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CBSL Governor on public’s duty to properly manage and utilize disaster relief funds
CBSL Governor on public’s duty to properly manage and utilize disaster relief funds
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that the public should be very mindful when obtaining relief money and bank loans provided by the government for those affected by the disaster. MORE..
| December 20, 2025 9:20 pm
District-level plans reviewed under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme
District-level plans reviewed under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme
A special review meeting was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess district-level plans implemented under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges encountered in restoring public livelihoods. MORE..
Loan relief measures revealed for disaster-affected businesses
Loan relief measures revealed for disaster-affected businesses
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has explained a comprehensive set of loan relief measures aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by the recent disaster situation across the country. MORE..
| December 20, 2025 7:14 pm
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi mourners, including the country’s interim government leader, attended the funeral on Saturday of a slain youth leader and election candidate amid tight security. MORE..
‘Public Assistance Service Centre’ to be established at Galle Face for festive season
‘Public Assistance Service Centre’ to be established at Galle Face for festive season
A special Public Assistance Service Centre will be established at the Galle Face premises from tomorrow (21) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public visiting the area during the festive season. MORE..
Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 846 suspects have been arrested within yesterday (19) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts tomorrow (21), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has further extended the ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for several areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Special security measures deployed for festival season – Sri Lanka Police
Special security measures deployed for festival season – Sri Lanka Police
Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced security arrangements across the country ahead of the Christmas festival season. MORE..
Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka
Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka
Recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have destroyed numerous farmlands, leading to a sharp increase in vegetable prices across the country. MORE..
Sri Lankan Parliament announces extended holiday for MPs and staff
Sri Lankan Parliament announces extended holiday for MPs and staff
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has announced an extended recess for Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. MORE..
Indian pharma company requests int’l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka
Indian pharma company requests int’l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka
The Indian pharmaceutical company involved in the recent drug controversy, ‘Maan Pharmaceuticals’, has formally requested Sri Lankan health authorities to have the drug in question tested by an internationally accredited laboratory. MORE..
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case
A Pakistani accountability court on Saturday sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. MORE..
President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President
President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s continued humanitarian assistance to communities affected by recent floods and heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. MORE..
BASL urges President to strengthen RTI Commission amid funding and staffing concerns
BASL urges President to strengthen RTI Commission amid funding and staffing concerns
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging urgent action to address challenges faced by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. MORE..
Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog
Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday due to dense fog affecting visibility across North India. MORE..
Gazette issued revising expressway user fees in Sri Lanka
Gazette issued revising expressway user fees in Sri Lanka
The Government has issued new regulations amending the National Thoroughfares (User Fee) Regulation No. 1 of 2021 under the provisions of the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008, as published in a recent Gazette Extraordinary. MORE..
36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
The Irrigation Department has reported that 36 major reservoirs and over 52 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling due to prevailing weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
‘Udarata Menike’ runs first train in 23 days as Badulla–Ambewela line reopens
‘Udarata Menike’ runs first train in 23 days as Badulla–Ambewela line reopens
Train services on the Badulla–Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line officially resumed this morning (20), following extensive repairs to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Eight elephants killed as Rajdhani Express collides with herd in India’s Assam
Eight elephants killed as Rajdhani Express collides with herd in India’s Assam
At least eight elephants were killed and one calf injured after a herd collided with the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai on Saturday morning, leading to disruption of rail services. MORE..
World Bank approves US$ 50M project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
World Bank approves US$ 50M project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. MORE..
Suspect arrested with heroin worth over Rs. 6 mln in Panadura
Suspect arrested with heroin worth over Rs. 6 mln in Panadura
The Panadura South Police Division has arrested an individual in possession of a stock of heroin valued at over Rs. 6 million. MORE..
US carries out large-scale retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria
US carries out large-scale retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria
The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on U.S. personnel, U.S. officials said. MORE..
Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today
Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption affecting several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today (20) . MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva, and Central Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota Districts. MORE..