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Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

The killing of a man from a minority community during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 5:44 am

Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce

Gold rose to a record above US$ 4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also advanced to all-time peaks. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 7:23 am

Special train service in place for Christmas and school holidays

The Department of Railways has decided to operate additional train journeys in view of the Christmas season, school holidays, and the year-end long weekend. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 9:14 am

Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

The head of Libya’s armed forces and four other high-ranking military officials died late on Tuesday (Dec 23) when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Türkiye’s capital and Tripoli said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 6:52 am

Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026

Samsung Electronics will unveil five new gaming monitor models at CES 2026, to be held in Las Vegas on Jan. 4 (local time) next year, including the world’s first gaming monitor to support 6K ultra-high resolution. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 12:28 pm

India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission today, December 24, delivering the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 9:43 am

Restoration work on landslide-hit Sri Pada-Hatton Road nears completion

Restoration work on the Sri Pada-Hatton road, which was damaged by a landslide in Mahagiri Damba, is currently in its final stages. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 11:46 am

Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour

A multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with narcotics in southern seas has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 7:38 am

US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, saying it fell under his broad powers to regulate immigration. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 11:27 am

MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail

Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested this morning after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police, has been granted bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 1:42 pm

374,000 workers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, ILO estimates

Around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a research conducted by the International Labour Organization. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 8:04 am

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade

Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth’s only natural satellite. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 2:29 pm

21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas

A total of 21kg of heroin and 172kg crystal methamphetamine have been found in the multi-day fishing vessel which was taken into custody in southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 10:51 am

Special security and traffic plan in Colombo

Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 5:41 am

Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today

The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from today (24), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 6:43 am

Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested

Notorious underworld figure “Kudu Roshan” has been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 1:43 pm

Western province accounts for 42% of country’s nominal GDP: CBSL

The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 12:48 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000

Gold rates in the local market continue to rise with the rapid increase in prices in the global market. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 10:22 am

NBRO warns landslide risk persists in several areas despite lifting of red alerts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 11:46 am

Inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA

The inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for the winter season landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), last night (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 8:27 am

T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama

A T-56 firearm and a stock of ammunition have been discovered by the Ragama Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 7:09 am

Detention order issued on Sampath Manamperi extended

Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 12:07 pm

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 9:47 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Several spells of showers are expected in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 5:40 am

MP Ramanathan Archchuna surrenders to police

The Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 11:34 am

‘Kush’ narcotics worth over Rs. 60M found inside package at Central Mail Exchange

A stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics worth over Rs. 60 million has been found inside a package sent to Sri Lanka from Thailand. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 24, 2025 8:35 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase

The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:46 am

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

A total of 1,025 suspects were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (22) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 12:27 pm

Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the continuation of the ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme for the years 2025–2026, with several amendments. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:55 pm

Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today

A few showers may occur in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 6:47 am

Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM

The national programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, will continue to be implemented in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 11:34 am

Cabinet nod to establish consultancy boards to strengthen and promote local production industries

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish Consultancy Committees for several industry sectors with the objective of minimizing policy issues in industries and entrepreneurship development. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:30 pm

Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas

A local multiday fishing trawler, suspected of smuggling narcotics has been seized in seas off the southern coast. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 3:08 pm

Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

The Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away last night at the age of 84. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:13 am

Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy

Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has said he would like to annex. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 8:37 am

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara

The Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:41 am

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today

The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in the country last evening (22), is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 7:12 am

Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna

The Fort Magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court during the hearing of a case against him for alleged obstruction of police duties, said Ada Derana reporter.

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 1:00 pm

Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations

A Chinese delegation comprising of 11 members, including Wang Junzheng, a Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 11:14 am

Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday

The final rites of the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will be performed on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 1:39 pm

Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana

The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 10:17 am

Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who have not been attached to the new entities established under the restructuring process, have reportedly addressed a letter to the Minister of Energy regarding their retirement status. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 23, 2025 9:55 am

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