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Police to implement special security and traffic plans for Christmas and New Year
Police to implement special security and traffic plans for Christmas and New Year
Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that a comprehensive security arrangement and special traffic plan will be implemented island-wide to ensure the safety of the public, urban areas and religious places during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. MORE..
Govt to procure vaccines for National Immunization Program through UNICEF Global Supply Chain
Govt to procure vaccines for National Immunization Program through UNICEF Global Supply Chain
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vaccines for the National Immunization Program of Sri Lanka for the period 2026-2030 through UNICEF Global Supply Chain. MORE..
New measures approved to minimize polythene and plastic use around Sri Pada
New measures approved to minimize polythene and plastic use around Sri Pada
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement measures aimed at minimizing the use of polythene and plastic within the Sri Pada highly sensitive ecosystem during the annual pilgrimage season. MORE..
Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme
Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the continuation of the ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme for the years 2025–2026, with several amendments. MORE..
Cabinet nod to establish consultancy boards to strengthen and promote local production industries
Cabinet nod to establish consultancy boards to strengthen and promote local production industries
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish Consultancy Committees for several industry sectors with the objective of minimizing policy issues in industries and entrepreneurship development. MORE..
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas
A local multiday fishing trawler, suspected of smuggling narcotics has been seized in seas off the southern coast. MORE..
December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended
December holidays for Sinhala and Tamil schools extended
The Ministry of Education has announced that government and government-approved Sinhala and Tamil schools will remain closed from today (23) to January 04, 2026. MORE..
PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts
PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has met with visiting India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar at Temple Trees. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000
Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000
A total of 154,609 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday
Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday
The final rites of the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will be performed on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. MORE..
Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
The Fort Magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court during the hearing of a case against him for alleged obstruction of police duties, said Ada Derana reporter.
Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 1,025 suspects were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (22) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM
Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM
The national programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, will continue to be implemented in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. MORE..
Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations
Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations
A Chinese delegation comprising of 11 members, including Wang Junzheng, a Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Xizang Autonomous Region, has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (23). MORE..
Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets
Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets
The use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets operating within the limits of the Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has been completely prohibited. MORE..
India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar
India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar
India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase
Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase
The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. MORE..
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara
The Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana
Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations. MORE..
Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme
Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme
A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who have not been attached to the new entities established under the restructuring process, have reportedly addressed a letter to the Minister of Energy regarding their retirement status. MORE..
38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila
38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila
A 38-year old has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon, yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area within the Marawila Police Division. MORE..
Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera
Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera
Traffic movement in the Kelaniya area has been restricted from 3:00 p.m. today (23) due to the annual school procession organized by Helena Balika Vidyalaya in conjunction with the Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..
Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy
Trump says US ‘has to have’ Greenland after naming special envoy
Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has said he would like to annex. MORE..
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away
The Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away last night at the age of 84. MORE..
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in the country last evening (22), is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (23). MORE..