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At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia’s on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara. MORE..
Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris
Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris
The Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced that the practice of taking elephants from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to the Ma Oya River for bathing—temporarily suspended due to recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka—has now resumed. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from today (29), the Department of Railways announced. MORE..
Decline in air quality observed across Sri Lanka – NBRO
Decline in air quality observed across Sri Lanka – NBRO
A notable decline in air quality has been observed across several parts of the island, according to the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to build pressure on Sri Lanka over fishermen arrests
Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to build pressure on Sri Lanka over fishermen arrests
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, on Sunday wrote to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to prevent the continued detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and to secure the swift release of those currently in custody, along with their fishing boats. MORE..
Nepal’s former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
Nepal’s former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation’s politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said on Monday. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka should be on every Indian’s itinerary in 2026’ – envoy
‘Sri Lanka should be on every Indian’s itinerary in 2026’ – envoy
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, highlighted the strong tourism links between the two countries, noting that India continues to be Sri Lanka’s largest source of tourists. MORE..
Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana
Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana
A fire has broken out at a factory manufacturing rubber products in the Vavulagala area of Horana this morning (29). MORE..
| December 29, 2025 9:03 am
Online EPF registration under digitalisation initiative to begin today
Online EPF registration under digitalisation initiative to begin today
The online registration programme for employers and members under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) digitalisation initiative is scheduled to be launched today (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to U.S. News & World Report, placing the island nation alongside some of the continent’s most iconic destinations, including Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Palawan, and Seoul. MORE..
Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops
Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops
The Department of Agriculture has submitted a report on subsidies and compensation payments for paddy and other crops damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chandana Punchihewa said. MORE..
US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy
US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the fate of the disputed Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue. MORE..
At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico
At least 13 killed, nearly 100 injured in train derailment in southern Mexico
At least 13 people were killed and nearly 100 were injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, according to Mexican officials. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts, today (29), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. MORE..
Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
Veteran singer Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state honours. MORE..
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officers. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. MORE..
Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
Software Engineer among eight arrested for smuggling cannabis from Odisha to Sri Lanka
A Software Engineer is among eight persons who have been arrested in India’s Andhra Pradesh for allegedly supplying cannabis from Narsipatnam to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. MORE..
President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
President declares electricity, fuel supply, ports and aviation as essential services
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring a number of services, including the supply of electricity, as essential services. MORE..
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended. MORE..
Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India
Bangladesh police say student leader’s killers fled to India
Bangladesh police on Sunday (Dec 28) said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. MORE..
Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection
Constable linked to incident involving NPP MP seeks police protection
The Police Constable who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has sought police protection. MORE..