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Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies

Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of mismanagement by previous governments, while assuring the public that measures are being taken to address the situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 7:27 pm

Over 100 evacuated due to risk of Gal Oya river bunds breaching

Over 100 individuals from more than 25 families in Senanayakapura and Samapura in Ampara, have been evacuated to safer locations due to the risk of the Gal Oya river bunds breaching, according to the Ampara District Secretary. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 8:22 pm

Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister

“I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly people. I also hope that more Chinese tourists will come to my country to experience Sri Lanka’s scenery and culture,” Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka told Xinhua.MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 9:35 pm

Thailand reiterates commitment to rescue Sri Lankan human trafficking victims in Myanmar

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe has called on Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand recently. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 10:15 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 7:34 am

President AKD links Thai Pongal festival’s values to ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, underlined the festival’s deep cultural and spiritual significance, connecting it to Sri Lanka’s broader goals of environmental and societal renewal. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 7:37 am

PM Harini calls for gratitude to nature in Thai Pongal message

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, emphasized the festival’s significance in fostering appreciation and gratitude, particularly toward nature. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 7:39 am

Five acting ministers appointed during President’s state visit to China

With President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s departure from the country for a State Visit to China, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, five acting ministers have been appointed to oversee key ministries under the president’s purview. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 7:40 am

Top aide of impeached South Korean president pleads for investigators to halt detention efforts

The top aide of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol pleaded with law enforcement on Tuesday to abandon their efforts to detain him over last month’s martial law imposition, as authorities prepared a second attempt to take him into custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 9:41 am

President Anura Kumara arrives in China

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who embarked on a state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has arrived at Beijing International Airport. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 9:59 am

Sajith Premadasa emphasizes gratitude and cultural significance in Thai Pongal message

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities worldwide on the occasion of Thai Pongal, acknowledging the festival’s deep cultural importance and the universal value of gratitude. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 10:16 am

TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’

TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company’s US operations to Elon Musk “pure fiction.” MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 10:28 am

Driver injured as hospital ambulance collides with electric pole

An ambulance belonging to the Rural Hospital in Wanathawilluwa has skidded off the road and collided with an electricity pole, injuring the driver of the vehicle. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 11:07 am

Govt urged to implement systemic excise policy to protect people

The Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADIC) claims that due to the 20% increase in alcohol taxes in 2023, alcohol consumption has decreased by 8.3 million liters, and the government’s alcohol excise revenue has increased by Rs. 11.6 billion. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 11:43 am

Abduction of schoolgirl in Kandy solely an extortion attempt, says father

The schoolgirl recently abducted in the Daulagala area of Gampola has been handed over to the Daulagala Police by Ampara Police officers last night (13), along with the primary suspect. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 12:02 pm

Sri Lanka’s new President urged to uphold press freedom, repeal PTA and Online Safety Act

As many as 25 civil society organizations including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press freedom and the right to freedom of expression MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 1:05 pm

Digital NICs to be issued from this month - Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne states that the issuance of digital national identity cards is set to commence this month. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 1:16 pm

Flooding disrupts access to Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya

A section of the road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 2:17 pm

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 3:01 pm

Parliamentary staff summoned to CID over false information on Parliament website

Several parliamentary officers have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tomorrow (15) to provide statements regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official Parliament website. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 3:32 pm

Compensation for flood-damaged crops to be paid by month-end

The Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation for crops damaged during the floods in November last year will be disbursed by the end of this month. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 4:05 pm

Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore

Sydney’s popular Manly Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were closed on Tuesday as authorities investigated marble-sized balls of white and gray debris that had washed on shore, in the latest such mysterious incident in recent months. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 4:45 pm

President Dissanayake to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently undertaking a 4-day state visit in China will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (14), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 5:43 pm

Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with gems worth over Rs. 17 mln

A group of officers of Sri Lanka Customs has apprehended a Chinese national father and his daughter over their attempt to smuggle a stock of gemstones out of the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 14, 2025 5:47 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 7:32 am

16 dead, 16 missing as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 7:45 am

Shooting incident targets businessman in Devinuwara

Two unidentified gunmen opened fire in front of the house of a dry fish merchant at Thalpawila, Devinuwara, targeting the businessman. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 8:21 am

Govt. plans to establish labs for medicine testing: Health Secretary

The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 10:08 am

Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show held in Sri Lanka

The Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show 2025 kicked off on Sunday in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 10:32 am

Schoolgirl abducted in Kandy found in Ampara, suspect arrested

Police have located the schoolgirl abducted in Daulagala, Kandy on Saturday (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 11:17 am

Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla

A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 11:33 am

President Dissanayake to leave for China today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 12:16 pm

Thailand’s cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 1:38 pm

Schoolgirl abduction in Kandy: Suspect details motive to police

Police today successfully apprehended Mohammed Nassar, a 31-year-old resident of Kahatapitiya in Gampola, who abducted an 18-year-old schoolgirl at Daulagala, Kandy, on January 11. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 2:16 pm

Health Minister inspects SPC for operational improvements

The Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has vowed to safeguard all employees dedicated to resolving and correcting issues within the pharmaceutical sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 3:41 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected tomorrow

The Department of Meteorology says that fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva and North-central provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts tomorrow (14). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 4:15 pm

Teachers and principals will soon be among top 10 highest-paid positions: Deputy Minister

The government is taking significant steps to address salary disparities in the education sector and elevate five key education services, including teachers and principals, to be among the 10 highest-paid professions in the country, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 5:49 pm

Tsunami warnings issued as strong earthquake rattles southwestern Japan

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 6:29 pm

Person arrested with ‘Ice’ and heroin worth Rs. 40M at Korathota

Police have arrested an individual along with a stock of narcotics in the Welihinda area of Korathota, Kaduwela. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 7:40 pm

President Dissanayake leaves for China; Five acting ministers appointed

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left for China this evening (13), for a four-day official state visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 9:43 pm

Derana CloseUp Music Video Awards 2024 held with grandeur

“Derana CloseUp Music Video Awards 2024”, the only award ceremony celebrating Sri Lanka’s music video industry, was held recently with much glitz and glamour. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 13, 2025 10:20 pm

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 8:31 am

As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

Firefighters are making an all-out assault to prevent the largest of the deadly wildfires that is threatening Los Angeles from spreading into one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 8:41 am

Registration mandatory for mill owners purchasing paddy

Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R.M. Jayawardena, says that all mill owners and storekeepers who purchase paddy during the ‘Maha season’ are required to register with the government’s Paddy Marketing Board. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 9:12 am

Warning issued over strong winds and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 9:29 am

Sluice gates of Ratkinda reservoir opened, roads submerged

Four more sluice gates of the Ratkinda reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall this morning (12). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 10:38 am

Earthslip disrupts train services in up-country line

Update 11.25 a.m.: The train operations along the upcountry railway line which were disrupted following an earthslip between the Ohiya and Idalgasinna railway stations, have now been restored after the tracks were cleared, according to the Department of Railways. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 10:38 am

Dozens injured after France tram collision

At least 30 people have been injured after two trams collided at Strasbourg’s central station on Saturday, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 10:52 am

Govt. to ease barriers for green energy products, support AI innovation

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti says that the government will take measures to introduce a range of environmentally friendly products rooted in green energy principles, while preserving local identity, within the next two years. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 11:07 am

Sri Lanka’s remarkable tourism growth in 2024, greater sights on 2025

Sri Lanka has emerged as a shining star in global tourism, recording an impressive $3.17 billion in revenue in 2024. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reports this as a 53.2% leap from the $2.07 billion earned in 2023, reaffirming the island’s growing allure as a must-visit destination. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 12, 2025 12:24 pm

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