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53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
A 53-year-old man has been stabbed to death this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, police said. MORE..
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China. MORE..
Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning valid for the next 48 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (17) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels were seized near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday during an operation conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) based on intelligence shared by foreign sources, Maldivian media reported today. MORE..
Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday
Schools in Central Province closed tomorrow and Monday
A decision has been taken to close all schools in the Central Province on Friday (December 19) and Monday due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions, says the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. MORE..
Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
Suspects remanded for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama area of Mihintale be remanded until December 24. MORE..
Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ hotline; Legal action against offenders
Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ hotline; Legal action against offenders
Sri Lanka Police says it has observed significant misuse of the ‘119’ emergency hotline by certain members of the public, prompting the need for greater public awareness and enforcement action. MORE..
EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Magistrate’s decision to reject plaint against Deshabandu was unlawful - Colombo HC rules
Magistrate’s decision to reject plaint against Deshabandu was unlawful - Colombo HC rules
The Colombo High Court has ruled that the decision of the former Colombo Chief Magistrate to reject a private complaint filed against then Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon was contrary to the law. MORE..
ADB mobilizes $40M emergency trade finance support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
ADB mobilizes $40M emergency trade finance support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $40 million emergency assistance facility under its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Opposition seeks probe on failure to minimise damage from Cyclone Ditwah
Opposition seeks probe on failure to minimise damage from Cyclone Ditwah
A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
NBRO warns public to avoid unstable areas following heavy rainfall in Udadumbara
NBRO warns public to avoid unstable areas following heavy rainfall in Udadumbara
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region. MORE..
Over 93,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first two weeks of December
Over 93,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first two weeks of December
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that over 93,000 tourists have arrived in the country during the first two weeks of December 2025. MORE..
Multiple reservoirs at full capacity; Downstream residents urged to stay alert
Multiple reservoirs at full capacity; Downstream residents urged to stay alert
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantembe reservoirs have reached spill levels due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on three key Bills
Speaker endorses certificate on three key Bills
The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). MORE..
Ex-podcaster Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
Ex-podcaster Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director
Dan Bongino has said he will leave his role as the FBI’s deputy director in January. MORE..
Port workers among 5 arrested with illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 330 mln
Port workers among 5 arrested with illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 330 mln
The Excise Department’s Special Investigation Unit has seized a total of 2,030,000 sticks of illegally imported cigarette, estimated to be worth around Rs. 330 million, in the Wellampitiya area. MORE..
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal to be recalled in February
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal to be recalled in February
The Colombo High Court today (18) ordered that the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on February 16, 2026. MORE..
Disciplinary inquiry on several police officers over negligence in probing MP Asoka Ranwala’s accident
Disciplinary inquiry on several police officers over negligence in probing MP Asoka Ranwala’s accident
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that several officers were found negligent in performing their duties regarding the road accident involving former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament, Asoka Ranwala. MORE..
Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, highlighted the support of American companies and institutions for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Two former Members of Parliament pass away
Two former Members of Parliament pass away
Former Anuradhapura District Member of Parliament Janak Mahendra Adikari and former Deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms, S. C. Muthukumarana, have reportedly passed away. MORE..
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. MORE..
Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
A supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion is to be presented to Parliament today (18) to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation. MORE..
Three suspects arrested in connection with torturing and setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
Three suspects arrested in connection with torturing and setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
A total of three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Seeppukulam, Mihinthale, police said. MORE..
Kuliyapitiya Crimes OIC transferred after assault video goes viral on social media
Kuliyapitiya Crimes OIC transferred after assault video goes viral on social media
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division of the Kuliyapitiya Police Station has been transferred in relation to an allegation of assaulting a person. MORE..