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Four including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas

Four people, including a woman, have died in separate road accidents reported from several areas within the past 24 hours, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 7:55 am

21-year-old arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6.3 mln

A Sri Lankan national has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 6.3 million into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) this morning (21). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 9:26 am

Govt plans to relocate schools in landslide-prone areas: PM Harini

Reopening schools located in landslide-prone areas would be extremely dangerous and therefore the government is focusing on identifying such schools and relocating them to suitable locations based on scientific assessments, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 4:16 pm

AustraliaPM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into the police and national intelligence agencies after last weekend’s Bondi Beach attack. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 12:37 pm

Decline in air quality observed in several areas: CEA

A decline in air quality has been observed in recent days, with air quality index (AQI) levels increasing, particularly in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western Provinces, according to Media Spokesman of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) Dr. Ajith Gunawardena. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 12:55 pm

Five arrested in Jaffna for defying court order granted bail

Five individuals who were arrested in connection with the tense situation that arose opposite the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Jaffna have been granted bail. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 5:54 pm

India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Sri Lanka next week, a trip coming at a time when Delhi immediately reached out to its neighbour amid ongoing recovery from one of the country’s worst natural disasters in decades. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 7:09 am

Man arrested with large quantity of ICE in Karandeniya

An individual has been apprehended with a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice) in Karandeniya, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 1:23 pm

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites to $36.5 million on opening day

“Fire and Ash,” the third installment in Disney’s sci-fi saga, grossed $36.5 million from 3,800 North American theaters on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 8:20 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 6:31 am

Nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa

At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire at a tavern in a township near Johannesburg early on Sunday, in the latest mass shooting to shock South Africa. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 12:58 pm

US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 6:43 am

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior ministry

More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from their homes by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh’s interior ministry said Sunday (Dec 21). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 10:46 am

36 major reservoirs continue to spill – Irrigation Department

The Department of Irrigation stated that out of the 73 major reservoirs under its control, 36 reservoirs are currently spilling. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 8:04 am

Officers withdraw from disaster relief operations in Kalpitiya due to threats and attacks

Government officers attached to the Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat have temporarily withdrawn from disaster relief distribution activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 3:57 pm

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith criticises education reforms that strips parents of their rights

The present government is moving forward with education reforms that strips parents of their rights, according to Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith states. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 11:05 am

Family members plea for help to locate missing vessel with five fishermen onboard

A multi-day fishing trawler has gone missing after setting out from the Mirissa fishing harbor in Matara. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 2:23 pm

Rail services between Anuradhapura and Kankesanthurai to recommence tomorrow

Rail services along the Northern Railway Line between Kankesanthurai and Anuradhapura are scheduled to recommence tomorrow (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 11:40 am

Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 1:51 pm

Expectant mother arrested for packaging and selling illicit liquor to long-distance bus employees

An expectant mother allegedly involved in the packaging of illicit liquor and sales operation targeting long-distance bus service employees has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 1:48 pm

NBRO conducts landslide risk assessment at 120 schools in Central Province

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has conducted landslide risk assessment at 120 schools in the Central Province. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 12:15 pm

President commends Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has commended the Sri Lanka Army for its unwavering service to the nation and people during times of difficulty. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 3:32 pm

Imran Khan calls for protests in Pakistan after 17-year jail sentence

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to gear up for countrywide protests following a 17-year jail term handed to him and wife Bushra Bibi in a corruption case. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 3:07 pm

Police officer alleges assault by NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara following cannabis raid

A police officer attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station has alleged that he was assaulted by a group including Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha while returning home after completing his duty. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 10:35 am

Fire at Thihariya three-storey building brought under control

The fire that broke out this afternoon (21) within a three-storey building in Thihariya, Nittambuwa along the Colombo–Kandy main road has now been fully brought under control. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 4:36 pm

Special discussion held to minimize year-end container handling congestion

A discussion has been held with the aim of taking urgent measures to minimize congestion in container handling, export, import and transshipment operations, which typically increase during the year-end period. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 2:37 pm

Spills gates of 12 major reservoirs closed after water levels recede

Spill gates of 12 major reservoirs have been closed completely while overall, release of water from reservoirs across the country are currently decreasing, Eng. Nilantha Danapala, the Director of the Water Management Secretariat at the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 21, 2025 4:55 pm

Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog

More than 100 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday due to dense fog affecting visibility across North India. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 12:33 pm

Landslide warnings issued for several districts extended

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has further extended the ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued for several areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 2:54 pm

Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka

Recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have destroyed numerous farmlands, leading to a sharp increase in vegetable prices across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 2:19 pm

Gazette issued revising expressway user fees in Sri Lanka

The Government has issued new regulations amending the National Thoroughfares (User Fee) Regulation No. 1 of 2021 under the provisions of the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008, as published in a recent Gazette Extraordinary. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 12:11 pm

US carries out large-scale retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria

The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on U.S. personnel, U.S. officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 7:45 am

Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption affecting several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today (20) . MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 7:24 am

‘Public Assistance Service Centre’ to be established at Galle Face for festive season

A special Public Assistance Service Centre will be established at the Galle Face premises from tomorrow (21) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public visiting the area during the festive season. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 5:34 pm

Showers expected in several provinces tomorrow

Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts tomorrow (21), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 3:51 pm

Indian pharma company requests int’l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka

The Indian pharmaceutical company involved in the recent drug controversy, ‘Maan Pharmaceuticals’, has formally requested Sri Lankan health authorities to have the drug in question tested by an internationally accredited laboratory. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 1:35 pm

Trump urges 2028 astronaut moon landing in sweeping space policy order

President Donald Trump enshrined the U.S. goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive order issued on Thursday, the first major space policy move of his administration’s second term. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 12:20 pm

Special security measures deployed for festival season – Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced security arrangements across the country ahead of the Christmas festival season. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 2:49 pm

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern, Uva, and Central Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota Districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 7:22 am

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case

A Pakistani accountability court on Saturday sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 1:08 pm

World Bank approves US$ 50M project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 8:47 am

BASL urges President to strengthen RTI Commission amid funding and staffing concerns

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging urgent action to address challenges faced by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 12:39 pm

Eight elephants killed as Rajdhani Express collides with herd in India’s Assam

At least eight elephants were killed and one calf injured after a herd collided with the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai on Saturday morning, leading to disruption of rail services. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 9:43 am

President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s continued humanitarian assistance to communities affected by recent floods and heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 20, 2025 12:53 pm

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