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
School holidays : New update from Education Ministry
2025-12-23
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the commencement ofContinue Reading
Mayor Vraie says Colombo budget to proceed despite initial defeat
2025-12-23
The budget presented by the Colombo Municipal Council on December 22 was defeated at the initial vote due to politicalContinue Reading
After 8 months without Auditor General, BASL urges President to act
2025-12-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing concern over the prolonged failureContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs new MoU to secure more jobs in Israel
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held discussions with Israeli authorities on expandingContinue Reading
India announces USD 450m reconstruction package for Sri Lanka
2025-12-23
Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar says India will provide USD 450 million to help rebuild areas damaged inContinue Reading
Colombo budget defeated — but here’s why nothing really changes
2025-12-23
The defeat of the Colombo Municipal Council’s budget does not threaten the survival of the ruling administration for at leastContinue Reading
Man dies after sharp weapon attack by Neighbour
2025-12-23
A 38-year-old man was killed following an assault involving a sharp weapon in the Marawila police area on Monday, policeContinue Reading