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Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch strike citing lack of adequate security
Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch strike citing lack of adequate security
Doctors attached to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital have launched a strike, citing the lack of adequate security. MORE..
Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo
Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo
The Yellow Anaconda hatchling which was reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens recently, has been recovered. MORE..
Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder over Bondi shooting
Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder over Bondi shooting
Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, according to the New South Wales Police. MORE..
IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka’s US$ 200 million emergency financing request on Friday
IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka’s US$ 200 million emergency financing request on Friday
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to review the government’s request for emergency financial assistance amounting to approximately USD 200 million under the Rapid Financing Instrument on Friday (19), according to the IMF Executive Board calendar. MORE..
Police constable taken into custody with ‘Ice’ while in uniform
Police constable taken into custody with ‘Ice’ while in uniform
A police constable attached to the Dematagoda Police has been arrested in Dematagoda by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau. MORE..
PM Harini assures to address salary concerns of govt translators
PM Harini assures to address salary concerns of govt translators
Officials of the Government Translators’ Service Union met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss several issues including salary concerns. MORE..
75kg of Kerala cannabis seized from boat in Maradankerni
75kg of Kerala cannabis seized from boat in Maradankerni
An individual has been taken into custody near a forested area along the Manalkadu, Maradankerni coastline with a stock of Kerala cannabis. MORE..
EU humanitarian aid worth EUR 500,000 arrives in Sri Lanka
EU humanitarian aid worth EUR 500,000 arrives in Sri Lanka
A special cargo flight carrying 69,000 kilograms of disaster relief humanitarian aid, valued at around EUR 500,000, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (17) from Germany and Luxembourg. MORE..
15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha today
15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha today
A 15-hour water cut will be in effect for residents of Mahara and Gampaha from 4:00 p.m. today, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced. MORE..
Individual hacked to death in Matugama, area residents set fire to suspect’s house
Individual hacked to death in Matugama, area residents set fire to suspect’s house
An individual has been hacked to death in Matugama following the escalation of a personal dispute. MORE..
Harsha reiterates ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund
Harsha reiterates ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund should be approved by Parliament as a statutory fund, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva reiterates. MORE..
Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme’s testimony
Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme’s testimony
A foreign-manufactured firearm and a stock of ammunition have been recovered based on information revealed during the interrogation of an underworld gang member known as “Kehelbaddara Padme”, who is currently being held under a detention order. MORE..
Oil prices jumps as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Oil prices jumps as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising fresh geopolitical tensions at a time of concerns over demand. MORE..
Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People’s Congress of China arrives in Sri Lanka
Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People’s Congress of China arrives in Sri Lanka
Wang Dongming, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit. MORE..
Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced earlier this year on who can travel and emigrate to the U.S.
Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places today
Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places today
The prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island are expected to continue further during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Turkish Airlines flight safely returns to BIA after technical issue
Turkish Airlines flight safely returns to BIA after technical issue
A Turkish Airlines aircraft that departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) bound for Istanbul, Turkey, last night (16) has managed to make a safe return and land at the BIA after experiencing a technical fault in its landing gear system. MORE..
Turkey bound flight preparing for emergency landing at BIA due to technical issue
Turkey bound flight preparing for emergency landing at BIA due to technical issue
A passenger aircraft bound for Istanbul, Turkey, from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), is reported to be preparing for an emergency landing. MORE..
Four spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened
Four spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened
Steps have been taken to open four spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
Police officer arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 10,000
Police officer arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 10,000
A police officer attached to the Nilaveli Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. MORE..
Police receive several complaints regarding circulation of counterfeit currency notes
Police receive several complaints regarding circulation of counterfeit currency notes
Police say complaints have been reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the circulation of counterfeit currency notes during the festive season. MORE..
Sri Lanka leads winter travel surge among Indians
Sri Lanka leads winter travel surge among Indians
Indian travellers are changing their winter holiday choices, with Sri Lanka emerging as the fastest-growing destination this season, according to a report by Atlys. MORE..
Case against Shasheendra Rajapaksa to be taken up in March 2026
Case against Shasheendra Rajapaksa to be taken up in March 2026
The bribery case filed against former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is currently out on bail after being produced before court, will be taken up again on March 13, 2026, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
BBC says will fight Trump’s US$10 billion defamation lawsuit
BBC says will fight Trump’s US$10 billion defamation lawsuit
The BBC said on Tuesday (Dec 16) it would fight a US$10 billion lawsuit brought by United States President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech ahead of the US Capitol riot. MORE..
Draft National Electricity Policy presented to Energy Minister
Draft National Electricity Policy presented to Energy Minister
The draft National Electricity Policy has been presented to Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody. MORE..