Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader

2025-12-19   |   Politics

Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sh...

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IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka

2025-12-18   |   Politics

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has requested USD 7.3 million to help over 100,000 individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri La...

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Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution

2025-12-18   |   Politics

Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emiss...

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PM Harini appreciates timely assistance by China for disaster response efforts

2025-12-18   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya thanked the Government of China for its quick help during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts. She sh...

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FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan

2025-12-17   |   Politics

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath officially accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from Japan today. The grant was presented by Akio Isomata, J...

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China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka s economic and social development

2025-12-17   |   Politics

The Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretaria...

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Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

2025-12-17   |   Politics

The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday that it will broaden its travel restrictions to include 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority. ...

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Harsha reiterates Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund

2025-12-17   |   Politics

Dr. Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, has emphasized that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund needs to be recognized b...

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Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The number of people who have died in Bolivia due to floods caused by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has risen to 20. Deputy Ci...

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PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, visited Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. They discussed Sri Lanka’...

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