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Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms
The implementation of the proposed new education reforms would destroy both the country’s future generations and the current government, Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero stated. MORE..
Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission
Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission
Taxi drivers using ride-hailing apps have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today (29) against the injustices they face. MORE..
NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has requested the public to remain alert to landslide early warnings. MORE..
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
The US has offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, during talks on a revised peace plan with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. MORE..
Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians
Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians
The central government of India is working tremendously to uplift the economy of Sri Lanka, Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated. MORE..
List of 25 best films of Sinhala cinema revealed
List of 25 best films of Sinhala cinema revealed
The list of the 25 best films of Sinhala cinema over the past 75 years (1947–2022), has been released. MORE..
Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
The support of the government of China has been sought to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister has authority to revoke licenses of TV channels if conditions are not met, asserts Nalinda
Minister has authority to revoke licenses of TV channels if conditions are not met, asserts Nalinda
The licenses granted by the Ministry of Mass Media to television channels are conditional and if a channel violates these conditions at any point, the Subject Minister has the authority to revoke the license, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura named new media spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura named new media spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force
Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura has been appointed as the new media spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
President Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
President Putin bans enforcement of foreign court decisions in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law banning the enforcement in Russia of rulings issued by foreign and international courts, local media reported on Monday. MORE..
Bomb scare at two more Divisional Secretariats in Kandy: No suspicious items found
Bomb scare at two more Divisional Secretariats in Kandy: No suspicious items found
A message claiming that a bomb was inside the storeroom of the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat in Nawalapitiya was received today (29) via the office’s email creating panic among its employees. MORE..
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS accused of assaulting businessman
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS accused of assaulting businessman
The Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha has been accused of assaulting an individual in Kurunduwatta, Kandy. MORE..
| December 29, 2025 5:08 pm
Govt extends pension payment period for farmers and fishermen affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Govt extends pension payment period for farmers and fishermen affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to extend the pension payment period for farmers and fishermen until January 31 considering the impact caused by the cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand’s army on Monday (Dec 29) accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory. MORE..
“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola. MORE..
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
Police have confirmed an increase in road accidents this year compared to 2024, with the use of drugs and alcohol identified as a primary contributing factor. MORE..
Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two individuals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Showers have been predicted at times in the Northern, Eastern and Uva province and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts tomorrow (30). MORE..
India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
India is set to assume the chair of BRICS next year, taking the helm of an expanded bloc at a sensitive geopolitical juncture – one marked by competing interests, rising global ambitions and pressure from Washington. MORE..
Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting him to declare 30 May, 2026 as the Vesak Poya Day, since two Poya days fall on the month of May 2026. MORE..
Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time
Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time
The second reading of the 2026 budget of the Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority of two votes. MORE..
Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
The remains of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola lie in state at a private funeral parlor in Borella today (29), allowing the public to pay their final respects to the iconic songstress. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning while attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 200 million. MORE..
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. G. J. Senadhira, has stated that motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in reckless driving will face action under criminal law in addition to traffic regulations. MORE..
| December 29, 2025 12:31 pm
Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were hit by dense fog Monday morning, leading to the cancellation of 128 flights and diversion of eight others, airport sources said. MORE..