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Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 2.85 million into the country. MORE..
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
CHEC Port City Colombo donates Rs. 10M, provides critical support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
As Sri Lanka grapples with the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the project company of Port City Colombo, has stepped forward to support the nation’s recovery efforts with both financial and on-ground assistance. MORE..
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
Husband axed to death by wife in Valaichchenai
A 46-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe in the Valaichchenai–Vahaneri area and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said. MORE..
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys
The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. MORE..
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
Tourist arrivals exceed 2.2 million this year
A total of over 2.2 million tourists have reportedly arrived in the country so far this year. MORE..
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
The death toll in Bolivia from floods triggered by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has climbed to 20 and is expected to rise as rescue teams reach previously inaccessible areas, Deputy Civil Defense Minister Alfredo Troche said on Monday. MORE..
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
Police Sergeant interdicted over close contact with ‘Duplicate Sewwandi’
A Police Sergeant has been interdicted for allegedly maintaining close contact with a female suspect, Nanda Kumar Thakshee, who is currently being held under a 90-day detention order in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ at the Aluthkade court complex. MORE..
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
NBRO conducts special inspections of landslide-risk schools in Central Province
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has commenced special inspections of schools in the Central Province that are at risk of landslides due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. MORE..
Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
Police Sergeant dies after being hit by speeding motorcycle
A Police Sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police Station has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding motorcycle on the Aluthgama-Mathugama road, the Welipenna Police confirmed. MORE..
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake granted bail
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was remanded following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an investigation, has been granted bail. MORE..
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lanka Test Cricketer and ex-SLC Chairman D.S. de Silva passes away
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a distinguished member of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test cricket team in 1982, has passed away at the age of 83. MORE..
Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
Announcement regarding Ministry directive on Third Term Tests
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has reiterated its directive prohibiting the conduct of third-term school examinations for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the 2025 academic year. MORE..
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. MORE..
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Govt. grants special leave to state officials affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages. MORE..
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
Inginimitiya Reservoir spill gates to be opened – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department announces that it is planned to release 1,000 cubic feet of water per second from the Inginimitiya reservoir at around 7.30 a.m. today (16).
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
Schools in six provinces to reopen today
The second phase of the third school term for this year will commence today (16) for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas. MORE..
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. MORE..
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
Trump sues the BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Several areas in Kandy remain under red landslide warning
Several areas in Kandy remain under red landslide warning
Red landslide warnings have been issued by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to residents of several Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Kandy District. MORE..
Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital temporarily closed due to risk of landslides
The Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital has been temporarily closed due to the risk of landslides, the Ministry of Health of the Uva Province has announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in November 2025
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in November 2025
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..
Education Ministry announces revised school term dates
Education Ministry announces revised school term dates
The second phase of the third school term, which was postponed until December 16 due to the disaster situation that affected the country, will commence tomorrow. MORE..
Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father and son of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. MORE..
Five including foreign women injured in accident on Southern Expressway
Five including foreign women injured in accident on Southern Expressway
At least five individuals traveling in a van, including two foreign women, have been injured in an accident near the 168-kilometer post on the Southern Expressway. MORE..