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Technical Committee on Rules of Origin appointed to strengthen trade facilitation framework
Technical Committee on Rules of Origin appointed to strengthen trade facilitation framework
Sri Lanka Customs has inaugurated a Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) in a bid to modernize the country’s trade governance and improve transparency in the administration of Rules of Origin, according to an official statement issued today. MORE..
Nutrition allowance to be provided to expectant mothers from tomorrow
Nutrition allowance to be provided to expectant mothers from tomorrow
The Rs. 5,000 nutrition allowance proposed for expectant mothers in view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season will be disbursed from tomorrow (16). MORE..
15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday
15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha areas on Wednesday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 15-hour water supply cut for residents of Mahara and Gampaha. MORE..
Inland Revenue Dept. exceeds its revenue target by Rs. 50 billion
Inland Revenue Dept. exceeds its revenue target by Rs. 50 billion
The Department of Inland Revenue has exceeded its revenue target, generating an additional Rs. 50 billion in tax revenue. MORE..
Showers likely in several parts of the country after 1pm tomorrow
Showers likely in several parts of the country after 1pm tomorrow
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economy expands by 5.4% in Q3 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy expands by 5.4% in Q3 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
Dammika Ranatunga granted bail, CIABOC informs court Arjuna Ranatunga will be arrested
Dammika Ranatunga granted bail, CIABOC informs court Arjuna Ranatunga will be arrested
The Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Dammika Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been granted bail. MORE..
Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police security arrangements have been made in urban areas and places of worship in view of the upcoming festive season, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..
Public warned of alarming spike in financial scams via social media
Public warned of alarming spike in financial scams via social media
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a warning to the general public regarding a rise in frauds conducted via social media. MORE..
Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested
Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested
Japanese police said on Monday (Dec 15) they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries. MORE..
Regions under level one and level two warnings are also susceptible to landslides - NBRO
Regions under level one and level two warnings are also susceptible to landslides - NBRO
Landslides are a natural phenomenon that occur across the world due to factors such as rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity among others. MORE..
Vessel carrying humanitarian aid donated by Pakistan arrives at Colombo Harbour
Vessel carrying humanitarian aid donated by Pakistan arrives at Colombo Harbour
A consignment of humanitarian aid donated by the Government of Pakistan to support the disaster-affected people has been brought to the Colombo Harbour aboard a special vessel. MORE..
Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala’s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
A defect in the braking system has been observed in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala which was involved in an accident on Thursday (11) in Sapugaskanda, police stated. MORE..
Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated
Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated
The annual budget of the Galle Municipal Council, which is controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority vote today (15). MORE..
Nearly 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Nearly 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 981 individuals have been arrested yesterday (14) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Former CPC Chairman Dammika Ranatunga arrested
Former CPC Chairman Dammika Ranatunga arrested
Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dammika Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Sri Lanka President condemns Bondi Beach terror attack, extends condolences
Sri Lanka President condemns Bondi Beach terror attack, extends condolences
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia and has extended his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia. MORE..
Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola
Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola
A suspect has been arrested for the possession of a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition by officers of the Ampara Division Criminal Investigation Unit. MORE..
No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister
No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans were injured in the shooting incident that occurred at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. MORE..
Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was damaged during Cyclone Ditwah, has been reopened to vehicular traffic today (15) after remaining closed for 18 days. MORE..
School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
Seventeen people were killed and 20 were injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night. MORE..
6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
Six suspects, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly digging a plot of land in search of artifacts in the Devi Puram area of Puthukudiyiruppu. MORE..
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy campaigner and tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life. MORE..
Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families affected by the recent disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah are still sheltered in relief centres. MORE..
Medical report of MP Asoka Ranwala yet to be received – Police
Medical report of MP Asoka Ranwala yet to be received – Police
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated that the police have not yet received the medical report of Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda. MORE..