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Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour
A multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with narcotics in southern seas has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
| December 24, 2025 7:38 am
Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce
Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce
Gold rose to a record above US$ 4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also advanced to all-time peaks. MORE..
T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
A T-56 firearm and a stock of ammunition have been discovered by the Ragama Police. MORE..
| December 24, 2025 7:09 am
Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
The head of Libya’s armed forces and four other high-ranking military officials died late on Tuesday (Dec 23) when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Türkiye’s capital and Tripoli said. MORE..
Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today
Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today
The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from today (24), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
The killing of a man from a minority community during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. MORE..
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period
SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period
Special additional bus services will be in operation from tomorrow (24) to December 27 in view of the festive season. MORE..
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine protest group. MORE..
Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges
Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported near Ja-Ela and Katunayake interchanges on the Katunayake Expressway, the Road Development Authority has stated. MORE..
Indian PM assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend
Indian PM assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India will extend all possible assistance as a trusted partner and reliable friend, with the government turning its attention to the next phase of the recovery process following the devastation caused by Cyclone “Ditwah.” MORE..
12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of 12 Indian fishermen have been arrested while poaching in seas off Talaimannar, Indian media reported. MORE..
New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump
New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump
The US Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Donald Trump had traveled aboard his private jet “many more times than previously has been reported”. MORE..
Police Constable arrested over incident involving NPP MP suspended from service
Police Constable arrested over incident involving NPP MP suspended from service
The Police Constable who was arrested and subsequently released on bail in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District NPP Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been suspended from service pending further investigations, police stated. MORE..
China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme
China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme
China has expressed its readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka and to share its experience under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme. MORE..
Rs. 106 mln disbursed to 531 cyclone-affected industrialists in first phase
Rs. 106 mln disbursed to 531 cyclone-affected industrialists in first phase
Steps have already been taken to provide financial assistance to industrialists affected by severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, under the first phase of the relief programme, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has stated. MORE..
India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concludes visit to Sri Lanka
India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concludes visit to Sri Lanka
The Minister of External Affairs of India, S Jaishankar has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
| December 23, 2025 6:06 pm
Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo on Christmas Eve (December 24). MORE..
BASL urges President to immediately appoint permanent Auditor General
BASL urges President to immediately appoint permanent Auditor General
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today expressed its deep concern regarding the prolonged failure to appoint a permanent Auditor General following the retirement of the former Auditor General in April 2025. MORE..
Trains on Eastern Line to Batticaloa to resume tomorrow
Trains on Eastern Line to Batticaloa to resume tomorrow
Train operations on the Eastern Railway Line up to Batticaloa will resume tomorrow (24), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Police to implement special security and traffic plans for Christmas and New Year
Police to implement special security and traffic plans for Christmas and New Year
Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that a comprehensive security arrangement and special traffic plan will be implemented island-wide to ensure the safety of the public, urban areas and religious places during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. MORE..
Govt to procure vaccines for National Immunization Program through UNICEF Global Supply Chain
Govt to procure vaccines for National Immunization Program through UNICEF Global Supply Chain
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vaccines for the National Immunization Program of Sri Lanka for the period 2026-2030 through UNICEF Global Supply Chain. MORE..
New measures approved to minimize polythene and plastic use around Sri Pada
New measures approved to minimize polythene and plastic use around Sri Pada
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement measures aimed at minimizing the use of polythene and plastic within the Sri Pada highly sensitive ecosystem during the annual pilgrimage season. MORE..
Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme
Govt decides to continue ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the continuation of the ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme for the years 2025–2026, with several amendments. MORE..