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India authorities undertake strict measures to control avian flu in Kerala

India authorities undertake strict measures to control avian flu in Kerala

Indian authorities have undertaken strict measures in the southern state of Kerala following the outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza H5N1), officials said Tuesday. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  6:22 pm
Auditor General Appointment: Constitutional Council acted beyond its authority - Nalinda

Auditor General Appointment: Constitutional Council acted beyond its authority - Nalinda

The Constitutional Council has acted beyond its limits, while the President has remained within the constitutional framework during the process to appoint the Auditor General, Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..

video | December 30, 2025  6:05 pm
UNP-SJB representatives meet in Colombo

UNP-SJB representatives meet in Colombo

A meeting has taken place between representatives of the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..

| December 30, 2025  5:48 pm
Unit 2 of Norochcholai power plant expected to be reconnected to national grid in two weeks

Unit 2 of Norochcholai power plant expected to be reconnected to national grid in two weeks

The Unit 2 of the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai, which remains inoperative since November 3, will be reconnected to the national grid within two weeks, the Ceylon Electricity Board has announced. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  5:06 pm
Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President

Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all state officials to work collectively, with renewed plans and strategies, to lead Sri Lanka towards economic success in 2026. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  4:31 pm
China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka

China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka

The Communist Party of China (CPC) will provide relief assistance worth RMB 1 million to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  4:10 pm
Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA

Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the installation of additional automatic passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..

| December 30, 2025  3:47 pm
Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy

Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy

The process of obtaining public views on the proposed National Electricity Policy is currently underway, according to the Ministry of Energy. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  3:33 pm
Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow

Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district tomorrow (31), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  3:17 pm
Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting

Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting

The government has decided to provide tax relief for imported dates received as donations or gifts in view of the upcoming Ramadan fasting period. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  3:13 pm
Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas

Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools within plantation areas. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  3:03 pm
Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers

Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expand the agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Israel signed to deploy workers within two more sectors in Israel. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:58 pm
Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The government has decided to introduce a new loan scheme named ‘Comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme’ to provide working capital loan facilities to micro, small scale and large scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:54 pm
Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company

Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company

The government has decided to liquidate the Sahasya Investment Company which was established with the objective of maintaining highways, determining strategic methods for further development of the expressways and utilizing modern technologies to minimize costs to maintain the expressways. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:42 pm
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say

Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say

The two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach were not part of a wider terror cell and acted alone, Australian police have said. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:37 pm
Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda

Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda

The Colombo-Kandy main road has been temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda due to a fire in two shops. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:12 pm
FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah

FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court by an attorney from Kandy over the alleged failure by authorities to take necessary measures to minimize the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:08 pm
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital

Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital

Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested and remanded, has been admitted to the Mahara Prison Hospital. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  2:05 pm
Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted in 2026 King’s New Year Honours

Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted in 2026 King’s New Year Honours

University of Leicester’s President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  1:33 pm
Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman

Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman

The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has allegedly assaulted the Secretary of the same local council. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  1:31 pm
Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda

Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda

UPDATE: Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Kandy-Colombo road in Kiribathgoda after the fire broke out at two shops. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  1:29 pm
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail

Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail

The NPP Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, Indika Upul Gunasekera, who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident, has been released on bail. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  12:56 pm
Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis

Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis

A member of the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in the Chemmani area of Jaffna while in possession of a stock of Kerala cannabis. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  12:49 pm
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son arrested

Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son arrested

Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested today (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), police confirmed. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  12:37 pm
Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood situation resulting from heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka. MORE..

| December 30, 2025  12:30 pm