Public and media urged to protect privacy of disaster-affected children
2025-12-13
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public and media institutions to refrain from sharing photographs, videoContinue Reading
Special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000 approved for public officers
2025-12-13
A circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration has approved a special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000Continue Reading
Rs 100 million donation from Dudley Sirisena’s company for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
2025-12-13
Lakbima Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd, based in Polonnaruwa, has contributed Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund,Continue Reading
US envoy nominee for SL flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms
2025-12-13
American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka told lawmakers that Washington will prioritise maritime security, economicContinue Reading
Severe Lightning alert issued for 4 districts
2025-12-13
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. ThereContinue Reading
Messi tribute turns messy in Kolkata (Video)
2025-12-13
Messi arrived at the Salt Lake Stadium on schedule, with his vehicle parked beside the field. However, moments after heContinue Reading
WATCH : Messi meets Shah Rukh Khan in India
2025-12-13
Football icon Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue from Salt Lake stadium, with West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose andContinue Reading
Almas Holdings pledges Rs. 225 mn for flood relief, rebuilding efforts
2025-12-13
Almas Holdings Pvt Ltd has pledged Rs. 225 million towards flood relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused byContinue Reading
Deputy Mayor of Kandy Visits UAE Relief Team to Review Humanitarian Operations
2025-12-13
Mr. Ruwan Galapitiya, the Deputy Mayor of Kandy, Sri Lanka, visited the UAE Relief Team stationed in the region toContinue Reading
MP Ajith P. Perera questions withdrawal of bribery charges against Cabraal
2025-12-13
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has raised fresh questions over the Bribery Commission decision allowing the withdrawal of bribery chargesContinue Reading
Worker remittances surge past US$ 7 billion in 2025
2025-12-13
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka were recorded at US$ 673.4 million in November 2025, up 27.1% from US$ 530.1Continue Reading
26 arrested in Teldeniya following raid on social media ‘drug party’
2025-12-13
Twenty-six suspects, including four women, were arrested with narcotics after police raided a social media-organised party, Teldaniya Police said. TheContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected in most parts of the country
2025-12-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 December 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism shifts beyond traditional hubs, data shows
2025-12-13
Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism is undergoing a structural shift, with visitor spending moving beyond traditional urban centres toward emerging destinations,Continue Reading
Special Parliament Session Summoned on 18th
2025-12-13
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued, notifying that Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne summoned the Parliament to meet at 9.30amContinue Reading
Sri Lankan denies Kidnapping, Rape of Teen in West London
2025-12-13
A Sri Lankan migrant housed in a government-funded asylum hotel denied charges of abducting, raping, and assaulting a 15-year-old girlContinue Reading
Senior position in SLFP for Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
2025-12-13
Former Parliamentarian and President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe is expected to be appointed as a Senior Deputy Chairman of the SriContinue Reading
CEO granted bail; company claims services of govt officer obtained lawfully
2025-12-13
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Friday ordered the release on bail of the Chief Executive Officer of a private insuranceContinue Reading