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Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department
Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of the PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective today (01). MORE..
Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
A pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies, at a concessionary interest rate has been announced to purchase paddy in the 2025/2026 Maha Season. MORE..
Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country
Asgiriya Chief Prelate urges everyone to set aside divisions and rebuild the country
Everyone should work together by setting aside ethnic differences to rebuild the country, emphasized the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya chapter of Siam Nikaya, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero in his New Year message. MORE..
Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member
Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member
Bulgaria - the poorest country in the European Union - has become the 21st member of the eurozone - leapfrogging more obvious and prosperous candidates like Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. MORE..
Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra
Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra
An individual has been arrested in Gandara, Dondra for the possession of 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine(‘Ice’) and approximately Rs. 500,000 in cash suspected to have been earned through drug trafficking, police stated. MORE..
Police Sub-Inspector arrested on bribery charges
Police Sub-Inspector arrested on bribery charges
A Sub-Inspector attached to the Kinniya Police Station has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Oil prices log steepest annual drop since 2020
Oil prices log steepest annual drop since 2020
Oil prices fell on Wednesday and recorded an annual loss of nearly 20%, as expectations of oversupply increased in a year marked by wars, higher tariffs, increased OPEC+ output and sanctions on Russia, Iran and Venezuela. MORE..
Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 5.6% against US dollar in 2025
Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 5.6% against US dollar in 2025
The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 5.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..
Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025
Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025, compared to the month of November, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
New Year’s Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces today (01), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Let’s strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader
Let’s strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader
The New Year 2026 will be a challenging year for the country and from today all Sri Lankans must find common ground to address the issues, the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa noted. MORE..
Let’s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini
Let’s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini
Transforming all the challenges the country experienced in the past year into sources of strength, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya invited Sri Lankans to step into 2026 with renewed energy, hope and determination. MORE..
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message
The dawn of a new year offers us an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the past while planning afresh with optimism for the future, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year’s celebrations
Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year’s celebrations
Colombo was illuminated by a fireworks show as Sri Lanka welcomed the dawn of the new year. MORE..
114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025
114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025
With only a few hours remaining before the end of the year 2025, two separate shooting incidents were reported in different parts of the country within a span of eight hours, police reported. MORE..
Gazette issued to establish ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’
Gazette issued to establish ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’
A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, establishing a ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force’. MORE..
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan’s Noda region
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan’s Noda region
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s eastern Noda region on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 19.3 km (11.99 miles), the USGS said.
China’s Xi hails nation’s technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan
China’s Xi hails nation’s technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. MORE..
SLMC suspends party membership CMC councillor who supported budget
SLMC suspends party membership CMC councillor who supported budget
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Zohara Buhary with immediate effect, citing a serious violation of party discipline. MORE..
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel has said 37 aid organisations will be banned from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they comply with guidelines requiring detailed information on Palestinian staff, drawing criticism from the United Nations and the European Union. MORE..
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program. MORE..
Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest with state honours
Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest with state honours
The final rites of the late veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, revered as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Music,” concluded with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella General Cemetery in Colombo. MORE..
Five opposition members of Galle MC granted bail
Five opposition members of Galle MC granted bail
The five opposition members of the Galle Municipal Council, who were arrested for intimidating and obstructing the duties of officials during an incident yesterday at the council, have been granted bail by the Galle magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Matugama PS chairman granted bail
Matugama PS chairman granted bail
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, has been granted bail by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court. MORE..