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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..
Another aid shipment from India arrives
Another aid shipment from India arrives
Another shipment of dry rations has been brought from India to provide relief to people affected by the cyclone “Ditwah”. MORE..
Japan to give $2.5 million in emergency aid to Sri Lanka
Japan to give $2.5 million in emergency aid to Sri Lanka
The Japanese government decided to extend an emergency grant of $2.5 million to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Tuesday. MORE..
New National Cricket Selection Committee appointed
New National Cricket Selection Committee appointed
Pramodya Wickramasinghe has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stated. MORE..
Court imposes fine on trader who sold Keeri Samba rice at inflated prices
Court imposes fine on trader who sold Keeri Samba rice at inflated prices
Legal action has been taken against the owner of a retail outlet for selling Keeri Samba rice at inflated prices and for issuing invoices under a false name as “Lanka Basmati.” MORE..
Budget of NPP-led Balapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha defeated
Budget of NPP-led Balapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha defeated
The inaugural budget of the Balapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, where the National People’s Power (NPP) holds power, has been defeated. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended; Red alerts lifted
Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended; Red alerts lifted
Early landslide warnings issued for several districts have been extended, after considering the current ground conditions and recent rainfall received in parts of the island. MORE..
Bondi gunman’s Indian family had no knowledge of his radicalisation, Indian police say
Bondi gunman’s Indian family had no knowledge of his radicalisation, Indian police say
Indian police said on Tuesday that the dead gunman in Australia’s Bondi beach shooting incident, Sajid Akram, was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad but had limited contact with his family in India. MORE..
Sri Lanka has entered second phase of post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
Sri Lanka has entered second phase of post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, Isabelle Catherine Martin, has conveyed Canada’s condolences over the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah and reaffirmed Canada’s readiness to extend further support to Sri Lanka during the recovery process. MORE..
People living in low-lying areas of Kaudulla Reservoir urged to remain vigilant
People living in low-lying areas of Kaudulla Reservoir urged to remain vigilant
The Department of Irrigation has announced that it expects to open the spill gates of the Kaudulla Reservoir shortly. MORE..
Rs. 25,000 relief allowance already disbursed to 50% of affected people – Minister
Rs. 25,000 relief allowance already disbursed to 50% of affected people – Minister
The Rs. 25,000 relief allowance has been already disbursed to more than 50% of the people who were affected by recent floods and landslides, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..