Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season
A new loan program has been introduced for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies in Sri Lanka, allowing them to buy paddy dur...
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Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has recorded over 12,650 reports concerning social media misuse and cybersecurity iss...
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Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two men were caught trying to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). A...
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Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes
Airport Customs officers have arrested two Indian nationals who tried to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The men, aged 22 and 23, a...
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Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message
Pope Leo reminded Christians that the Christmas story highlights the importance of supporting the less fortunate and strangers. During his Christmas E...
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US judge rejects business group s challenge to Trump s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge dismissed a challenge on Tuesday from the largest business group in the U.S. regarding President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for new H...
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Western province accounts for 42% of country s nominal GDP- CBSL
The Western province has maintained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka's nominal GDP, making up 42.4 percent in 2024, as reported by...
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Libya s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
The leader of Libya's armed forces, along with four other senior military officials, tragically lost their lives on Tuesday, December 23, when their b...
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have gone up again, increasing by Rs. 2,000. This rise is linked to the sharp increase in global gold prices. Today, on the 2...
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Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets
The Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has completely banned polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets within its area. This ban will start o...
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Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
Cyclone Ditwah, which hit Sri Lanka in late November, has resulted in an estimated $4.1 billion in direct damage to buildings, agricultural areas, and...
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Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
The price of gold has reached a new record, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) per ounce for the first time. Analysts point out that this rise is due to e...
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Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle gemstones to China. They hid the gems in the...
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Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to launch a tougher immigration crackdown in 2026, backed by billions in new funding. This includes plans to increa...
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Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of leading economists, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, has urged that Sri Lanka should pause its debt repayments as the nation deals...
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Govt managing the economy in a way that delivers tangible benefits to all Sri Lankans- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the current government aims to manage the economy to benefit all Sri Lankans, rather than just a...
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Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Seven individuals lost their lives on Thursday when a Cessna 550 business jet crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. Among the deceased is former NAS...
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Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be introduced in Parliament today, December 18, 2025, to help those whose lives have been disrupted by ...
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Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
Julie Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, praised American companies and institutions for their help in Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah. ...
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Govt to present Rs. 500B supplementary sum to Parliament tomorrow
A supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka tomorrow, December 18. This funding is intended to help res...
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Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka anticipates its economy will grow by over 5% in 2026, keeping pace with this year’s growth and surpassing IMF predictions. This growth is ...
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Individual arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 2.85 mln
A man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to bring in a large amount of foreign cigarettes worth about Rs. 2.85 mill...
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Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to process paddy stocks that were bought by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and to sel...
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