NPP accused of altering clock time to pass Horana budget
2025-12-23
The National People’s Power has been accused of irregular conduct in the passage of the Horana Urban Council budget, withContinue Reading
Indian EAM meets Malaiyaham leaders, MPs in Colombo
2025-12-23
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with political leaders and Members of Parliament representing the Malaiyaham community, Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Govt. disburses Rs. 106 million initial relief for cyclone-hit industries
2025-12-23
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has released Rs. 106.2 million in financial aid as part of the firstContinue Reading
England to review reports of drinking during Ashes tour
2025-12-23
England cricket officials said they will review reports concerning players’ drinking habits during the ongoing Ashes tour in Australia, followingContinue Reading
Commercial Bank donates Rs. 110 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has donated Rs. 110 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund establishedContinue Reading
BASL urges transparent appointments to Constitutional Council
2025-12-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and key officials to ensure the upcoming appointments ofContinue Reading
Special traffic plan for Galle Face ahead of Christmas celebrations
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday announced a special traffic plan for central Colombo on December 24, anticipating heavy crowds andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police launches festive season security & traffic plan
2025-12-23
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a formal security operation and traffic plan will be implemented during the upcomingContinue Reading
Eastern Railway Service to Batticaloa resumes
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the schedule for the resumption of the Eastern Railway Service up to Batticaloa from WednesdayContinue Reading
Disaster management reforms discussed at Premadasa–Jaishankar meeting
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday at India House inContinue Reading
Ella Three-Wheeler drivers protest ride-hailing services
2025-12-23
Three‑wheeler drivers in Ella have raised objections to ride‑hailing taxis in the area, claiming the services severely affect their livelihoods,Continue Reading
SriLankan Airlines Launches Post–Cyclone Ditwah Destination Recovery Campaign
2025-12-23
SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on 16 December 2025, aimed at restoring global confidence inContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah impact: ILO estimates 374,000 workers affected across Sri Lanka
2025-12-23
A new brief by the ILO sheds light on the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in SriContinue Reading
Suraksha student insurance scheme extended with expanded benefits
2025-12-23
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance Programme for the 2025–2026 academic year, along with aContinue Reading
NPP accused of Budget vote irregularities in Negombo & Horana
2025-12-23
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardena has accused the Negombo Municipal Council of misconduct during the passage of itsContinue Reading
Cabinet bans single-use plastics in Sri Pada sensitive zone
2025-12-23
The Cabinet has approved a series of strict measures to minimise the use of polythene and plastic within the SriContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new advisory bodies for seven local industry sectors
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of seven new consultancy committees aimed at strengthening and promoting localContinue Reading
Indian FM Jaishankar meets PM Harini
2025-12-23
Visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs, Subramaniam Jaishankar, met with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in ColomboContinue Reading