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One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
An individual has been shot and killed in Ambalangoda this morning (22), police said. MORE..
Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday (Dec 22), a watershed moment in the country’s pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
The Department of Irrigation states that although the water level of the Manampitiya River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, remains high, there is no indication that it will rise to a flood situation. MORE..
Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police
Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police
A detailed statement has been issued by the Police Media Division regarding reports of an alleged assault on a police officer by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha. MORE..
SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) says that reports of financial fraud committed by various individuals claiming to sell goods online have increased. MORE..
Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts including the US Ambassador in Colombo as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. MORE..
Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
Oil prices gained on Monday in early Asian trading hours after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. MORE..
Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini
Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans: PM Harini
The present government’s policy is not to provide luxury to a limited number of people, but to manage the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to the public, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. MORE..
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of the world’s top economists including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andreé Franche, was held on the 20 December 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections. MORE..
Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities of six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully resume on December 29, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Terrence Madhujith confirmed. MORE..
Mother and son killed in fatal accident in Galgamuwa
Mother and son killed in fatal accident in Galgamuwa
A three-wheeler that was transporting an injured person to hospital met with an accident this afternoon (21) along the Anuradhapura–Padeniya main road in Kurundankulama, Galgamuwa. MORE..
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row. MORE..
Special Operations Room at Army Headquarters to ensure public safety during festive season
Special Operations Room at Army Headquarters to ensure public safety during festive season
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has directed the activation of a special Operations Room at the Army Headquarters to ensure public safety and security during the ongoing festive season. MORE..
Five arrested in Jaffna for defying court order granted bail
Five arrested in Jaffna for defying court order granted bail
Five individuals who were arrested in connection with the tense situation that arose opposite the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna have been granted bail. MORE..
Spills gates of 12 major reservoirs closed after water levels recede
Spills gates of 12 major reservoirs closed after water levels recede
Spill gates of 12 major reservoirs have been closed completely while overall, release of water from reservoirs across the country are currently decreasing, Eng. Nilantha Danapala, the Director of the Water Management Secretariat at the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has confirmed. MORE..
Fire at Thihariya three-storey building brought under control
Fire at Thihariya three-storey building brought under control
The fire that broke out this afternoon (21) within a three-storey building in Thihariya, Nittambuwa along the Colombo–Kandy main road has now been fully brought under control. MORE..
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Govt plans to relocate schools in landslide-prone areas: PM Harini
Govt plans to relocate schools in landslide-prone areas: PM Harini
Reopening schools located in landslide-prone areas would be extremely dangerous and therefore the government is focusing on identifying such schools and relocating them to suitable locations based on scientific assessments, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. MORE..
Officers withdraw from disaster relief operations in Kalpitiya due to threats and attacks
Officers withdraw from disaster relief operations in Kalpitiya due to threats and attacks
Government officers attached to the Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat have temporarily withdrawn from disaster relief distribution activities. MORE..
President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation
President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has commended the Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation and people during times of difficulty. MORE..
Imran Khan calls for protests in Pakistan after 17-year jail sentence
Imran Khan calls for protests in Pakistan after 17-year jail sentence
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to gear up for countrywide protests following a 17-year jail term handed to him and wife Bushra Bibi in a corruption case. MORE..
Special discussion held to minimize year-end container handling congestion
Special discussion held to minimize year-end container handling congestion
A discussion has been held with the aim of taking urgent measures to minimize congestion in container handling, export, import and transshipment operations, which typically increase during the year-end period. MORE..
Family members plea for help to locate missing vessel with five fishermen onboard
Family members plea for help to locate missing vessel with five fishermen onboard
A multi-day fishing trawler has gone missing after setting out from the Mirissa fishing harbor in Matara. MORE..