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Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President
Let’s lead Sri Lanka to economic success with new plans in 2026 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all state officials to work collectively, with renewed plans and strategies, to lead Sri Lanka towards economic success in 2026. MORE..
China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka
China’s Communist Party pledges RMB 1 mln in relief supplies to Sri Lanka
The Communist Party of China (CPC) will provide relief assistance worth RMB 1 million to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced. MORE..
Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA
Four new automatic clearance gates to be installed at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the installation of additional automatic passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy
Public consultation begins on National Electricity Policy
The process of obtaining public views on the proposed National Electricity Policy is currently underway, according to the Ministry of Energy. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm likely in several provinces tomorrow
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district tomorrow (31), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting
Tax relief for imported dates in view of Ramadan fasting
The government has decided to provide tax relief for imported dates received as donations or gifts in view of the upcoming Ramadan fasting period. MORE..
Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas
Proposal approved to construct teachers quarters at 14 schools in plantation areas
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project to construct quarters for teachers at 14 selected schools within plantation areas. MORE..
Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers
Govt seeks to expand agreement with Israel to deploy additional workers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expand the agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Israel signed to deploy workers within two more sectors in Israel. MORE..
Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Cabinet nod to increase financial relief provided for entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to introduce a new loan scheme named ‘Comprehensive disaster relief loan scheme’ to provide working capital loan facilities to micro, small scale and large scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company
Govt decides to liquidate Sahasya Investment Company
The government has decided to liquidate the Sahasya Investment Company which was established with the objective of maintaining highways, determining strategic methods for further development of the expressways and utilizing modern technologies to minimize costs to maintain the expressways. MORE..
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
The two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach were not part of a wider terror cell and acted alone, Australian police have said. MORE..
Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda
Colombo-Kandy road temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda
The Colombo-Kandy main road has been temporarily closed for traffic at Kiribathgoda due to a fire in two shops. MORE..
FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah
FR filed over alleged failure to take measures to minimize disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court by an attorney from Kandy over the alleged failure by authorities to take necessary measures to minimize the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda admitted to Mahara Prison Hospital
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested and remanded, has been admitted to the Mahara Prison Hospital. MORE..
Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted in 2026 King’s New Year Honours
Sri Lankan-born Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted in 2026 King’s New Year Honours
University of Leicester’s President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah has been knighted in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours. MORE..
Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman
Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has allegedly assaulted the Secretary of the same local council. MORE..
Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda
Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda
UPDATE: Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Kandy-Colombo road in Kiribathgoda after the fire broke out at two shops. MORE..
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail
Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail
The NPP Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, Indika Upul Gunasekera, who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident, has been released on bail. MORE..
Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis
Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis
A member of the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in the Chemmani area of Jaffna while in possession of a stock of Kerala cannabis. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son arrested
Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested today (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), police confirmed. MORE..
Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month
Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month
The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood situation resulting from heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Rajarata University lecturers launch strike
Rajarata University lecturers launch strike
The lecturers of the Rajarata University have withdrawn from all duties today (30) and commenced a strike action. MORE..
Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests
Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests
A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. MORE..
Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda
Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda
A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People’s Power (NPP) Local Government candidate in Dodangoda. MORE..
Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka
Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka
Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that there has been a noticeable increase in the illegal export of gemstones from Sri Lanka. MORE..
| December 30, 2025 11:12 am