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Police officer alleges assault by NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara following cannabis raid
Police officer alleges assault by NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara following cannabis raid
A police officer attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station has alleged that he was assaulted by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha while returning home after completing his duty. MORE..
21-year-old arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6.3 mln
21-year-old arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6.3 mln
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 6.3 million into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) this morning (21). MORE..
36 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Department
36 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Department
The Department of Irrigation stated that out of the 73 major reservoirs under its control, 36 reservoirs are currently spilling. MORE..
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas
Four people, including a woman, have died in separate road accidents reported from several areas within the past 24 hours, police said. MORE..
India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka
India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Sri Lanka next week, a trip coming at a time when Delhi immediately reached out to its neighbour amid ongoing recovery from one of the country’s worst natural disasters in decades. MORE..
US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say
US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say
The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
President directs to complete allowance payments to disaster victims before Dec. 31
President directs to complete allowance payments to disaster victims before Dec. 31
A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. MORE..
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
The U.S. Justice Department released thousands of heavily redacted documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton. MORE..
CBSL Governor on public’s duty to properly manage and utilize disaster relief funds
CBSL Governor on public’s duty to properly manage and utilize disaster relief funds
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that the public should be very mindful when obtaining relief money and bank loans provided by the government for those affected by the disaster. MORE..
| December 20, 2025 9:20 pm
District-level plans reviewed under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme
District-level plans reviewed under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme
A special review meeting was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess district-level plans implemented under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges encountered in restoring public livelihoods. MORE..
Loan relief measures revealed for disaster-affected businesses
Loan relief measures revealed for disaster-affected businesses
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has explained a comprehensive set of loan relief measures aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by the recent disaster situation across the country. MORE..
| December 20, 2025 7:14 pm
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi mourners, including the country’s interim government leader, attended the funeral on Saturday of a slain youth leader and election candidate amid tight security. MORE..
‘Public Assistance Service Centre’ to be established at Galle Face for festive season
‘Public Assistance Service Centre’ to be established at Galle Face for festive season
A special Public Assistance Service Centre will be established at the Galle Face premises from tomorrow (21) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public visiting the area during the festive season. MORE..
Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 846 suspects have been arrested within yesterday (19) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow
Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts tomorrow (21), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has further extended the ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for several areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Special security measures deployed for festival season – Sri Lanka Police
Special security measures deployed for festival season – Sri Lanka Police
Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced security arrangements across the country ahead of the Christmas festival season. MORE..
Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka
Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka
Recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have destroyed numerous farmlands, leading to a sharp increase in vegetable prices across the country. MORE..
Sri Lankan Parliament announces extended holiday for MPs and staff
Sri Lankan Parliament announces extended holiday for MPs and staff
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has announced an extended recess for Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. MORE..
Indian pharma company requests int’l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka
Indian pharma company requests int’l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka
The Indian pharmaceutical company involved in the recent drug controversy, ‘Maan Pharmaceuticals’, has formally requested Sri Lankan health authorities to have the drug in question tested by an internationally accredited laboratory. MORE..
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case
A Pakistani accountability court on Saturday sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. MORE..
President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President
President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s continued humanitarian assistance to communities affected by recent floods and heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. MORE..
BASL urges President to strengthen RTI Commission amid funding and staffing concerns
BASL urges President to strengthen RTI Commission amid funding and staffing concerns
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging urgent action to address challenges faced by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. MORE..
Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog
Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday due to dense fog affecting visibility across North India. MORE..