin probe after hoax bomb threat at Bandaranaike Airport

An aircraft that arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport was subjected to a special security inspection following a false report claiming that several suspicious individuals were on board. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 4:22 pm

Investigations launched into additional firearms issued to ex-Minister Douglas Devananda

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into additional firearms issued by the Sri Lanka Army to former Minister Douglas Devananda, who is currently in custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 2:12 pm

Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and T-56 ammunition in Minuwangoda

A suspect has been arrested by police in the Minuwangoda area while in possession of a foreign-made firearm, a magazine, and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 7:33 am

Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy

Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 5:09 pm

‘Jana Nayagan’ Audio Launch: Vijay gets emotional at his final film-related event

The grand audio launch of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be held at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Malaysia today. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 8:38 am

840 suspects arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 840 suspects have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (27) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 28, 2025 3:06 pm

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 7:34 am

Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat intended to cause public alarm: Police

Sri Lanka Police suspect that the information received regarding the presence of explosives at the Kandy District Secretariat was a deliberate attempt to create public unrest. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 27, 2025 8:42 am

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