India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure

2025-12-29   |   Politics

India is preparing to take over the leadership of BRICS next year, leading an expanded group during a crucial time in global politics. This period is ...

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US and Ukraine a lot closer on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskiy

2025-12-29   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” t...

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Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again

2025-12-26   |   Politics

The election for a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha has been delayed again due to ongoing issues. This marks the second postponement of t...

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Let us renew our humanity through compassion and bring joy to every home this Christmas – President

2025-12-25   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all Sri Lankans to unite as a nation to confront current challenges with bravery and togetherness. In...

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PM Harini calls for unity and compassion while working towards a better tomorrow

2025-12-25   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged everyone in Sri Lanka to come together with love and compassion to create a better future. In her Chri...

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PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka s post-disaster reconstruction efforts

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, at Temple Trees. Dr. Jaishankar is ...

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Trump says US has to have Greenland after naming special envoy

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Donald Trump has ignited a new controversy with Denmark by naming a special envoy for Greenland, the large Arctic island he has expressed interest in ...

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Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme

2025-12-23   |   Politics

More than 2,000 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) are facing delays in their voluntary retirement scheme. These workers, who did not joi...

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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, is visiting Sri Lanka and has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Presidentia...

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India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar

2025-12-23   |   Politics

India will offer a financial aid package of USD 450 million to help rebuild areas in Sri Lanka that were impacted by Cyclone Ditvah, as announced by I...

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Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the program offering free sanitary napkins to schoolgirls will continue into 2026. This initiativ...

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Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail

2025-12-23   |   Politics

A police constable involved in the assault case with Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Sub...

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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, arrived in Sri Lanka this evening, on the 22nd, for an official state visit. He was welcome...

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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today

2025-12-23   |   Politics

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday evening (22) and is set to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanay...

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Minister pledges new housing complexes for families affected by disaster

2025-12-22   |   Politics

The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, has announced plans to create housing complexes for families who lost their ...

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Police officer arrested in connection with incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara

2025-12-22   |   Politics

A police constable has been arrested in connection with the assault involving Shantha Padma Kumara, a Member of Parliament from the Ratnapura District...

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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

2025-12-22   |   Politics

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, the 23rd. The Indian External Affairs Ministry anno...

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UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

2025-12-22   |   Politics

On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Marc-Andreé Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, at th...

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Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

2025-12-22   |   Politics

Oil prices rose on Monday during early trading in Asia after the U.S. stopped a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. According to Reuters, U.S. off...

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Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo

2025-12-22   |   Politics

The Trump administration is recalling almost 30 career diplomats from their roles as ambassadors and other senior positions in embassies, including th...

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EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

2025-12-19   |   Politics

The European Union (EU) has announced it will provide €2.35 million in financial aid to Sri Lanka. This amount includes €500,000 through the Inter...

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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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