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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya in Kandy, this afternoon (01), to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts. MORE..
Laugfs hikes domestic LP gas prices
Laugfs hikes domestic LP gas prices
Laugfs Gas has announced an increase in domestic LP Gas refill prices, effective from today, 01 January 2026. MORE..
SLTB launches new digital payment system for bus services
SLTB launches new digital payment system for bus services
Under the nationwide initiative to introduce innovative digital solutions, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development today (01) launched a new program for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses. MORE..
NIE Director General temporarily steps down pending inquiry into ‘Grade 6 module’ controversy
NIE Director General temporarily steps down pending inquiry into ‘Grade 6 module’ controversy
The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position until the conclusion of the inquiry into the controversial Grade 6 English module. MORE..
Three including 2 women stabbed to death in Mawanella; suspect arrested
Three including 2 women stabbed to death in Mawanella; suspect arrested
Three people, including two women, were stabbed to death in the Kondeniya area of Mawanella, police said. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy honours foreign warships for disaster assistance
Sri Lanka Navy honours foreign warships for disaster assistance
Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy today acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations,... MORE..
Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar
Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar
Around 40 people have been killed and 100 injured, most of them seriously, after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Swiss officials said on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year’s Eve
154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year’s Eve
An iconic church in Amsterdam has been partially destroyed after a fire ripped through its spire in the early hours of New Year’s Day. MORE..
Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme
Upgrading of 76 rural roads begins under “Punarudayata Maga” programme
Upgrading of 76 rural roads across the country commenced today (01) under the “Punarudayata Maga” (Path to Renaissance) programme, which aims to improve the standard of life in rural communities and enhance public transportation facilities. MORE..
President pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
President pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy this morning (01), where he paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and received blessings for the New Year. MORE..
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. MORE..
Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say
Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say
A Ferris State University associate professor from Sri Lanka who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the university, a school official has confirmed. MORE..
Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1
Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1
The process of transferring Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) assets to six newly established companies must be completed before February 1, 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, Professor Udayanga Hemapala has notified the CEB. MORE..
Sri Lankan FM meets Tarique Rahman, conveys condolences on ex-Bangladesh PM’s death
Sri Lankan FM meets Tarique Rahman, conveys condolences on ex-Bangladesh PM’s death
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, who is currently visiting Dhaka, paid a courtesy call on Acting Chairman of Bangladesh National Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman on Wednesday night (December 31). MORE..
Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025
Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. MORE..
Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year’s Eve
Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year’s Eve
An officer attached to the Ambalantota Police who was on duty on New Year’s Eve has died after being run over by a car driven by an individual who was under the influence, police stated. MORE..
Several killed in fire at New Year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say
Several killed in fire at New Year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say
Several people have been killed and others injured after a fire at a new year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said. MORE..
Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans
Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended New Year greetings to Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a phone conversation. MORE..
Couple arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million
Couple arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million
A couple who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million into the country has been arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department
Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of the PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective today (01). MORE..
Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
A pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies, at a concessionary interest rate has been announced to purchase paddy in the 2025/2026 Maha Season. MORE..
Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country
Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country
Everyone should work together by setting aside ethnic differences to rebuild the country, emphasized the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya chapter of Siam Nikaya, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero in his New Year message. MORE..
Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member
Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member
Bulgaria - the poorest country in the European Union - has become the 21st member of the eurozone - leapfrogging more obvious and prosperous candidates like Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. MORE..
Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra
Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra
An individual has been arrested in Gandara, Dondra for the possession of 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine(‘Ice’) and approximately Rs. 500,000 in cash suspected to have been earned through drug trafficking, police stated. MORE..