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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..
Police begin probe after hoax bomb threat at Bandaranaike Airport
Police begin probe after hoax bomb threat at Bandaranaike Airport
An aircraft that arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport was subjected to a special security inspection following a false report claiming that several suspicious individuals were on board. MORE..
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda remanded
Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda remanded
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday (26), has been remanded until January 9, 2026. MORE..
State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts at least 1,500 flights
State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts at least 1,500 flights
A powerful winter storm has disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year in New York City and northeastern US. MORE..
840 suspects arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
840 suspects arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 840 suspects have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (27) under the “Nation United - National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
TUs demand meaningful discussions before extending school hours
TUs demand meaningful discussions before extending school hours
If there is a genuine intention to achieve successful outcomes through the implementation of education reforms, it is essential to hold comprehensive and meaningful discussions with school principals and teachers and to act in a flexible manner, stated Nimal Mudunkotuwa, the General Secretary of the Graded Principals’ Association. MORE..
Tamil Nadu steps up surveillance after bird flu cases reported in Kerala
Tamil Nadu steps up surveillance after bird flu cases reported in Kerala
The Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered increased surveillance and preventive measures in districts bordering Kerala following the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in the neighbouring state, reported the IANS. MORE..
Investigations launched into additional firearms issued to ex-Minister Douglas Devananda
Investigations launched into additional firearms issued to ex-Minister Douglas Devananda
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into additional firearms issued by the Sri Lanka Army to former Minister Douglas Devananda, who is currently in custody. MORE..
SMEs seek extension of deadline for disaster-affected industries registration
SMEs seek extension of deadline for disaster-affected industries registration
The Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) Association have requested the government to extend the December 16, 2025 deadline for registering industries affected by the recent disaster to January 16, 2026. MORE..