Politics Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia announced plans for stricter gun laws on Monday as the nation mourned the victims of its deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years. A father and son…
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Politics FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year s Eve in California
The Justice Department announced on Monday that four individuals were arrested in the Los Angeles area for allegedly planning a bomb attack on New Year 's Eve.…
Politics Schools in six provinces to reopen today
Today, December 16, marks the start of the second phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirivenas in…
Politics World Bank announces US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka
The World Bank Group has announced an emergency support package of up to US$ 120 million for Sri Lanka to aid in recovery and restoration efforts. In a…
Politics No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has stated that no Sri Lankans were hurt in the shooting that took place…
Politics Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated
The annual budget for the Galle Municipal Council, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was rejected today (15) by a majority vote. The council has 36…
Politics Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was involved in an…
Politics School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November SLTB season tickets to ride buses this month. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena…
Politics Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that more than 20,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah are still living in relief centres. Currently,…
Politics Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
The Land Commissioner General’s Department (LCGD) in Sri Lanka is starting a survey of areas hit by Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on those affected by landslides.…
Politics Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump s ceasefire claim
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to continue military operations along the disputed border with Cambodia. This announcement came on…
Politics Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden to oversee efforts for its quick reopening. The garden has been…
Politics Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief – Finance Secretary
The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, announced that the Treasury has disbursed over Rs. 13…
Politics Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM s request – Speaker
Sri Lanka's Parliament is set to meet on December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., according to an announcement made today (12) by the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath…
Politics US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R D cooperation investment opportunities
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met with Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, a Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology , at the US Embassy…
Politics Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses
The Governments of Sri Lanka and Italy officially renewed their Bilateral Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses on October 12 in Rome, Italy.…
Politics CEO of insurance company granted bail over bribery incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an insurance company who was arrested for his involvement in a bribery…
Politics Foreign humanitarian aid to be systematically distributed, Sri Lankan officials confirm
Sri Lankan officials have confirmed that foreign humanitarian aid will be distributed in a systematic manner. Today, on the 12th, Deputy Minister of Defence,…
Politics Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
US President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order to prevent states from enforcing their own rules on artificial intelligence (AI). During a…
Politics Singapore to contribute US$100,000 to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The government of Singapore will donate US$ 100 ,000 (S$129,000) to help the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) with its fundraising for the humanitarian crisis in Sri…
Politics Sri Lanka expresses gratitude to China for support after Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, met with Yang Wanming, the President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign…
Politics Nine dead as bus crashes into ravine amid heavy fog in India
Nine people lost their lives, and many others were hurt when a bus went out of control and fell into a ravine in the Alluri district of Andhra Pradesh, India ,…
Politics Police vow impartial probe into vehicle collision involving MP Asoka Ranwala
The Sapugaskanda Police Station has launched an investigation into a serious car crash involving Asoka Ranwala, a former Speaker and Member of Parliament from…
Politics Cabinet approves women s recruitment for all positions in Sri Lanka Railways – AG tells court
The Attorney General told the Supreme Court today (12) that the Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light for women to be hired for all roles in Sri Lanka…