Police seize cocaine, ice and heroin; two suspects arrested
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Police have arrested two suspects with large quantities of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and heroin following raids conducted inContinue Reading
China ready to share expertise with Sri Lanka under “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Programme
2025-12-23
China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share itsContinue Reading
YouTube shuts down two major channels over fake AI-generated videos
2025-12-23
YouTube has shut down two high-profile channels accused of spreading misleading AI-generated movie trailers, marking one of the platform’s strongestContinue Reading
Indian PM’s letter to President AKD made public
2025-12-23
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming India’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s relief,Continue Reading
Activist Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
2025-12-23
London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activistContinue Reading
England investigate Ben Duckett after drinking video
2025-12-23
Video footage has emerged showing England cricketer Ben Duckett apparently struggling to locate his hotel following a night of heavyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fresh investment call for Chatham Street land
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a fresh call for investment proposals for a prime land parcel on ChathamContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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