36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept

2025-12-13   |   General

According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling...

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Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas

2025-12-13   |   Politics

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 la...

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Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump s ceasefire claim

2025-12-13   |   Politics

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to continue military operations along the disputed border with Cambodia. This announcement c...

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Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children

2025-12-13   |   General

The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disa...

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Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report

2025-12-13   |   General

Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members...

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Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden

2025-12-13   |   Politics

Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden to oversee efforts for its quick reopening. The garden has...

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Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again

2025-12-13   |   General

The Somawathiya-Sungavila main road will be closed again for a short time. Sujantha Ekanayake, the District Secretary of Polonnaruwa, announced that t...

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Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike, Israeli media say

2025-12-13   |   General

The Israeli military reportedly killed Raed Saed, a top commander of Hamas, in a strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on Saturday, according to several Is...

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Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief – Finance Secretary

2025-12-13   |   Politics

The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, announced that the Treasury has disbursed ove...

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Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM s request – Speaker

2025-12-13   |   Politics

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, D...

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