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Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising

Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on Feb 12, authorities said, its first national vote since a deadly student-led uprising forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 6:40 am

Nine dead as bus crashes into ravine amid heavy fog in India

Nine people died and dozens were injured after a bus lost control and plunged into a ravine on a hilly stretch in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri district in India this morning. The incident took place near the Tulasipakalu village. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:43 am

District Secretary urges drivers to avoid nighttime travel to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon has urged motorists to refrain from using any roads leading into Nuwara Eliya during nighttime hours, citing heightened landslide risks caused by prevailing weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 10:44 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by around Rs. 3,000 today

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:19 am

Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool

Walt Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video generator, a deal that could reshape how Hollywood makes content. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:13 am

Two police officers arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribe

A Police Constable and a Police Sergeant attached to the Diyabeduma Police Station have been arrested by Bribery Commission officers yesterday (11) on charges of seeking a bribe of Rs. 5,000 from a motorcyclist. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 9:24 am

Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalised after vehicle involved in accident

Further information has been revealed regarding the accident involving a jeep driven by former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, which resulted in a head-on collision with a car. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 8:42 am

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit Japan’s northeastern region on Friday, prompting a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 metre (39 inch) high from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 9:01 am

Over 30 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Dept.

Several river basins have received more than 50 millimeters of rainfall during the past 24 hours, Irrigation Department Director (Hydrology and Disaster Management) Eng. L. S. Sooriyabandara said this morning (12). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 7:16 am

ADB approves $200M to improve water, food security in North Central Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s largest multiuse water resources development initiative. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:47 am

Australia strengthens educational, migration, and security partnerships with Sri Lanka

The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has highlighted a recent visit by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, and International Education, Julian Hill, aimed at strengthening Australia–Sri Lanka relations across multiple sectors. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:58 am

Government issues revised excise license fee structure

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued Excise Notification No. 03/2025, introducing a revised fee structure for excise-related licenses across multiple categories. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 10:23 am

Suspect wanted on 88 warrants arrested in Athurugiriya

A suspect wanted on 88 warrants has been arrested by the Athurugiriya Police officers yesterday (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 7:58 am

Landslide red warnings extended as NBRO cautions against unnecessary travel

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warnings currently issued to 33 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts have been further extended. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:47 am

Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is “returning power to the people,” moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for elections earlier than previously anticipated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 8:03 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 6:28 am

Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

Bulgaria’s government resigned on Thursday after less than a year in power, following weeks of street protests over its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 8:25 am

Reddit sues Australia over social media ban, citing free speech threat

Message board website Reddit on Friday filed a lawsuit in Australia’s highest court seeking to overturn the country’s social media ban for children, calling it an intrusion on free political discourse and setting the stage for a protracted legal battle. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 11:31 am

Suspect arrested for Rs. 6.86 million online fraud via Telegram

The North Western Provincial Sub-Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division has arrested a suspect for allegedly defrauding money via the internet. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 12, 2025 10:42 am

Showers predicted for Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces

Showers or thundershowers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 5:37 am

85,000 individuals affected by adverse weather still in temporary shelters: DMC

A total of 85,351 individuals belonging to 26,841 families affected by recent landslides and flooding across the country are currently housed at temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre noted. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 7:36 am

UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for immediate life-saving assistance in Sri Lanka

The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to provide immediate life-saving assistance and restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 1:44 pm

US forces seize oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolas Maduro. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 7:15 am

Excise officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 2 million bribe

An Excise officer attached to the Narcotics Unit of the Excise Department has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 2 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 11:35 am

US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in Sri Lanka

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 12:14 pm

Egg producers reject claims of price hike during festive season

The All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association has dismissed claims that egg prices will rise during the upcoming festive season, stating that such assertions have no basis. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 9:44 am

Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas

President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 10:03 am

MP Gayantha Karunathilleka records statement with Bribery Commission

Parliamentarian Gayantha Karunathilleka has recorded a statement with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 11:37 am

Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026

The Colombo High Court today (11) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two other accused...MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 2:17 pm

Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 2:39 pm

No damages reported to A/L answer sheets - Exams Chief

No GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination answer sheets have been damaged as a result of the recent floods and landslides across the country, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 12:51 pm

Another 238 families in Badulla evacuated due to risk of landslides

A total of 806 individuals belonging to 238 families in the Badulla District have been evacuated from their residences due to the risk of landslides. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 6:51 am

More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital

At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 2:22 pm

US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry

Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 11:29 am

2025 Nobel Prizes awarded at Stockholm ceremony

The 2025 Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel were awarded on Wednesday at a ceremony held in the Swedish capital Stockholm. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 5:37 am

Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and normalizing places of worship that were affected due to the adverse weather conditions across the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 2:55 pm

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives support from Dalada Maligawa

The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 3:23 pm

Accurate data essential for successful post-disaster recovery: PM Harini

Accurate data is essential for the post-disaster recovery process of the country and that a structured mechanism with public participation is needed for efficient data collection, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 11:04 am

Army Chief visits Chilaw to review disaster relief operations

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has conducted a field visit to Chilaw to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 5:53 am

Amnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity on Oct 7 and afterwards

Amnesty International on Thursday (Dec 11) accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups for the first time of crimes against humanity, including extermination, during and after the Oct 7, 2023 attack that sparked the war in Gaza. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 8:56 am

Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to fill existing vacancies. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 2:56 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 1:30 pm

Landslide red warnings issued to 37 DS divisions in four districts extended

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected a total of 494 landslide-prone sites following recent heavy rainfall. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 1:08 pm

Education Ministry broadens access to digital learning platform; E-Thaksalawa

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has strengthened digital learning platforms to support continued learning, recognizing the challenges faced by students due to the unexpected disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 11, 2025 12:10 pm

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