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Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
Remote Pacific nation becomes first place in the world to welcome 2026
The island of Kiritimati is welcoming in the new year - the first place in the world do so. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces, tomorrow (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
Indian rupee set for worst annual fall in three years amid equity outflows
The Indian rupee is poised for its largest annual fall in three years, weighed down by record equity outflows and the lack of a U.S. trade deal that left it out of the rally across Asia, with prospects for a recovery tied to the trade pact. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son produced in court
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been produced before court. MORE..
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 1 in U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 1 in the U-11 Boys’ World Table Tennis Rankings. MORE..
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura
At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital following a head-on collision between a lorry and a van at the Thiriwanaketiya Junction in Ratnapura this morning (31). MORE..
Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council has surrendered to police. MORE..
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates
Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 16, who have been placed in probation and child care centres based on court orders, do not possess birth certificates, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has revealed. MORE..
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident
An individual who contested the last General Election from the Ratnapura District under the National People’s Power (NPP) ticket has been killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a private bus, police said. MORE..
| December 31, 2025 12:32 pm
Colombo Municipal Council budget passed
Colombo Municipal Council budget passed
The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been passed with a majority of two votes. MORE..
Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID
Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID
The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes. MORE..
Five councilors arrested over yesterday’s commotion at Galle MC
Five councilors arrested over yesterday’s commotion at Galle MC
A total of five members of the Galle Municipal Council have been arrested in connection with an unrest that broke out during the council session yesterday (30). MORE..
BASL draws President’s attention on promotions issued to judicial officers and judges
BASL draws President’s attention on promotions issued to judicial officers and judges
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has drawn President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s attention to the process of promotions of Judicial Officers, Judges of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in recent months. MORE..
Mortal remains of late Latha Walpola brought to Independence Square
Mortal remains of late Latha Walpola brought to Independence Square
The mortal remains of ‘Queen of Sri Lankan music’ Kalasoori Latha Walpola has been brought to the Independence Square in Colombo for the general public to pay their last respect. MORE..
| December 31, 2025 9:57 am
Revolver used by assailant in Nagoda hospital shooting – Police
Revolver used by assailant in Nagoda hospital shooting – Police
New details have emerged in relation to the shooting incident at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital in Kalutara this morning, police said. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath departs for Dhaka to attend funeral ceremony former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
FM Vijitha Herath departs for Dhaka to attend funeral ceremony former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has departed for Dhaka, Bangladesh this morning (31). MORE..
Gold rebounds, poised to cap off best year in over four decades
Gold rebounds, poised to cap off best year in over four decades
Precious metals rebounded on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session, as the market refocused on geopolitical and economic risks, reigniting gold’s rally to cap its best year since 1979. MORE..
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Kabalana Beach
Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Kabalana Beach
Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Kabalana Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. MORE..
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza
Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Nagoda Hospital
Shooting incident reported in Nagoda Hospital
A prison inmate receiving treatment at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that occurred this morning (31). MORE..
| December 31, 2025 7:10 am
Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council
Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council
A Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate, examine, and report on alleged corruption and irregularities said to have taken place at the Colombo Municipal Council. MORE..
Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year celebrations
Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year celebrations
Sri Lanka Police have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan to minimise traffic congestion in and around Colombo and ensure public safety. MORE..
Last rites of music icon Latha Walpola with state patronage today
Last rites of music icon Latha Walpola with state patronage today
The final rites of ‘Queen of Sri Lankan music’ Kalasoori Latha Walpola is scheduled to be performed with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..