Third reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today
The third reading vote of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech is scheduled to be held today (05) at 6 p.m., the Parliament’s Department of Communication announced. MORE..
- Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
- Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Akuressa
- Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
- Indian envoy discusses reconstruction needs with Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister after Cyclone Ditwah
- Man arrested for preparing forged documents in Panadura
- Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
- Govt to launch joint loan programme for new entrepreneurs in January - Minister
- Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
- Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya
- Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses amid disaster situation
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Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses amid disaster situation
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that, due to the prevailing disaster situation in the country, passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses. MORE..
Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya
A fully operational field hospital has been established in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy by an Indian medical team, providing essential trauma care, surgical capability, ambulances, and other critical medical services to flood-affected communities. MORE..
Govt to launch joint loan programme for new entrepreneurs in January - Minister
A joint programme by the Ministry of Finance and the banks to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is planned to be launched in January next year, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi stated. MORE..
Man arrested for preparing forged documents in Panadura
A person, who had allegedly prepared forged documents, including fake identity cards, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Indian envoy discusses reconstruction needs with Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister after Cyclone Ditwah
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Housing and Construction minister to discuss reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 486 people so far in the island nation. MORE..
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
President Vladimir Putin has warned again that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region or Russia will seize it, rejecting any compromise over how to end the war in Ukraine. MORE..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Akuressa
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from the Akuressa area along the Nilwala River, according to L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management). MORE..
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05). MORE..
President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors
A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance... MORE..
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump gathered the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace deal in Washington on Thursday even as fighting continued in their war-scarred region. MORE..
Gangaramaya Temple donates Rs. 30 mln to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhist temples. MORE..
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit on Thursday (Dec 4), where he was embraced on arrival by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, beginning the Russian leader’s first visit to old friend India since the start of the war in Ukraine nearly four years back. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya
A fully operational field hospital has been established in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy by an Indian medical team, providing essential trauma care, surgical capability, ambulances, and other critical medical services to flood-affected communities. MORE..
Govt to launch joint loan programme for new entrepreneurs in January - Minister
A joint programme by the Ministry of Finance and the banks to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is planned to be launched in January next year, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi stated. MORE..
Man arrested for preparing forged documents in Panadura
A person, who had allegedly prepared forged documents, including fake identity cards, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Indian envoy discusses reconstruction needs with Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister after Cyclone Ditwah
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Housing and Construction minister to discuss reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 486 people so far in the island nation. MORE..
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
President Vladimir Putin has warned again that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region or Russia will seize it, rejecting any compromise over how to end the war in Ukraine. MORE..
Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Akuressa
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from the Akuressa area along the Nilwala River, according to L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management). MORE..
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05). MORE..
President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors
A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance... MORE..
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump gathered the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace deal in Washington on Thursday even as fighting continued in their war-scarred region. MORE..
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Technology
Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. MORE..
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days. MORE..
Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where competition is expected to intensify. MORE..
Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
Starlink announced emergency relief measures for communities in Indonesia and Sri Lanka devastated by severe flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Entertainment
Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
Netflix is in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television studios along with its streaming assets, in a deal valued at $28 per share that could reshape the media landscape, a source told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol traveled to London to unveil a bronze statue commemorating their iconic roles in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” marking 30 years since the Yash Raj Films blockbuster first captured audiences worldwide. MORE..
Bad Bunny becomes world’s most-played artist on Spotify in 2025
Bad Bunny becomes world’s most-played artist on Spotify in 2025
The streaming giant said that Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny was the world’s most-played artist of 2025, with more than 19.8 billion streams. MORE..
Netflix hits back at Diddy’s criticism of ‘shameful’ documentary
Netflix hits back at Diddy’s criticism of ‘shameful’ documentary
Netflix has insisted its new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs, produced by rapper 50 Cent, is “not a hit piece or an act of retribution”, following criticism from the jailed former hip-hop mogul. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
Pakistan Cricket Team to tour Sri Lanka in January
The Pakistan National Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in January to play a three-match T20I series. MORE..
Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final
Chasing a modest target of 115, Pakistan completed the task in 18.4 overs despite a brief middle-order delay. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan restricts Sri Lanka to 114
Sri Lanka, having been invited to bat first by Pakistan, posted a total of 114 runs in their allotted 20 overs in the final of the T20I Tri-Series. MORE..
Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the final of the home T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. MORE..
