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New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
‘Need Texans First’: Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies
‘Need Texans First’: Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. MORE..
Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries’ accounts
Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries’ accounts
The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program has been deposited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Finance has announced. MORE..
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation for Aragalaya torched houses, SC rules
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation for Aragalaya torched houses, SC rules
The Supreme Court today directed to serve notices on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition ...MORE..
IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka
IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka
The team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Evan Papageorgiou, which arrived in Colombo last week has concluded the visit to Sri Lanka.
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been brought to court. MORE..
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, NCP chief and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, died in a tragic plane crash this morning while he was flying from Mumbai to Baramati. MORE..
E-Gates introduced at BIA Arrival Terminal
E-Gates introduced at BIA Arrival Terminal
The first Automated Border Control (ABC) electronic gates (e–gate) at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be officially opened from today (28), the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. MORE..
Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Nearly 800 individuals have been arrested yesterday (27) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country. MORE..
Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” adding that Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to Cuba. MORE..
Pakistan PM’s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Pakistan PM’s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Industries and Production, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday. MORE..
Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
A 24-year-old woman has died after allegedly being assaulted by her extramarital partner following a dispute, police stated. MORE..
Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war: Report
Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war: Report
Russia’s grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties -- killed, wounded or missing -- between the two countries, according to a study published Tuesday by a US think tank. MORE..
Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four individuals, including three women have died in four separate road accidents that occurred in several areas yesterday, police stated. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds and flooding as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country. MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (28) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
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Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala. MORE..
Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah
Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah
A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. MORE..
Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts
Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts
Sri Lanka has launched a voluntary drug rehabilitation program with vocational training support to help people addicted to narcotics recover and reintegrate into the workforce, the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier M. S. Amith has stated. MORE..