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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit Japan’s northeastern region on Friday, prompting a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 metre (39 inch) high from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). MORE..
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident
Further information has been revealed regarding the accident involving a jeep driven by former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, which resulted in a head-on collision with a car. MORE..
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Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests
Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests
Bulgaria’s government resigned on Thursday after less than a year in power, following weeks of street protests over its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption. MORE..
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is “returning power to the people,” moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated. MORE..
Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya
Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya
A suspect wanted on 88 warrants has been arrested by the Athurugiriya Police officers yesterday (11). MORE..
Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.
Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.
Several river basins have received more than 50 millimeters of rainfall during the past 24 hours, Irrigation Department Director (Hydrology and Disaster Management) Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara said this morning (12). MORE..
Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising
Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising
Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on Feb 12, authorities said, its first national vote since a deadly student-led uprising forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) which has committed EUR 1.8 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following the recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as 2025 ‘Person of the Year’
US publication Time magazine named the “Architects of AI“ as its “person of the year” on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on the cutting-edge technology is transforming humanity. MORE..
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
2025 GIT Exam rescheduled to January 11
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination, which was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, has been rescheduled for January 11, 2026. MORE..
President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
President meets US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this morning (11). MORE..
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today, prices start at LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. MORE..
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistani relief ship carrying 200 tons of supplies to reach Sri Lanka this week
Pakistan will dispatch an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday. MORE..
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
Cabinet approves activation of emergency response components in World Bank–funded projects
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the activation of emergency responsive components within investment projects financed by the World Bank Group, and to obtain a total of US$ 92–112 million to implement the proposed emergency responsive components. MORE..
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
Deadly Asian storms in November ‘supercharged’ by climate change, researchers say
The deadly storms that devastated Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in late November were “supercharged” by higher sea temperatures and made worse by rapid deforestation, scientists said in a study published on Thursday. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts tomorrow (12). MORE..
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa
The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
Govt to introduce disaster relief loan scheme to support MSMEs
The government has decided to implement a new loan scheme named (RE-MSME – Disaster Relief) in order to revitalize micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurships that was devastated by the recent disaster. MORE..
Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector
Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to fill existing vacancies. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and normalizing places of worship that were affected due to the adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..
Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million
Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enter into agreements with the Asian Development Bank to obtain US$ 3 million for ongoing recovery efforts. MORE..
Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector
Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. MORE..
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026
The Colombo High Court today (11) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two other accused...MORE..